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COLUMN: Former local journalist back at it with new column

COLUMN: Former local journalist back at it with new column

'You can take the girl out of journalism, but you can't take the journalist out of the girl, I guess,' says Natasha Philpott, who is writing a bi-weekly column
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Veteran Bombers linebacker Bighill to undergo season-ending knee surgery

Veteran Bombers linebacker Bighill to undergo season-ending knee surgery

WINNIPEG — Veteran Winnipeg Blue Bombers linebacker Adam Bighill said Thursday that he will undergo season-ending surgery on his left knee. The 35-year-old posted the injury update on his Instagram account and said he plans to return after rehab.
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Edmonton Oilers sign forward Jasper Weatherby to professional tryout

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Jasper Weatherby to professional tryout

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Jasper Weatherby to a professional tryout, the NHL team announced Thursday. The 26-year-old from Portland, Ore.
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Hezbollah leader vows retaliation against Israel for attacks on devices as both sides trade strikes

Hezbollah leader vows retaliation against Israel for attacks on devices as both sides trade strikes

BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of Hezbollah vowed to keep up daily strikes on Israel despite this week's mass bombing attack on its communication devices, and said Israelis displaced by the fighting from homes near the Lebanon border would not be able to r
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Kyle Okposo, who won a Cup in his final game with Panthers, announces retirement

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Okposo is going out as a Stanley Cup champion . Okposo, who played 17 seasons in the NHL and finished that run as part of the Florida team that won a title last season, announced his retirement on Thursday.
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Bank of Canada must be transparent to maintain trust, external deputy governor says

Bank of Canada must be transparent to maintain trust, external deputy governor says

SHERBROOKE, Que. — A senior Bank of Canada official says the central bank must be rigorous and transparent in order to maintain the public's trust. In a speech in Sherbrooke, Que.
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After slow start, CNE attendance surpasses 2019 and hits 1.49 million visitors

After slow start, CNE attendance surpasses 2019 and hits 1.49 million visitors

TORONTO — The Canadian National Exhibition says big Labour Day long weekend crowds helped lift attendance to 1.49 million visitors during this year's festivities. The CNE says that surpasses the mark set in 2019, which saw 1.46 million visitors.
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Bad guys 'always a step ahead' on foreign interference in Canada: Green official

Bad guys 'always a step ahead' on foreign interference in Canada: Green official

OTTAWA — A senior Green Party official says "the bad guys are always a step ahead" when it comes to meddling in the Canadian political process.
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Quebec premier calls on Bloc Québécois to help topple Trudeau government next week

Quebec premier calls on Bloc Québécois to help topple Trudeau government next week

QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault on Thursday urged the Bloc Québécois to help topple the federal Liberal government and trigger an election, saying Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to disrespect the will of the province.
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Pablo Rodriguez leaves cabinet, Liberal caucus to run for Quebec Liberal leadership

Pablo Rodriguez leaves cabinet, Liberal caucus to run for Quebec Liberal leadership

GATINEAU, Que. — A new transport minister will be sworn in at Rideau Hall on Thursday afternoon after Pablo Rodriguez resigned from cabinet and quit the Liberal caucus to turn his attention to Quebec provincial politics.
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