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TAYLOR: Introducing hockey to diverse Canadian communities
Winnipeg’s Ganni Maan loves hockey. He’s loved it for his entire life. But now, even as a successful business executive, he’s ...
Trump clears path for Nippon Steel investment in US Steel, so long as it fits the government's terms
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order paving the way for a Nippon Steel investment in U.S. Steel, so long as the Japanese company complies with a “national ...
Two interceptions by Marquise Bridges a factor in Bombers win
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Marquise Bridges (29) tries to stop B.C. Lions' Alexander Hollins (13) during second half CFL action in Winnipeg, Friday, June 21, 2024. Bridges had two interceptions on ...
Multiple reasons to smile for Blue Bombers quarterback Chris Streveler
Chris Streveler had more than one reason to smile and reflect in the aftermath of a solid performance to begin the season. The Blue Bombers signal-caller threw three touchdown passes in his club’s ...
Marines temporarily detain man while guarding LA federal building
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shortly after they began guarding a Los Angeles federal building Friday, U.S. Marines detained a man who had walked onto the property and did not immediately hear their commands to ...
Health screening task force to relaunch next spring after report calls for reform
OTTAWA — The health minister is hoping to relaunch a federal task force responsible for providing health screening guidelines next spring, after an expert report said there is a pressing need for ...
Trey Vaval makes an 'electric' debut in Blue Bombers win over the Lions
At least two mainstay Blue Bombers liked the way Trey Vaval announced his presence with authority. The Bombers rookie defensive back made a solid impression in the team’s 34-20 victory over the B.C.
Men hit by lightning plucked from mountain in record-high Colorado helicopter rescues
Rescuers fetched two men struck by lightning from a Colorado peak in what they believe were the highest helicopter rescues on record in this mountainous state. One man remained hospitalized in fair ...
2 women marry in Mexico's embassy in Guatemala fueling a debate over same-sex marriage
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Two Mexican women were married inside the grounds of Mexico’s embassy in Guatemala on Friday, sparking anger in a nation that doesn’t recognize same-sex marriage and debate over ...
Report on B.C. port turmoil backs right to strike, rebuffing essential-service calls
“However, in the commission’s view, limiting or removing the right to strike is unlikely to achieve labour relations stability in B.C. ports and denying the parties a legal right to strike or lockout ...
An Afghan man accused of planning an Election Day attack in the US pleads guilty
An Afghan man in Oklahoma accused of planning an Election Day attack in the U.S. on behalf of the Islamic State group pleaded guilty Friday to terrorism-related charges in federal court.
A Florida man convicted of killing 2 people outside a bar is to be executed in July
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A man convicted of fatally shooting a man and woman outside a Jacksonville bar as part of an attempted revenge killing has been scheduled for execution in Florida under a ...