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Canadian men beaten by Chile in Cape Town in final of Challenger Series event
CAPE TOWN - Chile, recovering from an early 7-0 deficit, reeled off five straight tries to defeat Canada 33-7 Sunday in the men's final of the opening round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger S...
Mar 2, 2025
Francis didn’t need mechanical ventilation on Sunday after respiratory crisis Friday, Vatican says
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn't need any mechanical ventilation on Sunday, the Vatican said. It was a sign that his respiratory function was improving as he continues ...
Mar 2, 2025
Olympic champion Lydia Ko wins Singapore LPGA
SINGAPORE (AP) - Lydia Ko finally conquered the LPGA's HSBC Women's World Championship, clinching her first title at her 11th attempt with a dominant four-stroke win over Ayaka Furue and Jeeno Thitiku...
Mar 2, 2025
A federal byelection has been called for Halifax
HALIFAX - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that a byelection is to be held in Halifax on April 14. The Halifax seat has been empty since Aug. 31, when longtime member of Parliament Andy Fil...
Mar 2, 2025
Norwegian forward Ola Brynhildsen shows promise in MLS debut for Toronto FC
Toronto FC's 4-2 loss at Orlando on Saturday showed new coach Robin Fraser still has plenty of work to do. But there was also hope for the future with Norwegian forward Ola Brynhildsen making his debu...
Mar 2, 2025
Canadian rider Derek Gee wins O Gran Camino cycling race in Spain
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - Canadian cyclist Derek Gee won the O Gran Camino road race in Spain on Sunday, finishing with a 35-second edge over Italy's Davide Piganzoli. The 27-year-old from Ottawa, ridi...
Mar 2, 2025
Indigenous music fest to be held in Enderby
The North Okanagan will host an Indigenous music festival this weekend.The Confluence Showcase: Rhizome 2 Resurgence Part II, will be held at the Splatsin Community Centre in Enderby, Saturday, March ...
Mar 2, 2025
Freeland 'uniquely qualified' to lead Canada through 'greatest threat' since WWII
OTTAWA - When former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland enters her campaign rallies in her bid to become the next Liberal leader, speakers always blare Nelly Furtado's 2006 hit "Maneater." It is ...
Mar 2, 2025
UK, France and Ukraine agree to work on ceasefire plan for Russia's war in Ukraine
LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire plan to present to the United States. Starmer says the plan emerged after talks am...
Mar 2, 2025
Trudeau in London as Ukraine summit kicks off, aimed at security beyond U.S. alliance
LONDON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in London for a major summit today on European defence, as leaders seek to set the conditions toward a lasting peace in Ukraine as Washington pulls back. Trud...
Mar 2, 2025
