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Former Canadian internationals relish chance to grow the game as Pacific FC co-owners
TORONTO - Rob Friend is no stranger to big games, having played in them on both sides of the Atlantic. But the former striker is still getting used to them as an owner. Friend and fellow former Canadi...
Nov 03, 2021

Prosecutors show Rittenhouse trial jurors video of protests
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - Prosecutors at Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial Wednesday played video for the jury that captured scenes of protesters and the sound of gunfire in the street as they began detailin...
Nov 03, 2021

Man accused of killing doctor dies in hospital weeks before Alberta murder trial
CALGARY - A man who was to face trial later this month in the slaying of a family doctor at a central Alberta medical clinic has died. Deng Mabiour, 54, was charged with first-degree murder in last ye...
Nov 03, 2021

Supreme Court hears arguments in major gun rights case
WASHINGTON (AP) - Several Supreme Court justices appear concerned that a broad ruling in favor of gun rights could threaten restrictions on firearms in subways, bars, stadiums and other places where p...
Nov 03, 2021

Health Canada reviewing AstraZeneca antibody drug to prevent symptomatic COVID-19
OTTAWA - AstraZeneca has asked Health Canada to review a new long-acting antibody combination that could be used to prevent symptomatic COVID-19. If approved, it would be the first antibody protection...
Nov 03, 2021

Legault remains confident after voters in Maine say no to Hydro-Québec project
MONTREAL - Voters in Maine have voted No to having a Hydro-Qubec power transmission line pass through the state, but Quebec Premier Franois Legault is still confident the $10-billion power export cont...
Nov 03, 2021

College partners with Blood Tribe for training and skills show
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Blood Tribe Employment and Skills Training (BTEST) show with the help of Lethbridge College will help spread the wealth of expertise available at the college.This past summer, LC ...
Nov 03, 2021

Erin O'Toole and hydropower project rejected: In The News for Nov. 3
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 3 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Nov 03, 2021

O'Toole versus the grassroots: Conservative leader finds himself divided from base
OTTAWA - Erin O'Toole insists the Conservative caucus is united behind his leadership. But can he be as confident about the party's grassroots? The reaction from a handful of third-party organizations...
Nov 03, 2021

Fall scores in first half, LAFC plays Whitecaps to 1-1 draw
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Mamadou Fall scored in first-half stoppage time and LAFC played the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday night. The result means the Portland Timbers have clinched a playoff...
Nov 02, 2021