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Canada joins countries calling on IOC to define Russian, Belarus 'neutrality'
Canada was among the governments of 35 countries signing a statement Monday calling on the International Olympic Committee to clarify the definition of "neutrality" as it seeks a way to allow Russian ...
Feb 20, 2023
Scheifele, Hellebuyck lead Jets to 4-1 win over Rangers
NEW YORK (AP) - Mark Scheifele scored twice and Connor Hellebuyck made 50 saves as the Winnipeg Jets beat the surging New York Rangers 4-1 on Monday night. Kyle Connor and Pierre-Luc Dubois also score...
Feb 20, 2023
Alberta, Saskatchewan methane emissions almost 4 times more than reported: research
New research using advanced technology suggests heavy oil facilities in Alberta and Saskatchewan are releasing almost four times the amount of a powerful greenhouse gas than they report to government....
Feb 20, 2023
Cougars beat Winterhawks in shootout
PRINCE GEORGE -The Prince George Cougars defeated the visiting Portland Winterhawks 1-0 in a shootout this afternoon before 3,423 fans at CN Centre.Zac Funk scored the shootout winner in the seventh r...
Feb 20, 2023
The Kids Are All Right: Allison, Ersson lead Flyers to 4-3 win over Flames
CALGARY - Wade Allison scored the game-winner and fellow rookie Samuel Ersson made 33 saves to maintain his perfect record as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Monday afternoon. T...
Feb 20, 2023
Surrey police chief wants audit of city's 'inflated and mischaracterized' costings
SURREY, B.C. - The chief of the municipal police service in Surrey, B.C., is calling for an independent audit of the city's costings for its policing transition, saying he's concerned they've been "in...
Feb 20, 2023
Israeli government advances judicial overhaul despite uproar
JERUSALEM (AP) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government for the first time advanced a plan to overhaul the country's legal system, defying a mass uproar among Israelis and calls for restraint ...
Feb 20, 2023
Inquiry into Emergencies Act rules measures applied under law were mostly justified
OTTAWA, Kan. - When the federal government invoked the Emergencies Act in February 2022, it created several extraordinary powers hoping to clear protests entrenched in Ottawa's downtown core and at bo...
Feb 20, 2023
Government communication on COVID-19 contributed to ‘Freedom Convoy’ origin: report
OTTAWA - Justice Paul Rouleau says the Canada Border Services Agency made a bad situation worse when it mishandled the announcement of a vaccine mandate for truckers early last year, amid rampant ange...
Feb 20, 2023
Bruins win 4th straight; Pastrnak nets 2 to pass 40 goals
BOSTON (AP) - David Pastrnak scored twice, moving within one goal of the NHL lead, and Linus Ullmark stopped 30 shots on Monday to lead the Boston Bruins to their fourth straight victory, 3-1 over the...
Feb 20, 2023