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Congress poised for quick action on Biden's Pentagon nominee
WASHINGTON - The Democratic-controlled House easily passed legislation required to confirm retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as President Joe Biden's secretary of defence, brushing aside concerns that his ret...
Jan 21, 2021

Biden halts oil and gas leases on US land, water for 60 days
BILLINGS, Mont. - The Biden administration announced Thursday the suspension of new oil and gas leasing and drilling permits for U.S. lands and waters for 60 days as part a broad review of programs at...
Jan 21, 2021

Judge: NY lawsuit seeking NRA's dissolution can go forward
NEW YORK - A New York judge on Thursday denied the National Rifle Association's bid to throw out a state lawsuit that seeks to put the powerful gun advocacy group out of business. Judge Joel Cohen's r...
Jan 21, 2021

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette resigns
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Julie Payette is resigning. The news comes as the results of an investigation into allegations of a toxic workplace environment at Rideau Hall are expected to be released. The Privy...
Jan 21, 2021

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Gov. Gen. Julie Payette resigns
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Julie Payette is resigning. The news comes as the results of an investigation into allegations of a toxic workplace environment at Rideau Hall are expected to be released. The Privy...
Jan 21, 2021

NWHL expansion Toronto Six head to Lake Placid women's hockey bubble
Digit Murphy has delivered the famous Herb Brooks speech to the Toronto Six. The NWHL expansion team's head coach invoked the words of the late Miracle on Ice coach in a social-media video. But if the...
Jan 21, 2021

Whitecaps take Akron forward David Egbo ninth overall in MLS SuperDraft
The Vancouver Whitecaps opted for offence in Thursday's MLS SuperDraft, taking Akron forward David Egbo with the ninth overall pick. The 22-year-old senior from Enugu, Nigeria, scored 21 goals and add...
Jan 21, 2021

11 Prince George sports organizations receiving financial support from Province's Local Sport Relief Fund
PRINCE GEORGE - Twenty-two sports organizations in Northern British Columbia will be receiving financial support from the Province's $1.5-million Local Sport Relief Fund.Of those, 11 are situated with...
Jan 21, 2021

Canadian international Cyle Larin scores again for Besiktas in Turkish league play
TORONTO - Canadian forward Cyle Larin added to his goals total in the Turkish Super Lig on Thursday scoring in league-leading Besiktas' 4-1 win at Fatih Karagumruk.The 25-year-old from Brampton, Ont.,...
Jan 21, 2021

Northwest MP appointed NDP transport critic
SMITHERS - Skeena-Bulkley Valley New Democrat MP Taylor Bachrach has been appointed his party's transport critic."I'm honoured to take on these additional responsibilities in Parliament," said Bachrac...
Jan 21, 2021