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Canadian swimmer Sebastian Massabie wins gold at Paralympics in 50m freestyle
PARIS - Canadian swimmer Sebastian Massabie has set a new world record while claiming gold at the Paralympics. The 19-year-old Toronto native finished with a time of 35.61 seconds in the men's S4 50-m...
Sep 06, 2024
Molson Coors ends diversity, equity and inclusion policies, moves to 'broader view'
MONTREAL - Brewing company Molson Coors says it is dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion policies and taking a "broader view" in which all employees know they are welcome. In an internal memo M...
Sep 06, 2024
Stamps switch it up at QB with eyes on avenging loss to Bethel-Thompson, Elks
EDMONTON - As the Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders prep for Saturday's Labour Day Classic rematch, the fortunes of their veteran quarterbacks are trending in opposite directions. Elks' pivot McLeo...
Sep 06, 2024
Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after November election
NEW YORK (AP) - A judge agreed Friday to postpone Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case until after the November election, granting him a hard-won reprieve as he navigates the aftermath of ...
Sep 06, 2024
Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after November election
NEW YORK (AP) - A judge agreed Friday to postpone Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case until after the November election, granting him a hard-won reprieve as he navigates the aftermath of ...
Sep 06, 2024
Taber to explore potentially becoming a city
A southern Alberta community is considering the idea of transitioning from being a town to a city.The Town of Taber says its 120th anniversary is coming up next year and it could be a good opportunity...
Sep 06, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Girl charged with attempted murder after Saskatoon student set on fire
SASKATOON, Sask. - Police say a 14-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and arson after a student was set on fire at a Saskatoon high school. They say the 15-year-o...
Sep 06, 2024
Cavaliers, center Tristan Thompson agree to 1-year contract for 2024 season, AP source says
CLEVELAND (AP) - Free agent center Tristan Thompson has agreed to a one-year contract to continue his second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associ...
Sep 06, 2024
China launches WTO complaint against Canada over EV, aluminum and steel tariffs
OTTAWA - China has launched a complaint against Canada at the World Trade Organization over recently announced tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminum and steel. The Ministry of Commerce announ...
Sep 06, 2024
An ex-Mafia hitman is sentenced to 25 years in the slaying of gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) - A former Mafia hitman was sentenced to 25 years in prison Friday in the 2018 fatal prison bludgeoning of notorious Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger. Federal prisoner Foti...
Sep 06, 2024