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'We are scared': Gen Z may hold the keys to the White House, and the parties know it
WASHINGTON - It felt like his future was at stake when 18-year-old Carter Fay cast an early ballot in the United States election. "The reality is that our democracy, I truly think, is on the line. And...
Nov 03, 2024
Ottawa's 'night mayor' wants to transform quiet capital into after-dark destination
OTTAWA - Canada's capital has long held a reputation as a town that fun forgot. Mathieu Grondin wants to be the one to change that for good. Grondin was hired in June as Ottawa's first nightlife commi...
Nov 03, 2024
Whitehorse cites 'scarce resources' in defence of snow removal inadequacy claims
The City of Whitehorse denies its snow removal policies make transit stops and parking inaccessible for people with disabilities, defending itself against claims made in a lawsuit by pointing out its ...
Nov 03, 2024
A look at U.S. presidential candidates' ties to Canada ahead of this week's election
MONTREAL - Among the millions glued to their TV sets Tuesday night watching U.S. election results will be a group of people in Montreal with a particular connection to Democratic candidate Kamala Harr...
Nov 03, 2024
Clocks fall back an hour as daylight time ends for much of Canada
Clocks turned back one hour across most of Canada this morning as daylight time came to an end. While the shift to standard time offered many Canadians a chance to sleep an extra hour, it also means d...
Nov 03, 2024
US says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack on country
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - An Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a U.S. government-funded broadcaster is believed to have been detained by Iran for months now, authorities said Su...
Nov 03, 2024
US says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack on country
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - An Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a U.S. government-funded broadcaster is believed to be detained by Iran for months now, authorities said Sunday, f...
Nov 03, 2024
NHL roundup: Panthers top Stars to sweep two-game series in Finland
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) - AJ Greer scored his first goal for Florida early in the third period, Aleksander Barkov and Niko Mikkola each had assists in their homeland, and the Panthers beat the Dallas St...
Nov 02, 2024
Suter scores twice as Canucks edge Sharks 3-2
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Pius Suter scored his second goal of the game with 25.7 seconds left, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Saturday night. Jake DeBrusk also scored for Van...
Nov 02, 2024
DeMar DeRozan 'tries not to think' about Raptors possibly retiring his jersey
TORONTO - DeMar DeRozan tries not to think about the Toronto Raptors retiring his jersey. Instead, he likes to focus on other Raptors greats who deserve the honour. DeRozan watched Vince Carter's No. ...
Nov 02, 2024