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Democratic Gov. Kelly wins 2nd term in GOP-leaning Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan., (AP) - Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won reelection in GOP-leaning Kansas, overcoming Republican efforts to tie her to President Joe Biden and high inflation and likely benefitting from mo...
Nov 09, 2022
Canadians watch as abortion rights supporters take wins out of U.S. midterms
OTTAWA - A representative for Democrats Abroad says concern over the right to abortion was a motivating factor for those living outside the United States to vote in the country's midterm elections. Di...
Nov 09, 2022
Back from Russia, Chery ready to help Canada qualify for FIBA World Cup
EDMONTON - Guard Kenny Chery is training with his Canadian national teammates, getting ready to face Venezuela and Panama in FIBA World Cup qualifiers. But about nine months ago, he was a world away f...
Nov 09, 2022
Defending-champion Blue Bombers providing big challenge for B.C. Lions
There's a big obstacle standing in the way of Nathan Rourke leading the B.C. Lions to their first Grey Cup appearance since 2011. Rourke and Co. are at IG Field on Sunday to face Winnipeg in the West ...
Nov 09, 2022
Death of Quebec teen shot by cops avoidable had doctors intervened: coroner
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner says the 2018 death of a teenager shot by provincial police was avoidable had health-care workers communicated with each other and followed up with the teen regarding his m...
Nov 09, 2022
Meyer-Crothers hasn't seen proof that NHL prospect Miller has changed his ways
Isaiah Meyer-Crothers, the victim of racist bullying by Mitchell Miller, says he hasn't seen proof that the NHL prospect has changed his ways. In a statement released Wednesday by the Hockey Diversity...
Nov 09, 2022
Dems defying expectations, but control of Congress unclear
WASHINGTON (AP) - Razor-thin margins around the country left control of Congress undetermined Wednesday, but Democrats showed surprising strength in the midterm election, topping Republicans in a seri...
Nov 09, 2022
Wisconsin’s Johnson beats Barnes; key Senate seat stays GOP
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson defeated Democrat Mandela Barnes in the midterm elections, keeping a seat in GOP hands while turning back Barnes' attempt to make history as Wisco...
Nov 09, 2022
Coutts mayor says RCMP was caught off guard by blockade despite warnings
OTTAWA, ON - The mayor of Coutts, Alberta, says RCMP appeared to be caught off-guard by a protest blockade of the U.S - Canada border crossing last winter, even though he warned the provincial governm...
Nov 09, 2022
Toronto Arrows re-sign New Zealand-born prop Lolani Faleiva for 2023 MLR season
TORONTO - One day after re-signing Isaac Salmon, the Toronto Arrows have brought fellow prop Lolani Faleiva back for the 2023 MLR season. The two Kiwis proved to be imposing bookends for the Arrows la...
Nov 09, 2022