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Michael Spavor reaches settlement with federal government over China detention
OTTAWA - The lawyer for Michael Spavor says his client has reached a settlement with the federal government over his three-year detention in China. John Phillips says in an email that the matter betwe...
Mar 06, 2024
Iditarod issues time penalty to Seavey for not properly gutting moose that he killed on the trail
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Iditarod officials on Wednesday imposed a two-hour time penalty on musher Dallas Seavey for not properly gutting the moose he killed during the race earlier this week. Race ma...
Mar 06, 2024
Andy Murray wins his opening match at what is expected to be his last Indian Wells appearance
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) - Andy Murray began what is expected to be his final appearance at the BNP Paribas Open with a smooth performance and a straightforward victory, beating David Goffin 6-3, 6-2...
Mar 06, 2024
California's closely watched House primaries offer preview of battle to control Congress
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Voters settled House primaries across California this week, with all eyes on a handful of swing districts whose November matchups will help determine which party controls Con...
Mar 06, 2024
Iditarod issues time penalty to Seavey for not properly gutting moose that he killed on the trail
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Iditarod officials on Wednesday imposed a two-hour time penalty on musher Dallas Seavey for not properly gutting the moose he killed during the race earlier this week. Race ma...
Mar 06, 2024
Progressive Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón advances to runoff
LOS ANGELES (AP) - One of the country's most progressive prosecutors, George Gascn, has advanced to a runoff in his reelection bid for Los Angeles County's district attorney, surviving a primary race ...
Mar 06, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Selina Robinson quits B.C. NDP, citing antisemitism in caucus
VICTORIA - Former British Columbia cabinet minister Selina Robinson has quit the NDP, citing antisemitism in the ruling party's caucus. Robinson, who is Jewish, says she can no longer remain in the pa...
Mar 06, 2024
Canadian figure skaters wait patiently for verdict on 2022 Olympic team bronze
MONTREAL - Roman Sadovsky is still waiting to hear an explanation he thinks makes sense. The 24-year-old from Vaughan, Ont., was a member of Canada's team that is appealing the International Skating U...
Mar 06, 2024
OHL suspends two Wolves players for violations of social media policy
TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League announced Wednesday it has suspended Sudbury Wolves forward Nathan Villeneuve 15 games and teammate Evan Konyen 10 games for violations of the league's social media...
Mar 06, 2024
Quebec court grants Jewish group injunction against pro-Palestinian protesters
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has granted a Montreal synagogue and a Jewish organization an injunction barring some pro-Palestinian protesters from coming within 50 metres of their building...
Mar 06, 2024