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Manitoba government runs ads and poll on temporary fuel-tax cut

Manitoba government runs ads and poll on temporary fuel-tax cut

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has to date budgeted $200,000 to advertise its temporary fuel-tax cut, the finance minister's office says, and is also running an opinion poll on the effectiveness of the ads.

Castillo knew he had to be patient in order to return to Blue Bombers

Experience has taught Sergio Castillo the value of patience. The veteran kicker re-signed with Winnipeg on Friday, some 10 days after becoming a CFL free agent.
Woman who stopped to check on police spike belt damage killed by fleeing truck

Woman who stopped to check on police spike belt damage killed by fleeing truck

EDMONTON — Officers have found a stolen car used to flee a deadly hit-and-run following a high-speed police chase on the weekend, and they continue to search for a suspect. The Honda Civic was recovered early this morning outside Edmonton.
New N.S. coastal protection plan shifts responsibility to homeowners, municipalities

New N.S. coastal protection plan shifts responsibility to homeowners, municipalities

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's new plan to protect the province's 13,000 kilometres of coastline is an abdication of the government's responsibility, the opposition and environmental activists said Monday.
Judge orders mental health assessment for Manitoba man accused of killing family

Judge orders mental health assessment for Manitoba man accused of killing family

WINNIPEG — A judge has ordered a Manitoba man accused of killing five family members, including his three young children, to undergo a mental health assessment to determine if he is fit to stand trial.
Kaprizov, Marner, Shesterkin named NHL's three stars of the week

Kaprizov, Marner, Shesterkin named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Minnesota left-wing Kirill Kaprizov, Toronto right-wing Mitch Marner and New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin are the NHL's three stars of the week. Kaprizov led the NHL with six goals and 12 points in four games.
Canadian cyclist Derek Gee sidelined after crashing in Belgium one-day race

Canadian cyclist Derek Gee sidelined after crashing in Belgium one-day race

Canadian cyclist Derek Gee is recovering from a broken collarbone and other injuries after crashing on the weekend in the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad one-day race in Belgium.
Veteran Canadian linebacker Muamba announces CFL retirement

Veteran Canadian linebacker Muamba announces CFL retirement

TORONTO — Canadian linebacker Henoc Muamba has called it a career. The 35-year-old made the announcement Sunday on his Instagram account.
N.B. municipality spent $19K to investigate councillor over giant bird statue

N.B. municipality spent $19K to investigate councillor over giant bird statue

FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick town councillor says the release of an investigation into her efforts to bring a giant bird sculpture to the community is a “victory” — even though it led to sanctions against her last fall. Tantramar Coun.
After drifting apart as kids, Stephen and Robbie Amell lead sci-fi franchise 'Code 8'

After drifting apart as kids, Stephen and Robbie Amell lead sci-fi franchise 'Code 8'

For years, Toronto-born cousins Stephen and Robbie Amell inhabited the same superhero universe but never interacted on screen. “Steve and I knew that we wanted to work together.
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