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Father of freed American teen hostage Natalie Raanan says she's "doing very good”
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - The father of freed American teen hostage Natalie Raanan says she's doing well after her release Friday by Hamas. Uri Raanan of Illinois told The Associated Press that he spoke t...
Oct 20, 2023
Achiuwa, Poeltl and Porter active for Raptors in pre-season game against Wizards
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will have their full complement when they host the Washington Wizards in a pre-season game tonight. Centre Jakob Poeltl as well as forwards Precious Achiuwa and Otto Port...
Oct 20, 2023
Federal funding expands pilot training at Mount Royal University
CALGARY, AB - The pilot and flight training capacity at Mount Royal University is set to be doubled courtesy of a federal investment.The Government of Canada is investing $3 million, via PrairiesCan, ...
Oct 20, 2023
Captain Michael Bradley opens up on eve of last game for Toronto FC after 10 seasons
TORONTO - Captain Michael Bradley, on the eve of his last game with Toronto FC, opened up Friday about his love for the city and the club, the debt to his family and his excitement at transitioning to...
Oct 20, 2023
All Blacks crush Argentina 44-6 to reach fifth Rugby World Cup final
PARIS - New Zealand bulldozed through Argentina 44-6 on Friday to reach the Rugby World Cup final for a record fifth time. The All Blacks will bid for a record fourth title against defending champion ...
Oct 20, 2023
Blue Bombers host Elks with West Division title in their sights
WINNIPEG - Zach Collaros has tunnel vision when it comes to the Blue Bombers home game against the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. The veteran quarterback is focused on leading Winnipeg (12-4) to a victory...
Oct 20, 2023
Roughriders look for better execution against Argos as they try to end six-game skid
REGINA - Regardless of where they are in the CFL playoff picture, the Saskatchewan Roughriders know they need their execution to be better on Saturday to get out of their current funk. The Roughriders...
Oct 20, 2023
Appeal court orders new trial for former senior Montreal politician Zampino
MONTREAL - Quebec's Court of Appeal has ordered the former chair of Montreal city council's executive committee to stand trial on corruption charges. The three-judge panel found that a lower court jud...
Oct 20, 2023
Montreal police say hate crimes rising, most targeting Jews, amid Israel-Hamas war
Montreal police say they've received reports of 16 hate crimes, mostly targeting Jewish people, since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas on Oct. 7. Police say that, as of Wednesday, the...
Oct 20, 2023
Argos president Manning has plenty to be happy with, on and off the football field
TORONTO - President Bill Manning has plenty to be happy about regarding the Toronto Argonauts. Toronto (14-2) boasts the CFL's best record and could tie the league's single-season record by winning it...
Oct 20, 2023