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Bombers, Alouettes meet in showdown of teams riding four-game win streaks
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouettes have a trio of key similarities heading into their clash on Thursday night. Both CFL clubs are riding four-game win streaks, both will have ...
Aug 23, 2023
Ellie and Maddie Szeryk of London, Ont., paired together at CPKC Women's Open
TORONTO - Ellie Szeryk was preparing to tee off during a practice round at Vancouver's Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club, going over her yardage book, managing the course, when she noticed her ball ha...
Aug 23, 2023
Oklahoma authorities name the BTK killer as the ‘prime suspect’ in at least two unsolved cases
The BTK serial killer has been named the "prime suspect" in at least two unsolved cases, including one in Oklahoma that led authorities to dig this week near his former Kansas property in Park City, a...
Aug 23, 2023
Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high school classrooms
QUEBEC - It's the final bell for cellphones in Quebec classrooms as the province's education minister plans to ban the devices in most teaching settings, calling them a distraction for students. Berna...
Aug 23, 2023
Prairie Dogs set to open new SFLL season on home field
The Prince Albert Prairie Dogs are ready to begin the new Saskatchewan Field Lacrosse League (SFLL) season on home field this Saturday. All six of the league's teams will be in action at Max Clunie Pa...
Aug 23, 2023
MOTN completes Yard Challenge, reward includes Sask. Roughriders game in Regina
It was a successful summer for Men of the North's (MOTN) 65-Yard Challenge, whose mentors and youth were able to beat their goal and were rewarded with a weekend trip to Regina. This year marked an ex...
Aug 23, 2023
Canada sanctions Russian nuclear sector, assesses reports of Prigozhin death
OTTAWA - Canada is sanctioning more Russians accused of supporting the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, with a focus on banks, defence companies and the nuclear sector. Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Jol...
Aug 23, 2023
North Stars AGM reveals team in most stable financial position to date
The Battlefords North Stars held their Annual General Meeting Tuesday night at the Gold Eagle Lodge, to discuss the club's finances and overall standing from the past year. Coming off a season for the...
Aug 23, 2023
Giuliani turns himself in on Georgia 2020 election charges after bond is set at $150,000
ATLANTA (AP) - Rudy Giuliani surrendered to authorities in Georgia on Wednesday on charges alleging he acted as former President Donald Trump's chief co-conspirator in a plot to subvert the 2020 elect...
Aug 23, 2023
Liberals look to tackle international student rackets as part of housing crisis
OTTAWA - Liberal cabinet ministers are suggesting the federal government is ready to tackle long-standing problems related to the international student program, including cases of fraud and exploitati...
Aug 23, 2023