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Cirstea saves 6 match points in Dubai quarterfinals win over Vondrousova
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova lost from 6-2, 5-1 ahead against Sorana Cirstea in the Dubai Championships quarterfinals on Thursday. Vondrousova blew six mat...
Feb 22, 2024

Mayor of Gatineau resigns citing difficult climate for municipal politicians
MONTREAL - The mayor of Gatineau, Que., has abruptly resigned her post, citing a difficult climate for municipal politicians in the province. France Blisle says her resignation takes effect immediatel...
Feb 22, 2024

P.A. Food Bank receives record-breaking $25K donation
The Prince Albert Food Bank has just received its biggest donation ever.The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) and Northern Lights Casino are donating $25,000 to the non-profit. Kim Scruby, t...
Feb 22, 2024

Trudeau jabs Poilievre over bill that could usher in digital ID for porn browsing
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau took an unprompted jab at his main political rival today over a Senate porn bill that the prime minister says could usher in a digital ID for adults who want to browse certain ...
Feb 22, 2024

Young Canadians start qualifying road, looking to advance to 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup
With club connections from Croatia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico and the Netherlands as well as Canada and the United States, the current edition of the Canadian under-20 men's soccer team ...
Feb 22, 2024
Sask. Health Authority looking to recycle ‘a large amount’ of expired PPE
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is trying to find someone to recycle what it described as "a large amount" of expired personal protective equipment (PPE) from the COVID-19 pandemic response.The SHA ...
Feb 22, 2024

Canadiens claim forward Colin White off waivers from Penguins
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens claimed forward Colin White off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday. White went without a point through 11 games in Pittsburgh while producing five goals...
Feb 22, 2024

Safety is priority following worker's death in Vancouver crane incident: mayor
VANCOUVER - The mayor of Vancouver says he is "deeply saddened" by the death of a worker when the load from a crane fell on a building under construction in the city's Oakridge neighbourhood, and work...
Feb 22, 2024

Foreign interference inquiry tries to allay diaspora community concerns
OTTAWA - A federal inquiry into foreign interference is trying to allay concerns that participating in the commission's work could put members of diaspora communities at risk. Commissioner Marie-Jose ...
Feb 22, 2024

Lawyer for victims' family members doubts Pickton will ever be granted parole
VANCOUVER - Serial killer Robert Pickton is now eligible to apply for day parole, but a lawyer representing family members of some of his victims says there's no chance of it being granted. The Parole...
Feb 22, 2024