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Senate committee urges renewed suspension for Ontario Sen. Lynn Beyak
OTTAWA - The Senate ethics committee is recommending that Sen. Lynn Beyak be suspended again without pay. Beyak's colleagues ousted her from the upper chamber temporarily last spring after c...
Jan 31, 2020
Canada captain Christine Sinclair breaks world scoring record with goal No. 185
EDINBURG, Texas - Canada captain Christine Sinclair broke Abby Wambach's world-record total of 184 goals on Wednesday, scoring for the second time against St. Kitts and Nevis at the CONCACAF Wome...
Jan 31, 2020
Police request assistance finding man wanted for sexual assault of minor
The Prince Albert Police Service and the Prince Albert RCMP detachment are looking Brett Elliot Trevor Bear.According to a media release they're requesting public assistance in locating the 27-year-ol...
Jan 31, 2020 Brett Elliot Trevor Bear. (Submitted photo/Prince Albert Police Service)
Fed chair sees China virus as possible risk to world economy
WASHINGTON - Just as the outlook for the global economy had been brightening in recent months, a new threat has suddenly emerged in the form of the viral outbreak in China. That was the cautionary mes...
Jan 31, 2020
Documentary shows legal battle over authenticity of alleged fake Morrisseau piece
A long legal battle over the authenticity of a painting purportedly by the renowned Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau will have "ripple effects" on how people buy and sell art in Canada, t...
Jan 31, 2020
Dusty Baker replaces AJ Hinch as Houston Astros manager
HOUSTON - Dusty Baker has been hired to replace AJ Hinch as the manager of the Houston Astros. The team announced the hiring on Wednesday and said Baker will be introduced in Houston on Thursday. The ...
Jan 31, 2020
Maple Leafs winger William Nylander proving doubters wrong after 'crazy' season
TORONTO - William Nylander was in uncharted territory around this time last season. And not in a good way. His contract impasse with the Toronto Maples finally came to a conclusion...
Jan 31, 2020
British envoy personally 'sad' about Brexit, professionally excited by new era
OTTAWA - Britain's envoy to Canada says she's personally sad about her country's decision to leave the European Union. But at the same time, High Commissioner Susan le Jeune d'Allegeershecque said she...
Jan 31, 2020
Alberta panel suggests schools 'balance' lessons about climate change, oilsands
CALGARY - Alberta's education minister is endorsing a panel report that recommends school children learn all views about climate change along with the value of the province's oil and gas sector. Adria...
Jan 31, 2020
Olympic wrestling champ Wiebe thrives under pressure; expects the same at Harvard
Erica Wiebe loves to live outside her comfort zone. That appetite for the unknown will soon have the Olympic wrestling champion strolling the storied halls of H...
Jan 31, 2020
