Governor forces out homeless people by New Orleans Superdome before Super Bowl
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As New Orleans prepares to host the Super Bowl next month, Louisiana authorities cleared homeless encampments around the stadium on Wednesday and relocated many to a temporary ...
Cuba starts freeing prisoners a day after the US said it would lift terror designation
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba started releasing some prisoners Wednesday as part of talks with the Vatican, a day after President Joe Biden’s administration announced his intent to lift the U.S. designation of ...
Jets demote defenceman Coghlan as bodies heal
In a sign their blue line is getting close to full health, the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday loaned defenceman Dylan Coghlan to the Manitoba Moose of the AHL. Coghlan’s departure makes room for Haydn ...
Manitoba government mourns the passing of Education Minister Nello Altomare
The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) also expressed condolences, highlighting Altomare’s dedication to working with Indigenous communities, particularly in the areas of early childhood learning. MMF ...
Biden issues directive allowing Cyprus to buy American arms from the US government
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — President Joe Biden issued a directive Wednesday that allows Cyprus to buy arms from the U.S. government and get surplus American military equipment in a move welcomed as ...
Professional association of B.C. bylaw workers releases cheeky top calls list
VANCOUVER — The professional association for B.C. bylaw workers says among its top 10 “interesting” calls received last year included a resident complaining about a neighbour “purposefully” ...
'Recession-proof' Jets power play has opponents green with envy
Call it power-play envy. One by one, NHL coaches come through Winnipeg and marvel at the Jets’ power play, the top-ranked unit on the continent. The latest, Vancouver’s Rick Tocchet, sounded a bit ...
Perdue agrees to pay $4 million after children worked hazardous jobs, Labor Department says
ACCOMAC, Va. (AP) — Perdue Farms will pay $4 million in restitution after it employed children in hazardous occupations at a Virginia plant and let them work past 7 p.m. during the regular school week ...
NFL's wild-card round averages 28.3 million viewers, a 9.3% decline from last year
According to the league and Nielsen, the six wild-card round games averaged 28.3 million viewers on television and digital platforms, compared to 31.2 million last year. The two Saturday games held ...
Guatemalan president says he's optimistic of finding common ground with Trump
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s President Bernardo Arevalo said Wednesday he anticipates issues like immigration will generate tension with the incoming administration of President-elect Donald ...
An Army doctor who sexually abused JBLM soldiers is sentenced to more than 13 years in prison
A military doctor who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing dozens of male soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord was sentenced Wednesday to just over 13 years in prison, was ordered to forfeit all pay and ...
Fire at vacant hotel on Main Street causes extensive damage
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to a large fire at a vacant hotel in the 700 block of Main Street on ...