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After they were written off early, Pumas and All Blacks meet in World Cup semifinal
PARIS (AP) - Argentina and New Zealand weren't supposed to get this far after losing their opening games at the Rugby World Cup. The Pumas were seen as no-hopers, the All Blacks perceived as a faded f...
Oct 18, 2023
Friends and family mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel
Friends, family and government officials have confirmed that at least six Canadians were killed on Oct. 7 when Hamas militants conducted a series of attacks in Israel. Thousands of people have been ki...
Oct 18, 2023
Canada's Hadwin, Pendrith thriving after strong showings at Shriners Children's Open
Canadians Adam Hadwin and Taylor Pendrith both finished near the top of the leaderboard at the Shriners Children's Open on Sunday and are resting this week as they consider what to do next. Hadwin fin...
Oct 18, 2023
Five Toronto Blue Jays named finalists for Gold Glove Awards
NEW YORK - Five members of the Toronto Blue Jays have been named finalists for American League Gold Glove Awards. Pitcher Jose Berrios, catcher Alejandro Kirk, third baseman Matt Chapman, left-fielder...
Oct 18, 2023
Stanford receiver Farrell not surprised by Canadian Ayomanor's stellar performance
Teammate Bryce Farrell wasn't the least bit surprised by Canadian Elic Ayomanor's breakout performance Friday night versus Colorado. Ayomanor had 13 catches for a school-record 294 yards and three TDs...
Oct 18, 2023
New Speaker puts MPs on notice over unruly, toxic behaviour in House of Commons
OTTAWA, Ill. - Speaker Greg Fergus is warning MPs that he will use all powers available to him to maintain order and decorum in the House of Commons if they can't do it themselves. Fergus rose before ...
Oct 18, 2023
Fort Macleod Health Centre Emergency Department set to temporarily close Thursday, October 19, 2023
FORT MACLEOD, AB - The Emergency Department (ED) at the Fort Macleod Health Centre is set to temporarily close.The ED will be closed from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023 due to a lac...
Oct 18, 2023
Environmental group challenges federal action on protecting endangered spotted owl
VANCOUVER - An environmental group is in Federal Court in Vancouver challenging what it describes as Ottawa's failure to protect the endangered northern spotted owl despite an "imminent threat" to its...
Oct 18, 2023
Exams, flights all part of training for international figure skating, competitor says
Canadian figure skaters are preparing to take part in the 2023 Skate Canada International event. But first, some have university exams to write. Madeline Schizas is in her third year at McMaster Unive...
Oct 18, 2023
Archeology work the latest roadblock to rebuild Lytton, B.C.: Mayor
LYTTON, B.C. - Former Lytton, B.C., residents are rallying to protest continual delays that they say have hampered their ability to rebuild more than two years after a devastating wildfire tore throug...
Oct 18, 2023