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Canada and South Africa have a fight-filled history at the Rugby World Cup
Former Canada captain Gareth Rees can't escape the memory of getting sent off at the 1995 Rugby World Cup. People often bring up the volcanic 20-0 loss to host South Africa in the so-called Battle of ...
Oct 07, 2019

US signs limited deal with Japan on ag, digital trade
WASHINGTON - The United States and Japan signed a limited trade agreement Monday, a deal that would win back benefits American farmers lost when President Donald Trump pulled out of a broader Asia-Pac...
Oct 07, 2019

Rays pummel Greinke, Morton clutch vs Astros to win Game 3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Kevin Kiermaier hit a go-ahead, three-run homer as Tampa Bay teed off on Zack Greinke, and the Rays backed another clutch playoff pitching performance by Charlie Morton to beat ...
Oct 07, 2019

Calgary Zoo says baby giraffe born this week died overnight
CALGARY - A giraffe that was born at the Calgary Zoo less than a week ago died on Friday night, the organization announced on Facebook. In a post on Saturday, the zoo said a male calf born last Sunday...
Oct 07, 2019

Undercover police officer says Sharif detailed Edmonton attack
EDMONTON - An undercover officer says a man accused of stabbing a constable and striking four pedestrians with a cube van in 2017 detailed the attack while in a holding cell the next morning...
Oct 07, 2019

Fall can be an active time for wildlife
Drivers are being reminded to take extra care out on the highways.During this time of year, more wildlife, including moose are more likely to be around and about. According to Dr. Ryan Brook, a profes...
Oct 07, 2019 During the fall season moose tend to be out and about more. (Ryan Brook/Twitter)

Canada-wide warrant issued for man wanted in Big Island Lake Cree Territory homicide
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man wanted in connection to the death of a Big Island Lake Cree Territory man. Charges against Jonathan Dufraine have also been upgraded to second-degree mu...
Oct 07, 2019 Jonathan Dufraine is wanted by the Saskatchewan RCMP. (supplied/RCMP)

Toronto Wolfpack win Million Pound Game to secure a berth in the Super League
TORONTO - The party kept going after the final whistle of the Toronto Wolfpack's 24-6 comeback win over Featherstone Rovers on Saturday in the Million Pound Game. Fans remained crammed in the beer gar...
Oct 07, 2019

Moosomin First Nation man inducted as Knight to Order of Saint George
A Moosomin First Nation man was recognized for his contributions to inter-governmental and race relations in Canada over the weekend.On Saturday, October 5, Gary LaPlante was inducted as a Knight of t...
Oct 07, 2019 Gary LaPlante at the ceremony on Saturday in Kingston, Ontario. (supplied photo/Steven Rowe)

Melfort RCMP looking for culprit in mischief incident
Melfort RCMP are looking for a suspect in connection to a mischief in the city.On Saturday, September 28, between 5:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m., a man was seen on video surveillance walking around Luke's Ya...
Oct 07, 2019 The suspect was seen walking around Luke's Yard Maintenance early in the morning on September 28. (submitted photo/Melfort RCMP)