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Northern Super League's inaugural final to take place at Toronto's BMO Field
TORONTO - The Northern Super League's inaugural final will be played at Toronto's BMO Field on Nov. 15, the league announced Friday at halftime of a match between Montreal Roses FC and AFC Toronto. Th...
Jul 18, 2025
US envoy says Syria and Israel agree to ceasefire as Druze minority and Bedouin clans clash in Syria
MAZRAA, Syria (AP) - U.S. Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack said early Saturday that Israel and Syria had agreed to a ceasefire, following Israel's intervention this week in fighting between Syrian governmen...
Jul 18, 2025
Clippers sign three-time All-Star Bradley Beal after Suns buyout
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Clippers have signed guard Bradley Beal after the final two years of his contract were bought out by the Phoenix Suns earlier this week. The team announced his signi...
Jul 18, 2025
Record amount in the Heritage Fund says provincial government
The Government of Alberta says there's now $30 billion in Alberta's Heritage Fund, a new record.In a news release issued Friday, the provincial government says it is contributing $2.8 billion from the...
Jul 18, 2025
Parks Day in Alberta on July 19
Saturday, July 19 will mark Parks Day in Alberta.The day is meant to "highlight the benefits of parks and natural spaces across Canada" says a release from the province.The occasion has been celebrate...
Jul 18, 2025
Vancouver Whitecaps sell dynamic midfielder Pedro Vite to LIGA MX side Pumas UNAM
The Vancouver Whitecaps will be without one of their top scorers this weekend as they seek to retake the No. 1 spot in Major League Soccer's Western Conference. The club announced Friday that 23-year-...
Jul 18, 2025
Scottie Scheffler with a 64 sets a daunting target at the British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) - The rain pounded Royal Portrush right when Scottie Scheffler poured in a birdie putt on his first hole Friday in the British Open. No matter. Nothing stopped the worl...
Jul 18, 2025
Alberta now allowing cannabis sales at events with minors
Cannabis sales are now allowed at festivals and concerts in Alberta, even where minors are permitted.Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) says it was recently directed by the Alberta government ...
Jul 18, 2025
Justice Department asks court to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department asked a federal court on Friday to unseal grand jury transcripts in Jeffrey Epstein's case amid a firestorm over the Trump administration's handling of records...
Jul 18, 2025
Scottie Scheffler with a 64 sets a daunting target at the British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) - The rain pounded Royal Portrush right when Scottie Scheffler poured in a birdie putt on his first hole Friday in the British Open. No matter. Nothing stopped the worl...
Jul 18, 2025