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French actor Dujardin set for starring role at Rugby World Cup opening ceremony
PARIS (AP) - Award-winning French actor Jean Dujardin's involvement in the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony on Friday might prove a lucky omen for his nation when it takes on New Zealand. Dujardin wil...
Sep 07, 2023
MATCHDAY: Ronaldo reflects on Messi rivalry ahead of playing for Portugal in Euro 2024 qualifying
A look at what's happening in European Championship qualifying on Friday: GROUP J Cristiano Ronaldo has been in reflective mood as he brings up 20 years in Portugal's national team, saying he and grea...
Sep 07, 2023
Latvia tops Italy, moves into 5th-place game at Basketball World Cup
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Latvia will play either Slovenia or Lithuania for fifth place at the Basketball World Cup. Latvia earned its trip to that game by topping Italy 87-82 on Thursday in the star...
Sep 07, 2023
Liberals tap Quebec judge to lead inquiry into foreign interference: sources
OTTAWA - The federal government has tapped a Quebec judge to head a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada's affairs. Two government sources, who spoke on the condition of a...
Sep 07, 2023
'Abandoned at the curb' - officials investigating incidents at Chinook Regional Hospital
LETHBRIDGE, AB - One resident who lives next to the hospital in Lethbridge has alleged that discharged patients with disabilities are being left alone outdoors with no help in sight.Pauline Johnston w...
Sep 07, 2023
Wild-Card Hopes: Toronto Blue Jays on playoff bubble entering stretch drive
TORONTO - Back-to-back series wins over the Colorado Rockies and Oakland Athletics have given the Toronto Blue Jays some momentum for the stretch drive. A three-game set against another lowly opponent...
Sep 07, 2023
In the news today: Trudeau in Singapore, trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers resumes
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Trudeau visits Singapore to promote Canadian businesses, products Prime Ministe...
Sep 07, 2023
'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial to delve into social media from protest
OTTAWA - The criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is expected to resume today with a deep dive into a mountain of social media evidence police amassed during the ...
Sep 07, 2023
Beginning of blue wave or just a summer fling? Conservatives meet amid polling boost
OTTAWA - For Emily Brown, it feels pretty good to be Conservative. "It's quite a time to be a part of this, honestly." Buoyed by successive polls showing the federal party's message on the cost of liv...
Sep 07, 2023
Private donation helps attract teachers to rural B.C. with $10,000 cash welcome gifts
A rural school district in the British Columbia Interior has filled a shortfall of teachers with help from an anonymous benefactor who donated $200,000 to welcome new educators. At a time when schools...
Sep 07, 2023