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Cast a ballot and wait for the plane. In Alaska, a grace period for ballots is seen as a necessity
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The tiny Alaska Native village of Beaver is about 40 minutes…
‘Maxed out’: Yukon budget includes record $81.8M deficit
WHITEHORSE — Yukon Premier Currie Dixon hopes the budget he tabled Thursday is the worst…
CBSA opens 372 immigration investigations to ‘disrupt extortion networks’ in Canada
OTTAWA — Canada Border Services Agency says it has opened 372 immigration investigations in an…
Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes repeats as champion of the grueling Iditarod sled dog race
NOME, Alaska (AP) — Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes cruised to a repeat victory…
Tumbler Ridge, B.C., gets arena funding through Hockeyville after deadly shootings
TUMBLER RIDGE — Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is among several communities in Canada awarded funding through…
Clocks springing forward this weekend, B.C. adopts year-round daylight time
OTTAWA — Clocks are set to spring forward on Sunday as most of Canada moves…
Kinew says it’s time to survey Manitobans on changing clocks
WINNIPEG — Manitobans could soon be consulted on whether it’s necessary to continue changing the…
Carney announces $32B for northern defence and infrastructure projects
YELLOWKNIFE — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday the government is putting an additional $32…
Conservatives seek to remove barriers to alcohol shipments across provincial borders
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are pushing to allow Canada Post to ship alcohol between…
Winds caused fatal Yukon helicopter crash during landing training: report
EDMONTON — An investigation by federal authorities has found that a helicopter crash that killed…
After training in deep snow and bitter cold, ex-reality show star seeks to win the Iditarod again
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Riches and paid appearances haven’t followed Jessie Holmes since he won…
Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But…
Crochet and knitting weave a spell as younger Canadians find comfort and connection
Kevin Yee says the repetition of crochet has helped him release a lot of anger…
Clock change marks progress for some Canadians, but is a pain for others
For some Canadians the twice-a-year changing of clocks is a welcome marker of progress through…
What to know: Downtown Anchorage braces for a canine takeover as the Iditarod’s 54th run begins
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Hundreds of barking dogs took over downtown Anchorage as the ceremonial…
Kosovo president urges a quick snap vote after dissolving parliament to avoid further instability
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani said Friday after dissolving Parliament that a…
Gushue rides wave of hometown support to undefeated record in Brier pool play
ST. JOHN’S — Spurred by a raucous hometown crowd, Brad Gushue’s curling team closed out…
“Battle of the Brads” looms at Brier, playoff races heat up
ST. JOHN’S — The “Battle of the Brads” and the race for remaining playoff spots…
Festival celebrates Indigenous cultures through art forms once banned
VANCOUVER — Clad in colourful regalia and intricate masks, the Dancers of Damelahamid perform an…
Alberta’s Kevin Koe off to strong start at Brier despite ‘weird’ preparation
ST. JOHN’S — Unorthodox preparation didn’t hamper Kevin Koe’s curling team to start the Montana’s…
Military families anxious about unknowns of Iran war, proud of their service members
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In the military-heavy communities surrounding Fort Campbell, a sprawling U.S. Army…
Europe defends military bases and struggles to evacuate citizens as it is drawn into the war on Iran
BRUSSELS (AP) — The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes across the Middle…
Defending champion Jacobs improves to 4-0 at Brier with win over King
ST. JOHN’S — Manitoba’s Matt Dunstone defeated Jamie Koe of the Northwest Territories 8-3 on…
Last spring forward for B.C. as it moves to permanent daylight time
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s southern population centres will be facing winter sunrises around 9 a.m.…