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Former Toronto FC defender Lukas MacNaughton enjoying life in Nashville SC colours
TORONTO - Lukas MacNaughton returns to Toronto with a smile on his face. The former Toronto FC defender, traded to Nashville SC in late April, is flourishing - and winning - in his new home. "I'm real...
Jun 09, 2023

Hundreds of ball players headed to Shellbrook for second 'Ballapalooza'
According to Statistics Canada, the town of Shellbrook has a population of 1,330 people. For a short time this weekend, however, that population will nearly double. Shellbrook is welcoming hundreds of...
Jun 09, 2023

Colombia's government, largest remaining rebel group agree to cease-fire at talks in Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba (AP) - Colombia's government and the country's largest remaining guerrilla group declared a cease-fire agreement Friday at talks in Cuba, in the latest attempt to resolve a conflict datin...
Jun 09, 2023

Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada
Smoke and flames continue to engulf much of Canada with poor air quality in parts of Ontario and Quebec, and blanketing much of the west. Here's a look at developments Friday: Poor air quality from fi...
Jun 09, 2023

Supreme Court mourns former justice Louis LeBel, who served 14 years on highest bench
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada is mourning former justice Louis LeBel after he died Thursday at the age of 83. Former prime minister Jean Chrtien appointed LeBel to the country's highest bench i...
Jun 09, 2023

Former Coyotes star Doan named special adviser to new Leafs GM Treliving
TORONTO - Brad Treliving has made his first move as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, adding former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan to his front office. The Maple Leafs announced that Doa...
Jun 09, 2023

Renewal stickers coming for Saskatchewan health cards
Renewal stickers for Saskatchewan health cards are to be mailed out in the fall, so eHealth Saskatchewan is urging people to update their private information now.The current cards are to expire on Dec...
Jun 09, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz hits stunning shot before cramps; Novak Djokovic wins their French Open semifinal
PARIS (AP) - Novak Djokovic used every bit of his experience, relentlessness and fitness to beat a cramping Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 at the French Open on Friday and move one win away from a ...
Jun 09, 2023

Cabins destroyed during 'explosive growth' of wildfire near Sambaa K'e, N.W.T.
TROUT LAKE, N.W.T. - An out-of-control wildfire burning near Sambaa K'e, a small Dene community in the Northwest Territories, has destroyed two cabins. The territory's wildfire agency says the losses ...
Jun 09, 2023

Rights body criticizes Quebec for booting religious group from convention centre
Quebec's human rights commission is criticizing the provincial government for refusing to allow a religious gathering at a publicly owned convention centre. The commission issued a statement saying it...
Jun 09, 2023