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Witness: Taliban hang dead body in Afghan city's main square
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The Taliban hanged a dead body from a crane in the main square of Herat city in western Afghanistan, a witness said Saturday, in a gruesome display that signaled a return to ...
Sep 25, 2021
There are new rules about employment insurance. Here's what you need to know.
OTTAWA - The employment insurance system is set for another round of pandemic-related changes that come into force on Sunday. Here are a few of the key changes that will apply to new claims for benefi...
Sep 25, 2021
Last-minute Fajardo TD gives Roughriders 31-24 victory over B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER - A last-minute touchdown by quarterback Cody Fajardo gave the Saskatchewan Roughriders a 31-24 road victory over the B.C. Lions on Friday. Fajardo scored on a quarterback sneak on third dow...
Sep 24, 2021
Buxton's homer spoils Berríos’ return; Twins beat Jays 3-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Byron Buxton's two-run homer spoiled Jos Berros' return to Minnesota and dealt a blow to Toronto's postseason hopes as the Twins beat the Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday night. Buxton hit h...
Sep 24, 2021
Veteran Bethel-Thompson throws two touchdown passes to lead Argonauts past Alouettes
TORONTO - McLeod Bethel-Thompson threw two touchdown passes as the short-handed Toronto Argonauts beat the Montreal Alouettes 30-27 on Friday night. Toronto (4-3) improved to 3-0 at BMO Field despite ...
Sep 24, 2021
Police looking at new Calgary MP after video appears to show flyer swap on doorstep
Calgary police are investigating a newly elected Liberal member of Parliament after he was captured on a doorbell camera appearing to remove his opponent's campaign flyer. George Chahal, a former city...
Sep 24, 2021
Canadian Catholic bishops 'apologize unequivocally' for residential schools
OTTAWA - Catholic bishops in Canada are apologizing "unequivocally" to Indigenous Peoples for the suffering endured in residential schools, just as Pope Francis prepares to meet with Indigenous leader...
Sep 24, 2021
Fade to blue: Mountain lakes lose unique colour due to climate change, says study
The distinctive milky turquoise of mountain lakes is going the way of the glaciers that feed them, according to new research. "A lot of the turquoise glacial lakes in the Canadian Rockies are clearing...
Sep 24, 2021
'We need to be taking points': Playoff pressure rising for Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - Playoff pressure is building for the Vancouver Whitecaps as September comes to an end. With just 10 games to go in the Major League Soccer's regular season, the 'Caps (7-8-9) sit four poin...
Sep 24, 2021
'Scariest Walk of Terror' promised for Caravan Farm Theatre event
The Caravan Farm Theatre's Walk of Terror Halloween production this year is billed as the most terrifying yet.System Failure is the Spallumcheen theatre's latest binaural sound experience/theatrical s...
Sep 24, 2021
