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Canadian pro fisher Cooper Gallant qualifies to compete on Elite Series in 2023
For the first time this year, Cooper Gallant will fish totally for fun. There'll be no pressure on the 24-year-old Bowmanville, Ont., native at the season-ending Bassmaster Central Open event that beg...
Oct 14, 2022

After worst-to-first season, Atletico Ottawa hopes to make mark in CPL playoffs
Atletico Ottawa continues its worst-to-first season Saturday with its first visit to the Canadian Premier League playoffs, taking on defending champion Pacific FC on Vancouver Island in semifinal play...
Oct 14, 2022

Canada leading, not lagging, global green energy transition, but more to do: Freeland
WASHINGTON - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada is leading, not lagging, the global shift towards green energy in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Earlier this week, Freeland...
Oct 14, 2022

Elks welcome Argonauts, still looking for first home victory of CFL season
EDMONTON - Sooner or later, the Edmonton Elks are going to win a home game. The Toronto Argonauts would rather it be later. The Elks (4-12) enter Saturday's game with the East-leading Argos (9-6) on a...
Oct 14, 2022

No timeline for hiring Iran sanctions staff, federal minister says
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says that while legislation is coming within weeks to get tough on the Iranian regime, there is no timeline for hiring people to enforce fresh sanctions...
Oct 14, 2022

Wynton Marsalis joins forces with Michigan Marching Band
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Wynton Marsalis has done just about everything in the world of music. One thing he hasn't, however, is team up his Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with a college marching band...
Oct 14, 2022

Anderson, Olesen announce plans if elected Vernon mayor
Two of Vernon's mayoral candidates have outlined their priorities if they are elected to the position.In a release to Vernon Matters, Scott Anderson said he has plans for his first 100 days in office....
Oct 14, 2022

CF Montreal hopes late-season surge stretches into playoffs
MONTREAL - Riding a six-game unbeaten run and winners of eight of their last 10 matches, CF Montreal could not be in better form heading into its first Major League Soccer playoff game since 2016. The...
Oct 14, 2022

Mendicino to visit James Smith Cree Nation after of stabbing massacre
DARTMOUTH, N.S. - The federal public safety minsiter says he is to travel to James Smith Cree Nation next week to advance the Liberal government's plan to have First Nations policing recognized as an ...
Oct 14, 2022

Brothers reverse plea to guilty in car-bomb murder trial
VALLETTA, Malta (AP) - In a stunning reversal, two brothers who are on trial for the car-bomb murder of a Maltese anti-corruption journalist on Friday entered guilty pleas on the first day of trial. O...
Oct 14, 2022

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