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'Roll with the punches': Jets-Blues series becomes mental test
“We have had some wacko start times,” Winnipeg Jets forward Mason Appleton was saying on Monday. “If you think back to that ...
Majority of Canadians want federal spending cuts: Poll
A new poll conducted by Leger on behalf of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) shows that a majority of Canadians support ...
Armed robbery reported at retail store on St. Anne’s Road
Winnipeg police are investigating a commercial robbery that took place on April 19 at approximately 9:45 p.m. in the 600 block of St. Anne’s Road.
Hate-based vandalism targets Morantz signs in Jewish Winnipeg neighbourhood
The vandalism occurred in Tuxedo, one of Winnipeg’s most Jewish-populated neighbourhoods, just blocks from the Asper Jewish campus. Some of the defaced signs were located on the private property of ...
Pope Francis was a source of controversy and spiritual guidance in his Argentine homeland
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The faithful in Pope Francis’ hometown lit candles in the church where he found God as a teenager, packed the cathedral where he spoke as archbishop and prayed Monday in ...
'The runners are coming': Lokedi breaks Boston Marathon course record, John Korir takes men's race
Six months after winning on Chicago’s flatter course, Korir finished in 2:04:45 — the second-fastest winning time in Boston history as the runners took advantage of perfect marathon weather to conquer ...
Lawsuits accuse insurers of colluding to drop coverage in fire-prone parts of California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Two lawsuits filed in Los Angeles allege major home insurance companies have colluded to limit coverage in California communities at high risk for wildfires and force ...
Patriots' Day traffic? No thank you. Red Sox' Walker Buehler spends night at hotel for early start
Wearing a white home jersey with red letters spelled out “Boston” across the front — a jersey inspired after the city rallied in the Red Sox’s first game following the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013 ...
Kenya's John Korir follows brother's advice to men's Boston Marathon title, place in history
Wesley Korir used some of his Boston prize money to build a hospital in Kenya. John reiterated a pledge to give some of his winnings to the Transcend Talent Academy, which provides an education for ...
'Humility, compassion and care for others': What Canadians are saying about Pope Francis's legacy
“While the Catholic Church has a legacy of harm against First Nations, we acknowledge the progress made in recent years, largely due to Pope Francis’ efforts. He listened to us and heard us. He ...
'A huge game': Jets hope to crank it up against Blues in Game 2
Nobody knows that better than the Winnipeg Jets going into their second playoff outing against the St. Louis Blues tonight.
Montreal's Diallo advances to second round of Madrid Open qualifying
MADRID — Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo advanced to the second round of qualifying at the Madrid Open tennis tournament with a ...