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Sask. Indigenous newspaper to go on hiatus
After nearly 30 years in the business, a Saskatchewan newspaper is making some tough decisions for its future.Eagle Feather News, based out of Saskatoon, announced earlier this week it was going on hi...
Feb 15, 2024
Prince Harry hits 99 km/h on skeleton sled in B.C., says 'everybody should do it'
WHISTLER, B.C. - Even after a second run, Prince Harry couldn't crack the 100km/h mark as he raced face-first down one of the world's fastest bobsled tracks in Whistler, B.C., aboard a tiny skeleton s...
Feb 15, 2024
Prince Harry hits 99 km/h on skeleton sled in B.C., says 'everybody should do it'
WHISTLER, B.C. - Prince Harry has raced down one of the world's fastest bobsled tracks in Whistler, B.C., reaching speeds of almost 100 kilometres per hour on a tiny skeleton sled. Cowbells rang out a...
Feb 15, 2024
Vancouver Canucks downplay Phil Kessel signing, add emphasis on team
Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet says he's open to a reunion with Phil Kessel, but he's prioritizing his team. Kessel skated with the Vancouver Canucks' AHL affiliate on Wednesday in Abbotsfo...
Feb 15, 2024
Alberta expecting to get federal estimate of its share of Canada Pension Plan by fall
EDMONTON - Albertans will have to wait until the fall before they learn what the federal government thinks they should get if the province quits the Canada Pension Plan. Alberta Finance Minister Nate ...
Feb 15, 2024
Rob Manfred says he will retire as baseball commissioner in January 2029 after 14 years
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029. Speaking at a spring training news conference, Manfred noted he will be 70...
Feb 15, 2024
Rob Manfred says he will retire as baseball commissioner in January 2029 after 14 years
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029. Speaking at a spring training news conference, Manfred noted he will be 70...
Feb 15, 2024
Victor Wembanyama's 1st All-Star weekend awaits, and it'll be hectic for the Spurs rookie
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Victor Wembanyama's first NBA All-Star experience will be hectic, just like everything else has seemed so far in his rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs. He's going to the Tec...
Feb 15, 2024
Yukon says there's no plan for Dawson City bridge, despite PM's comment
DAWSON CITY, Yukon - The Yukon government is pouring cold water on a suggestion by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that a bridge is being built across the Yukon River in Dawson City, after years of stru...
Feb 15, 2024
FBI informant charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden's ties to Ukrainian energy company
An FBI informant has been charged with lying to his handler about ties between President Joe Biden, his son Hunter and a Ukrainian energy company. Alexander Smirnov falsely told FBI agents in June 202...
Feb 15, 2024