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Man with handgun seeking governor arrested in Wisconsin Capitol, returns with assault rifle
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A man illegally brought a handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol, demanding to see Gov. Tony Evers, and returned at night with an assault rifle after posting bail, a spokesperson for ...
Oct 05, 2023
Otto Porter Jr. returns to Raptors healthy and looking to make impression
BURNABY, B.C. - Otto Porter Jr.'s first season as a Toronto Raptor lasted eight games. Since his season-ending surgery on his left foot on Jan. 10, 2022, the team's head coach has been replaced and ic...
Oct 05, 2023
'Unacceptable': Group says government ignored process in awarding Afghan monument
OTTAWA - The architectural group that was chosen by a jury to build a monument to Canada's mission in Afghanistan says the government's decision to award the contract to a different group is outrageou...
Oct 05, 2023
'My time is coming': Canadian hurdler Metivier set on larger goals despite obstacles
Leaping over hurdles is nothing new for Malik Metivier. And the obstacles in his way now will not interrupt his willingness to push through. "I've always been a believer in just a lot of hard work and...
Oct 05, 2023
Prosecutors say former George Santos campaign treasurer will plead guilty to unspecified charge
NEW YORK (AP) - The ex-campaign treasurer for U.S. Rep. George Santos is scheduled to enter a guilty plea to an unspecified felony in connection with the sprawling federal investigation of financial i...
Oct 05, 2023
Competition intensity has decreased over last two decades, Competition Bureau finds
OTTAWA - Competition Bureau commissioner Matthew Boswell says new research from the bureau finds the competition intensity in the country has decreased over the last two decades. Boswell shared the in...
Oct 05, 2023
Interim coach Mauro Biello names strong squad for Japan friendly in Niigata
Interim Canada coach Mauro Biello, in his first squad selection since taking over from the departed John Herdman, has summoned a strong lineup for an Oct 13 friendly against Japan. Milan Borjan, Jonat...
Oct 05, 2023
NHL stars excited for PWHL puck drop: 'An amazing thing for hockey'
John Tavares has spent untold hours honing his skills. Like the hundreds of NHLers he battles with and against each season, the reward is a career in the spotlight to go along with millions of dollars...
Oct 05, 2023
Victoria 'embraces adventure,' for top spot on Condé Nast list of world's best cities
An award-winning travel magazine says British Columbia's capital city tops its 2023 list of the world's best cities. Cond Nast Traveller, a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, says Victoria captured...
Oct 05, 2023
Lethbridge County lifts fire restriction
LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Residents of Lethbridge County are advised that some burning activities are once again allowed.The municipality has lifted its fire restriction as it said the risk of wildfires...
Oct 05, 2023