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What's at stake for the main political parties as an election looms in 2021
OTTAWA - For all the bluster among federal political leaders about not wanting an election any time soon, the political truth is as cold as a winter's wind: the potential for one is a reality in 2021....
Dec 28, 2020
Canada hangs on for 3-1 win over stubborn Slovakia in world junior championship
EDMONTON - Jordan Spence scored what turned out to be an important goal for Canada in his first shift of the world junior hockey championship. A day after Canada romped 16-2 over short-staffed Germany...
Dec 28, 2020
Veteran forward Corey Perry signs one-year contract with Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed veteran winger Corey Perry to a one-year, US$750,000 contract. Perry had five goals and 16 assists in 57 games with Dallas last season before adding five ...
Dec 28, 2020
Koffer scores game-winner to vault Czech Republic to upset win over Russians
After Day 2 of the World Juniors filled with blowouts, Day 3 was the complete opposite.It started in the opening game where Switzerland fell 4-1 to Finland. Despite the loss, the Swiss were competitiv...
Dec 28, 2020
Officials: Attacks across Afghanistan kill at least 5
KABUL - At least five people were killed in separate attacks across Afghanistan on Monday, officials said, raising further concerns about the fate of peace talks that have been suspended until at leas...
Dec 28, 2020
A record-breaking year nets Christine Sinclair CP Bobbie Rosenfeld Award
Much has happened in the world since Christine Sinclair made soccer history in January en route to helping the Canadian women book their ticket to the Tokyo Olympics. The longtime Canada captain added...
Dec 28, 2020
'The value of your elders': First Nation using youth to spread COVID-19 message
MORLEY, Alta. - A First Nation in Alberta is turning to its youth to help spread the message to older members about the dangers of COVID-19.Three reserves in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains make up ...
Dec 28, 2020
A record-breaking year nets Christine Sinclair CP Bobbie Rosenfeld Award
Much has happened in the world since Christine Sinclair made soccer history in January en route to helping the Canadian women book their ticket to the Tokyo Olympics. The longtime Canada captain added...
Dec 28, 2020
'The value of your elders': First Nation using youth to spread COVID-19 message
MORLEY, Alta. - A First Nation in Alberta is turning to its youth to help spread the message to older members about the dangers of COVID-19.Three reserves in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains make up ...
Dec 28, 2020
Lori Loughlin released after prison term in college scam
"Full House" actor Lori Loughlin was released from prison Monday after spending two months behind bars for paying half a million dollars in bribes to get her two daughters into college. Loughlin was r...
Dec 28, 2020