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Thousands of Canadians missed out on federal housing and dental benefits: report
OTTAWA - A new report says hundreds of thousands of Canadians may have missed out on government money intended to help with the rising cost of living because the housing and dental benefits rolled out...
Apr 18, 2023
Premier calls for silent reflection to mark anniversary of Nova Scotia mass shooting
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is asking people to pause for a moment of silence today at noon and again on Wednesday to remember the 22 people killed three years ago during the worst mass ...
Apr 18, 2023
Hartman goal in double OT gives Wild 3-2 win
DALLAS (AP) - Ryan Hartman scored 12:20 into the second overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in their playoff opener Monday night that dragged into early Tuesday morning. Hartman ...
Apr 17, 2023
Kings edge Oilers 4-3 in OT to take early lead in playoff series
EDMONTON - Alex Iafallo scored the overtime winner for the Los Angeles Kings in a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers to open their first-round playoff series Monday. Iafallo scored a power-play goal...
Apr 17, 2023
Putin visits Russian troops in occupied Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin visited headquarters of the Russian troops fighting in Ukraine early Tuesday, his second trip to the Russian-held territories there since March. A...
Apr 17, 2023
Stars' Pavelski leaves after a hit becomes minor on review
DALLAS (AP) - Dallas centre Joe Pavelski left Game 1 of the Stars' playoff series after taking a massive hit from Minnesota defenceman Matt Dumba, who was not assessed a major penalty for that after a...
Apr 17, 2023
Meyers hits 3-run homer as Astros beat Blue Jays 9-2
HOUSTON (AP) - Jake Meyers hit a three-run homer in Houston's seven-run first inning, and the Astros beat Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Monday night. Meyers and Corey Julks each finis...
Apr 17, 2023
Marchand, Bruins pounce on Panthers in 3-1 Game 1 victory
BOSTON (AP) - Brad Marchand scored his 50th career playoff goal, David Pastrnak and Jake DeBrusk also scored, and the NHL-best Boston Bruins opened the playoffs by beating the Florida Panthers 3-1 on ...
Apr 17, 2023
Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders 2-1 in playoff opener
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Sebastian Aho and Stefan Noesen scored power-play goals to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Monday night to open their first-round NHL playoff serie...
Apr 17, 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters set to open new early learning centre
PRINCE GEORGE - Those in search of childcare will have a new option as Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northern BC (BBBS) announce the completion of a new early learning centre.The centre will be home...
Apr 17, 2023