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Yukon's illicit overdose death toll now highest in Canada: coroner
WHITEHORSE - Yukon's Coroner's Service says the territory's opioid overdose rate per capita is now the highest in Canada with a reported 48.4 deaths per 100,000 people. Yukon chief coroner Heather Jon...
Nov 29, 2021
AP Source: Mariners finalizing deal with Cy Young winner Ray
SEATTLE - The Seattle Mariners are finalizing a contract with American League Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Pre...
Nov 29, 2021
Feds to apologize to victims of military sexual misconduct on Dec. 13
OTTAWA - A date has been set for the government to deliver its promised apology to victims of military sexual misconduct. The Department of National Defence announced Monday that the apology will be d...
Nov 29, 2021
Non-essential fuel rationing extended through mid-December
NANAIMO - Fill ups at area gas stations will be limited for a little while longer.A provincial state of emergency and subsequent rationing of fuel products has been extended through to at least Dec. 1...
Nov 29, 2021
Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards
PARIS (AP) - Lionel Messi won the men's Ballon d'Or for a record-extending seventh time on Monday, ending the year in style after a brilliant final season with Barcelona and earning his first major in...
Nov 29, 2021
Reports: Robbie Ray signs with Seattle Mariners after winning Cy Young with Blue Jays
Reigning American League Cy Young winner has agreed to a five-year, US$115 million contract with the Seattle Mariners, according to multiple media reports. ESPN's Jeff Passan and Ken Rosenthal of The ...
Nov 29, 2021
Global maple syrup shortage forces Quebec to release half its strategic reserve
MONTREAL - The organization governing Quebec's maple syrup producers is releasing half its strategic reserve to address a global shortage of the province's "blond gold." Hlne Normandin with Quebec Map...
Nov 29, 2021
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin leads NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Washington left wing Alex Ovechkin, Pittsburgh goaltender Tristan Jarry and Colorado defenceman Cale Makar have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Ovechkin had four goals and thr...
Nov 29, 2021
MPs advised to mind sartorial standards in latest hybrid Parliament
OTTAWA - MPs have been advised to wear parliamentary attire, which means a jacket and tie for men, in the new hybrid Parliament that begins in earnest this week. The deputy Speaker has instructed MPs ...
Nov 29, 2021
Montreal to host forum in January on ways to reduce gun violence in the city
Montreal is planning to host a forum in January about reducing gun violence in the city. Mayor Valrie Plante made the announcement today at a news conference, adding that the goal of the forum is to c...
Nov 29, 2021