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Quebec welterweight Yohan (White Lion) Lainesse wins on UFC 279 undercard
LAS VEGAS - Canadian welterweight Yohan (White Lion) Lainesse posted his first UFC victory, earning a split decision Saturday over American Darian Weeks on the UFC 279 undercard. The judges scored it ...
Sep 10, 2022
Parks Canada warns smoke from Jasper wildfire could affect Alberta highway
JASPER, AB - Parks Canada is warning that strong winds forecast for this weekend could blow smoke from a large wildfire across a major highway linking Alberta and British Columbia.Chetamon wildfire ne...
Sep 10, 2022
Toronto FC's MLS playoff hopes take a blow as Atlanta United wins 4-2
ATLANTA - Toronto FC's slim playoff hopes took a huge hit Saturday in a 4-2 loss to Atlanta United with Mexican defender Juan Jose Purata scoring an unlikely hat trick. All three goals came off corner...
Sep 10, 2022
Quick Sketch: Meet new Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre
OTTAWA - Pierre Poilievre was already a familiar face in the House of Commons, where he is known for being a political pit bull. Now the longtime Ottawa-area member of Parliament will lead the Conserv...
Sep 10, 2022
South Lethbridge crash flips truck onto its side
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says there were only minor injuries in a two-vehicle collision in south Lethbridge on Saturday afternoon, September 10, 2022.Police say a car and a...
Sep 10, 2022
Quotes about Pierre Poilievre's Conservative leadership victory
OTTAWA - Pierre Poilievre was announced Saturday as the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Here is a selection of quotes about Poilievre's win and from new leader himself. Poilievre: "We ...
Sep 10, 2022
Pierre Poilievre: A look at the new Conservative leader's key campaign promises
OTTAWA - Pierre Poilievre was elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada on Saturday night, a definitive first-ballot victory after a campaign that focused on securing more "freedom...
Sep 10, 2022
Ons Jabeur vows to keep fighting after loss in US Open final
NEW YORK (AP) - Ons Jabeur dropped her racket in disgust after one poor shot in the U.S. Open final. Minutes later, she was on the court right along with it after lunging to hit a volley that flew out...
Sep 10, 2022
Blue Bombers pick Roughriders apart in one-sided Banjo Bowl
WINNIPEG - Zach Collaros threw for four touchdowns as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers scored on their first eight possessions in a crushing 54-20 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday. The B...
Sep 10, 2022
Green Party volunteer president resigns, saying her 'optimism has died'
OTTAWA, ON - The president of the Green Party of Canada has resigned, telling members in a letter that her "optimism has died" amid ongoing party turmoil.The Canadian Press has obtained a letter from ...
Sep 10, 2022