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TORONTO — Ottawa's Professional Women's Hockey League team made a couple trade-deadline moves on Monday to bolster its roster. Ottawa acquired forward Tereza Vanisova from Montreal in exchange for defender Amanda Boulier.

REGINA — Saskatchewan's escalating labour dispute with teachers has left a provincial basketball tournament hanging in the balance, with some students saying it's frustrating the adults can't play well together.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government and Winnipeg City Hall expressed optimism Monday that there won't be fuel shortages, despite the temporary closure of a pipeline that carries gasoline, diesel and jet fuel to the capital city and the surrounding are

DELTA, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ — Rancher Werner Stump said spring is usually a "season of optimism" for farmers in British Columbia, but worries linger after unprecedented drought last year and another dry season looming.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia needs a drenching of rain to alleviate the tinder dry conditions that have forecasters worried about the potential for another difficult wildfire season.

The odds don't favour Canadian Jeff Gustafson successfully defending his US$1-million Bassmaster Classic title. The Kenora, Ont.

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government has issued a public notice about a break-in where "confidential files" were exposed and cellphones were stolen from the victim services office in Whitehorse.

TORONTO — A man accused of killing a Toronto police officer nearly three years ago pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder Monday as jury selection began in his trial. Umar Zameer is charged in the death of Const. Jeffrey Northrup.

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.

Alberta’s health minister says proper procedures were followed when a stroke patient who, for his long-term recovery, was shipped to a motel where his wheelchair didn’t fit and he was fed fast food.