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Canadian men looking to finalize a June friendly with second-ranked France
The Canadian men's soccer team could have a summer to remember this year, with games against the top two teams in the world. The 49th-ranked Canadians are working on a friendly with second-ranked Fran...
Apr 05, 2024
Penguins star Sidney Crosby among nominees for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is among the nominees for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy revealed by the Professional Hockey Writers Association on Friday. The trophy is awarded to a player...
Apr 05, 2024
RDNO announces water shut off and street closure
The Regional District of North Okanagan is advising residents that Francis Street will be closed this coming Monday (April 8) to allow crews to work on a water main in that areaA detour will be set up...
Apr 05, 2024
One-handed Calgary fighter wins by decision in One Championship Muay Thai debut
BANGKOK - Calgary's Jake (The One) Peacock won his Muay Thai debut in One Championship on Friday, earning a unanimous decision over Japanese bantamweight Kohei (Samurai Warrior) Shinjo. Peacock, who i...
Apr 05, 2024
Canada's Edey the overwhelming choice for 2nd straight AP Player of the Year award
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - The child who wanted Zach Edey's autograph during his Purdue recruiting trip apparently saw something others missed. Big Maple was destined to be a basketball star. While m...
Apr 05, 2024
Canada's Edey the overwhelming choice for 2nd straight AP Player of the Year award
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - The child who wanted Zach Edey's autograph during his Purdue recruiting trip apparently saw something others missed. Big Maple was destined to be a basketball star. While m...
Apr 05, 2024
Court rejects Jean Charest's $700K claim against Quebec for abuse of process
MONTREAL - A judge has rejected former premier Jean Charest's $700,000 claim against the Quebec government for abuse of process in connection with a corruption investigation that targeted him and his ...
Apr 05, 2024
Canadian missing in aftermath of Taiwan earthquake found safe
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's Central News Agency says a Canadian missing after this week's powerful earthquake on the island's east coast has been found safe. The partially government-funded news agency,...
Apr 05, 2024
Mother of Canadian aid worker rejects Israel's explanation for his death
OTTAWA - The mother of a Canadian Army veteran killed during an attack on humanitarian workers in the Gaza Strip this week is rejecting Israel's explanation for what happened. But Sylvie Labrecque say...
Apr 05, 2024
Earthquake centered near New York City rattles the Northeast
NEW YORK (AP) - An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with residents across the Northeast reporting rumbling in a r...
Apr 05, 2024
