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Border agency says changes to hours at 35 land crossings coming in January

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 land ports of entry in January -- a move it says will allow it to deploy officers at busier land crossings.
'Profit ahead of people's lives': Trial begins in freezing deaths of migrant family

'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 walk across the Canada-U.S. border in a blizzard because alleged human smugglers cared more about money than the risk of people dying, a prosecutor said Monday.
Wintry weather hits Calgary morning commuters, parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba

Wintry weather hits Calgary morning commuters, parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba

Environment and Climate Change Canada says wintry weather is making its way across some parts of the Prairies. The weather agency has issued a snowfall warning for Calgary and much of the surrounding area.
Wintry weather hits Calgary morning commuters, parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba

Wintry weather hits Calgary morning commuters, parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba

Environment and Climate Change Canada says wintry weather is making its way across some parts of the Prairies. The weather agency has issued a snowfall warning for Calgary and much of the surrounding area.
Rookie defensive lineman Holley had impact on Argonauts' Grey Cup win

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 but finished it leaving his mark on a Grey Cup title.
'Devastating': Blue Bombers left stunned by third consecutive Grey Cup loss

'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,” the Winnipeg Blue Bombers slotback said in a voice barely above a whisper. Big offensive lineman Patrick Neufeld heaved a deep sigh.

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 three years after a family from India was found frozen to death on the border between Manitoba and Minnesota.
"A pretty cool idea': Documentary series to follow Straschnitzki's basketball dreams

"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 -- complete with cameras and microphones -- now that he's changed his path to the Paralympics from the ice to the hardwood.
Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill's passion for politics started early

Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill's passion for politics started early

HALIFAX — Zach Churchill freely admits he’s a career politician.
Argonauts defensive lineman Robbie Smith not looking at 2022 Grey Cup for inspiration

Argonauts defensive lineman Robbie Smith not looking at 2022 Grey Cup for inspiration

VANCOUVER — The last time Toronto faced the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Grey Cup, Robbie Smith delivered one of the biggest plays in Argonauts championship history. Two years later as Toronto prepares for a rematch with Winnipeg on Sunday at B.C.
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