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Crypto mining company loses bid to force BC Hydro to provide power
VANCOUVER - A cryptocurrency mining company has lost a bid to force BC Hydro to provide the vast amounts of power needed for its operations, upholding the provincial government's right to pause power ...
Feb 05, 2024
‘It has to stop’: First Nations leaders call for immediate help as crisis in Pelican Narrows worsens
Editor's Note: This story has since been updated with responses from the Government of Saskatchewan and Indigenous Services Canada.There is also a clarification from the RCMP on the number of staff me...
Feb 05, 2024
Latest job action by teachers forcing Central Sask. school divisions to get creative
School Divisions across Saskatchewan are coming up with plans to overcome the latest job action organized by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF).The union has announced teachers will not provi...
Feb 05, 2024
Natalie Spooner, Alex Carpenter, Abby Roque named PWHL's three stars of the week
Toronto winger Natalie Spooner, New York centre Alex Carpenter and forward Abby Roque were named the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week Monday. Spooner earned first-star reco...
Feb 05, 2024
Designated player Victor Wanyama says he's 'happy again' at CF Montreal
Victor Wanyama is feeling rejuvenated at CF Montreal. The club's designated player - whose resume includes 154 English Premier League appearances - is training with a smile on his face again after fal...
Feb 05, 2024
Silent streak: Edmonton Oilers eye NHL record in hushed pursuit of history
EDMONTON - The first rule of being on a winning streak is you don't talk about being on a winning streak. At least, that's the mantra inside the Edmonton Oilers dressing room. The Oilers can tie the N...
Feb 05, 2024
World Cup schedule reveal a timely reminder that the world is coming to Canada
TORONTO - Canada has known it is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup since June 2018 when the FIFA Congress chose the so-called united bid of Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. over Morocco. But Sunday's par...
Feb 05, 2024
Hockey Canada says all players from 2018 world junior team remain suspended
TORONTO - Hockey Canada says all members of Canada's 2018 world junior team will remain suspended until its investigation into a sexual assault allegation involving members of that team is complete. T...
Feb 05, 2024
Advantage or Disadvantage? Three-player curling team debate revived after Howard win
Team Glenn Howard qualified for the Montana's Brier by running the table as a three-player squad at the recent Ontario playdowns. The team's short-handed success has renewed debate around the sport as...
Feb 05, 2024
Justice Department proposes major changes to address disparities in state crime victim funds
The Justice Department proposed changes Monday to rules governing state-run programs that provide financial assistance to violent crime victims in order to address racial disparities and curb the numb...
Feb 05, 2024