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Canola industry concerned about export access to China after diplomatic spat
The canola industry is expressing concern that China will retaliate to Canada's expulsion of its diplomat by blocking agricultural shipments. China blocked canola shipments from two major Canadian com...
May 9, 2023
Riverbank erosion prompts Wisconsin band to ask for emergency shutdown of Line 5
WASHINGTON - An Indigenous band is asking a Wisconsin judge to order an emergency shutdown of the Line 5 pipeline. The Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa says ongoing spring flooding risks e...
May 9, 2023
Opposition says B.C. NDP 'blame shifting' on housing; non-profit says no wrongdoing
VICTORIA - A non-profit housing provider in British Columbia says it won't give up on its management despite being embroiled in a report that highlights risks to public funds and criticizes leadership...
May 9, 2023
Blue Jays pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann listed as week-to-week after MRI
Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann is listed as week-to-week with left biceps inflammation. The team said Tuesday the injury was picked up in an MRI. The 20-year-old Tiedemann left a ...
May 9, 2023
Oilers intend to tighten defence around their own net in Game 4 versus Golden Knights
EDMONTON - Stoutness around their own crease is what the Edmonton Oilers want more of to even up their playoff series with the Vegas Golden Knights. The Golden Knights own a 2-1 lead in their second-r...
May 9, 2023
Trudeau Foundation board chair decries 'unfair attacks' after interference allegation
OTTAWA - The chair of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation's board says the organization has been subjected to "unwarranted and unfair attacks" over allegations it received a donation that was part o...
May 9, 2023
Madrid, City draw 1-1 in Champions League semifinals
MADRID (AP) - Real Madrid and Manchester City drew 1-1 in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals on Tuesday after long-range strikes by Vincius Jnior and Kevin de Bruyne. Vincius put Madrid ...
May 9, 2023
Flawed licensing exam led to half of Quebec nursing students failing, report finds
MONTREAL - An investigation has found that hundreds of prospective nursing candidates were denied entry into the profession last fall due to a flawed exam administered by their professional order. The...
May 9, 2023
Budding entrepreneurs show off business skills at south Nanaimo school
NANAIMO - A large collection of fifth and sixth graders are getting an early start on learning what it's like to run their own business. About 50 Georgia Avenue Elementary students completed a 12-week...
May 9, 2023
Leafs' Rielly, Senators' Tkachuk among nominees for King Clancy Memorial Trophy
NEW YORK - Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly and Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk are among the 32 nominees for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The nominees were selected by their res...
May 9, 2023