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No widespread diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs, says Farnworth after RCMP briefing
British Columbia's solicitor general says there's no evidence of widespread diversion of safe-supply opioids, after a recent drug seizure was cited by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Opposition Lea...
Mar 11, 2024
Woman dies in 'serious incident' at Whistler Blackcomb resort
WHISTLER, B.C. - Whistler Blackcomb ski resort says a Vancouver woman has died in a "serious incident" over the weekend. The resort says in a statement that the 32-year-old woman died Saturday after b...
Mar 11, 2024
Blue Jays thump Rays 9-2 in pre-season action
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Ernie Clement had a home run and three RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays thumped the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 in pre-season action on Monday. Danny Jansen had a two-run home run and Davis...
Mar 11, 2024
Victims-of-crime ombud to examine how justice system treats sexual assault survivors
OTTAWA - The federal advocate for victims of crime is investigating how Canada's justice system treats sexual assault survivors. Benjamin Roebuck, the federal ombudsperson for victims of crime, says t...
Mar 11, 2024
Coco Gauff overcomes shaky start to beat Lucia Bronzetti at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) - Coco Gauff gave herself an early birthday present by beating Lucia Bronzetti 6-2, 7-6 (5) on Monday in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open. Gauff, who turns 20 on Wedne...
Mar 11, 2024
'Ultracompetitive' Edmundson easing in with Leafs; Marner 'unlikely' to play Thursday
TORONTO - Sheldon Keefe picked apart the tape after every game. One thing became abundantly clear to the Maple Leafs head coach in the first round of the 2021 playoffs - if Toronto's forwards wanted t...
Mar 11, 2024
Sexual orientation, gender ID can be talked about in Florida classrooms under lawsuit settlement
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it's not part of instruction, under a settlement re...
Mar 11, 2024
Ex-Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi joins NDP leadership race to combat "immoral" UCP
CALGARY - Former Calgary Naheed Nenshi came out of political retirement on Monday, announcing a run for Alberta's NDP leadership to challenge what he termed an "immoral" United Conservative government...
Mar 11, 2024
Chris Jones, Shawn Burke open to talking about their early '24 CFL draft picks
Chris Jones and Shawn Burke are both keeping an open mind about the 2024 CFL draft. Jones, the Edmonton Elks head coach/GM, currently holds the top selection of the April 30 draft with Burke, the GM o...
Mar 11, 2024
Cousins agrees to 4-year contract with Falcons, leaving Vikings to look for new QB
Kirk Cousins is leaving Minnesota for Atlanta, landing another big contract with a well-timed foray into free agency. Cousins agreed Monday to a four-year deal with the Falcons, his agent Mike McCartn...
Mar 11, 2024