HALIFAX, N.S. - Even though the schools are from different parts of the country, there's an awful lot of history between the Saint Mary's Huskies and Calgary Dinos.

The Uteck Bowl is always a huge event in Halifax — but Saturday’s might surpass them all.

The Saint Mary’s Huskies’ defence is about to face its biggest test yet against the Calgary Dinos on Saturday.

For a starting quarterback in the Uteck Bowl, Jack Creighton has avoided the spotlight with relative ease.

Just in case you didn’t notice Erik Glavic’s total offensive output of 2,689 yards and 20 touchdowns, or his second Hec Crighton nomination, his knee is doing just fine.

OTTAWA - Members of Parliament are scrambling to climb aboard the Twitter bandwagon - and getting elbowed by controversial, satirical and even phoney postings.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A group of volunteer Santa Claus "elves" in Alaska's frigid interior is determined to save a popular holiday letter service featuring the North Pole's most beloved icon.

CAIRO, Egypt - Egypt on Thursday recalled its ambassador to Algeria for consultations as part of a growing diplomatic row caused by a bitter soccer rivalry between the two Arab nations that has sparked violence among fans.

BRUSSELS - The EU says it has solved an old problem for Washington.

OTTAWA - Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is proposing a voluntary code of conduct for credit-and debit-card companies that he says will "level the playing field" for consumers and small businesses alike.