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Canadiens’ Slafkovsky set to return from three-game absence against Kraken

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October 29, 2024

Montreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky is set to return from a three-game absence Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken.

Slafkovsky, who missed time with an upper-body injury, skated on the Canadiens’ second line with Alex Newhook and Joel Armia at morning skate. Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Kirby Dach made up the top trio.

The 20-year-old Slafkovsky, drafted first overall in 2022, has one goal and five assists in six games this season.

Defencemen Kaiden Guhle and Justin Barron also skated in regular jerseys for the first time since sustaining upper-body injuries.

Forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard, who underwent surgery for a broken leg in July, skated in a non-contact jersey.

The Canadiens (4-4-1) are riding a two-game win streak. The visiting Kraken (4-4-1) have lost three straight.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 29, 2024.

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Bloc Québécois will begin talks to topple Liberal government as deadline passes

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October 29, 2024

Anne Joseph

OTTAWA – Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet says he plans to make good on his threat to work with other parties to bring down the minority government now that the Liberals have failed to meet his demands.

Blanchet set a deadline last month, putting the Liberals on notice that to avoid an election “before Christmas” they must adopt a pair of private member’s bills.

One of the Bloc bills, aimed at safeguarding supply management in trade negotiations, has the support of the government and is being studied by the Senate.

The other, which would raise old age security payments for seniors under 75, is one the Liberals say they do not support.

Blanchet says those discussions will start today, and the government is in serious danger of falling.

So far during this fall sitting of Parliament, the Liberals have survived two non-confidence votes put forward by the Conservatives, with the Bloc and NDP voting against toppling the government.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 29, 2024.

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Moe, Beck react to another Saskatchewan Party majority win |

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October 29, 2024

Anne Joseph

Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck told supporters in Regina she’s disappointed after losing to Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party, but she’s proud of the gains her party has made and will continue to hold Moe accountable. Premier-designate Scott Moe, speaking in Shellbrook, Sask., says he has heard the message sent by voters that people are unhappy in how the province is delivering health care, education and making life more affordable. He says he will do better. (Oct. 29, 2024)

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