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Trudeau visits Singapore to promote Canadian businesses, products
SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is continuing his tour of the Indo-Pacific region this week with a visit to Singapore to promote Canadian business and products. His two-day visit is expected...
Sep 06, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz averts an early challenge from Alexander Zverev to return to the US Open semifinals
NEW YORK (AP) - Carlos Alcaraz found himself in a hint of a predicament 35 minutes into his U.S. Open quarterfinal against Alexander Zverev on Wednesday night. At 3-all in the first set under the ligh...
Sep 06, 2023
Red Deer Catholic writes Education Minister on dismissal of trustee who posted Nazi, 2SLGBTQ+ comparison
While the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) said Wednesday that a Red Deer school trustee, "has no choice but to resign," the board of Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) is also taking steps...
Sep 06, 2023
Ottawa Senators sign defenceman Jake Sanderson to eight-year, US$64.4M extension
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Jake Sanderson to an eight-year, US$64.4-million extension, the team announced Wednesday. Sanderson had four goals and 28 assists in 77 games as a r...
Sep 06, 2023
Former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum to be the ruling party's presidential candidate
MEXICO CITY (AP) - The former mayor of Mexico City will be the dominant ruling party's presidential candidate, making it highly likely that Mexico will elect its first female president next year. The ...
Sep 06, 2023
Police return emotional support rabbit that ran loose in Vancouver SkyTrain station
VANCOUVER - A rabbit that hopped the tracks at a downtown Vancouver transit station was reunited with its owner after efforts by passengers and police. Metro Vancouver Transit Police say the bunny was...
Sep 06, 2023
Rep. Chris Stewart’s ex-staffer Celeste Maloy wins Utah special election primary to replace him
A former staffer for Utah Rep. Chris Stewart won a three-way Republican primary in a special election to succeed him after he resigns from office. Celeste Maloy defeated former state Rep. Becky Edward...
Sep 06, 2023
Man convicted of killing woman in Saskatchewan arrested in B.C., parole suspended
VICTORIA - A man who brutally murdered an Indigenous woman in Saskatoon is back in custody and his parole has been suspended. Victoria police say Kenneth MacKay, who is 49, was arrested Friday but did...
Sep 06, 2023
Canada coach names four uncapped players in tour roster for England test matches
Canada coach Kevin Rouet has named four uncapped players in his 32-woman roster for test matches later this month against top-ranked England. Caroline Crossley, Julia Omokhuale, Krissy Scurfield and A...
Sep 06, 2023
Carlos Pérez and Kevin Smith homers power Athletics to a 5-2 win over Blue Jays
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Carlos Prez broke out of a lengthy batting slump with a two-run homer off Hyun Jin Ryu and the Oakland Athletics avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 ...
Sep 06, 2023