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Fuel spill in Charlottetown harbour being monitored by environment officials

Fuel spill in Charlottetown harbour being monitored by environment officials

CHARLOTTETOWN — Environment officials in P.E.I. say an investigation of a recent fuel spill in Charlottetown harbour has confirmed the smell of diesel on the ice and in the water of a nearby cove.
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Study maps mammoth's 1,000-km trek, suggests species coexisted with humans in Alaska

Study maps mammoth's 1,000-km trek, suggests species coexisted with humans in Alaska

A new study traces the 1,000-kilometre journey of a woolly mammoth from western Yukon to the interior of Alaska, where she died about 14,000 years ago, seemingly in the prime of her life, near a hunting camp for some of the region's earliest humans.
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Whitecaps transfer forward Simon Becher to Danish team AC Horsens

Whitecaps transfer forward Simon Becher to Danish team AC Horsens

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have transferred forward Simon Becher to Danish side AC Horsens, the Major League Soccer club announced Wednesday. The Whitecaps will retain a percentage of future transfer fees as part of the move.
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Defence lawyer withdraws from Nygard case as former fashion mogul awaits sentencing

Defence lawyer withdraws from Nygard case as former fashion mogul awaits sentencing

TORONTO — Peter Nygard and his high-profile defence lawyer parted ways Wednesday as the former Canadian fashion mogul awaits sentencing on four counts of sexual assault in Toronto and prepares for criminal trials in two other provinces.
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Ex-NHL player Ennis announces retirement; winger played with Leafs, Sens and Oilers

Ex-NHL player Ennis announces retirement; winger played with Leafs, Sens and Oilers

MANNHEIM, Germany — Tyler Ennis has called time on his hockey career. The former NHL winger made the announcement Wednesday via his German club after suffering a neck injury in November.
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Deadline to receive partial CEBA loan forgiveness looms for Canadian businesses

Deadline to receive partial CEBA loan forgiveness looms for Canadian businesses

TORONTO — Thursday will mark the deadline for Canadian businesses to repay pandemic loans and receive partial forgiveness, a move that business groupssay will spell closure for thousands of struggling companies.
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Rogers sisters resign from company board as part of private settlement

Rogers sisters resign from company board as part of private settlement

TORONTO — Two members of the Rogers family have settled their differences with their brother Edward and announced their retirement from the Rogers Communications Inc. board of directors after a bruising fight over who should lead the company.
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Canada's Henderson hopes to repeat at Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions

Canada's Henderson hopes to repeat at Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions

Brooke Henderson is eager to get back on the roller-coaster that is an LPGA Tour season. Henderson, from Smiths Falls, Ont.
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Duelling U.S. sandwich brands Jimmy John's and Jersey Mike's to expand in Canada

Duelling U.S. sandwich brands Jimmy John's and Jersey Mike's to expand in Canada

TORONTO — A battle of the sandwich brands is materializing as a pair of U.S. sub companies announce big plans for Canada. Inspire Brands announced Wednesday that its Jimmy John’s banner would use a franchise model to make its way outside the U.S.
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Lions re-sign punter Stefan Flintoft for the 2024 CFL season

Lions re-sign punter Stefan Flintoft for the 2024 CFL season

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have signed American punter Stefan Flintoft to an extension for the 2024 CFL season. Flintoft was eligible to become a free agent next month.
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