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Two men accused in fatal border crossing to stand trial in Minnesota
WINNIPEG — Two men are to stand trial on human smuggling charges this week, almost…
“A pretty cool idea’: Documentary series to follow Straschnitzki’s basketball dreams
CALGARY — Former Humboldt Bronco hockey player Ryan Straschnitzki has an entourage these days —…
Gabbard’s sympathetic views toward Russia cause alarm as Trump’s pick to lead intelligence services
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. intelligence services,…
Trump’s new energy council could mean trade opportunity for Canada: experts
WASHINGTON — As Donald Trump builds his new energy-focused administration, experts say it could open…
Prince Harry makes surprise Grey Cup appearance in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, surprised football fans Sunday, appearing at the…
Arbuckle throws for two touchdowns to lead Argos past Bombers 41-24 in Grey Cup
VANCOUVER — Back in May, Nick Arbuckle figured he was done with pro football and…
Argonauts receiver Dejon Brissett named most valuable Canadian at Grey Cup
VANCOUVER — The Grey Cup hadn’t yet kicked off on Sunday when Toronto Argonauts head…
Trial to begin in human smuggling case after freezing deaths of Indian family at Canada-US border
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) — A criminal network stretching from India to Canada made money…
‘Devastating’: Blue Bombers left stunned by third consecutive Grey Cup loss
VANCOUVER — Nick Demski sat slumped in his locker, staring off into space. “It sucks,”…
Canadians generally optimistic about human rights, despite challenges: poll
OTTAWA — Two-thirds of Canadians are optimistic about where human rights are headed in this…
In the news today: Post strike and trade talks amid parliament stall
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Prosecutors say 2 men prioritized money over human life leading to deaths of Indian family
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) — Two men put financial profit over human life when they…
Toronto author Anne Michaels wins Giller Prize for novel ‘Held’
TORONTO — Toronto poet-novelist Anne Michaels appealed for “unity” in Canada’s arts community on Monday…
Rookie defensive lineman Holley had impact on Argonauts’ Grey Cup win
VANCOUVER — Ralph Holley began the season as an unheralded rookie on the practice roster…
‘Profit ahead of people’s lives’: Trial begins in freezing deaths of migrant family
FERGUS FALLS — A family of four from India froze to death while trying to…
A list of members of B.C. Premier David Eby’s new cabinet
VICTORIA — There’s been a near total shakeup of British Columbia’s government cabinet, with few…
Border agency says changes to hours at 35 land crossings coming in January
OTTAWA — The Canada Border Services Agency says it will be adjusting hours at 35…
Survivor of deadly trip across Canada-US border expected to testify in human smuggling trial
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) — An Indian migrant who survived a deadly trek across the…
‘My heart sank’: Trial hears diapers, mittens set off search for family found frozen
FERGUS FALLS — A U.S. border patrol intelligence agent recalled Tuesday feeling horrified when he…
Here’s a list of October inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was two per cent in October, Statistics Canada says.…
Here’s a list of October inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was two per cent in October, Statistics Canada says.…
Human smuggling trial witness says he shuttled over 500 Indian migrants into the US
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) — A man convicted of human smuggling testified Tuesday that he…
Mark Scheifele’s hat trick powers Jets past Panthers 6-3; Winnipeg ends two-game skid
WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele wasn’t happy with the way he played in the Winnipeg Jets’…
Human smuggling trial hears from migrant who survived crossing border in blizzard
FERGUS FALLS — Yash Patel had only been away from his native India for a…