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Canada's Homan tops Scotland's Morrison to secure top seed at curling playdowns
SYDNEY, N.S. - Canada's Rachel Homan defeated Scotland's Rebecca Morrison 8-2 to secure the top playoff seed at the women's world curling championship. The unbeaten Ottawa-based side scored three in t...
Mar 22, 2024
N.L. fish harvesters reach deal, ending demonstration that shut down government
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Fish harvesters who protested outside the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature this week have struck a deal with the provincial fisheries minister and ended their demonstration. Jo...
Mar 22, 2024
What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: March 22, 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Despite a downpouring of snow, there are still a bunch of events this weekend, and Lethbridge News Now has the details.Lethbridge Hurricanes vs. Medicine Hat Tigers - March 22, 2024Th...
Mar 22, 2024
Gunmen in combat fatigues fire on Moscow concert hall crowds, killing and wounding several people
MOSCOW (AP) - Several gunmen burst into a big concert hall on the edge of Moscow on Friday and sprayed visitors with automatic gunfire, injuring an unspecified number of people and starting a massive ...
Mar 22, 2024
Atlanta United, Toronto FC both missing important pieces ahead of BMO Field meeting
TORONTO - Atlanta United and Toronto FC will both be missing some important pieces at BMO Field on Saturday, but for different reasons. Atlanta (2-1-0) arrives down six internationals, including desig...
Mar 22, 2024
Families of slain women to meet with governments, provide update on landfill search
WINNIPEG - The families of two slain First Nations women are expected to provide an update in their push to get governments to fund a search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the women's remains. The As...
Mar 22, 2024
Kadriana and Colton Lott capture Canadian mixed doubles curling championship
FREDERICTON - Kadriana and Colton Lott defeated Laura Walker and Kirk Muyres 7-5 on Friday to capture the gold medal at the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship. The Winnipeg-based Lotts scored...
Mar 22, 2024
Former footballer Robinho jailed in rural penitentiary for infamous inmates
SAO PAULO (AP) - Former footballer Robinho arrived early Friday at the rural Tremembe penitentiary where he is expected to serve at least 40% of his nine-year sentence for rape. Brazilian authorities ...
Mar 22, 2024
Veterans pan move to end military investigation, prosecution of sexual misconduct
OTTAWA - Veterans and advocates say ending the military's jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute sex crimes is the wrong move. Defence Minister Bill Blair has introduced changes to the National Def...
Mar 22, 2024
House approves $1.2 trillion package of spending bills before shutdown deadline, Senate up next
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House approved a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills on Friday just a few hours before funding for some key federal agencies is set to expire, a long overdue action nearly si...
Mar 22, 2024