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Rep. Jared Golden comes out ahead through Maine's ranked choice voting, but there may be a recount
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Democratic Rep. Jared Golden came out ahead in the congressional race through Maine's ranked choice system, election officials said Friday. If the results stand it would be the ...
Nov 15, 2024
Blue Jays hire former Reds manager David Bell for front-office role
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have hired former Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell to be the team's vice-president of baseball operations and assistant general manager. The Blue Jays announced the m...
Nov 15, 2024
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to attend embassy Trump inauguration party
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith plans to attend the Canadian Embassy's inauguration party in Washington, D.C., where she is to remotely watch the swearing-in of U.S. president-elect Donald T...
Nov 15, 2024
Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named Karoline Leavitt, his campaign press secretary, to serve as his White House press secretary. Leavitt, 27, currently a spokespe...
Nov 15, 2024
Claims open in $12.5M class-action settlement over WestJet baggage fees
VANCOUVER - Some travellers who checked baggage on certain WestJet flights between 2014 and 2019 may now claim their share of a class-action settlement approved by the British Columbia Supreme Court l...
Nov 15, 2024
Federal Canada Post strike spills over into Prince Albert
About 55,000 Canada Post workers walked off the job Friday as they seek better wages and safer working conditions.In Prince Albert, over a dozen members of local 810 were assembled outside the mail pr...
Nov 15, 2024
Red Wing assault case proceeds to trial after not guilty pleas
A man accused of committing a serious assault, and leaving his victim for dead, is maintaining his innocence.Brian Arcand was not present when his case was discussed Friday morning at Prince Albert Pr...
Nov 15, 2024
Court temporarily limits scope of ruling that Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law is unconstitutional
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A federal appeals court in New Orleans on Friday temporarily limited the scope of a ruling that Louisiana's law requiring public schools to post the Ten Commandments in all classroo...
Nov 15, 2024
Bombers offensive line faces another tough challenge with Argos defensive front
VANCOUVER - Chris Kolankowski will be a key figure Sunday for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. As Winnipeg's centre, one of Kolankowski's responsibilities is getting a bead on the defensive front and making...
Nov 15, 2024
Stopping Brady Oliveira a priority if Argos hope to beat Bombers in Grey Cup
VANCOUVER - There's a long list of things the Toronto Argonauts must do if they hope to upset the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Sunday's Grey Cup game. Near the top is containing explosive Bomber running b...
Nov 15, 2024
