Indigenous News

EDMONTON — The Alberta legislature's spring session is set to start today, with health care expected to be a main focus.

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is rejecting a proposal from the Alberta government to consider adding a "unique chemical identifier" to the pharmaceuticals being offered to users as an alternative to street drugs.

TORONTO — This leap year, some financial experts say they're seeing an unexpected trend: employees asking if they get paid for working on Feb. 29. Every four years, the calendar gains a day to sync up with the Earth's movement around the sun.

VANCOUVER — The head coach of the Vancouver Canucks was blunt in his assessment of his team's performance in the 4-3 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

SASKATOON — Chase Wutzke earned a 36-save shutout in helping lift the Red Deer Rebels to a 5-0 win over the Saskatoon Blades in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday.

CALGARY — It had been a while for Yegor Sharangovich but he finally snapped out of his goal-scoring drought on Tuesday.

WINNIPEG — Alex Iafallo didn’t let his confidence take a hit when his goal-scoring drought reached 20 games.

MONTREAL — Sam Montembeault put forth quite the effort, but opted to deflect praise to his teammates. Montembeault stopped 36 shots to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes 3-1 on Tuesday.

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe wasn't around to see the conclusion of his team's win streak.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad And Tobago — Canada booked its ticket to the CONCACAF U-20 Championship with a 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday, completing a perfect 3-0-0 run in Group D qualifying play.