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Federal judge halts Louisiana’s first nitrogen gas execution, state says it will appeal
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A federal judge halted Louisiana's first death row execution using nitrogen gas, which was scheduled to take place next week. U.S. District Court Judge Shelly Dick issued a pre...
Mar 11, 2025
B.C. says U.S. has paused Columbia River Treaty talks as trade tensions grow
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Energy Ministry says the United States has paused negotiations with Canada on the wide-reaching Columbia River Treaty that regulates everything from flood control and pow...
Mar 11, 2025
Recreational golf continued growth in Canada in 2024 thanks to youth, female programs
Playing recreational golf became one of the go-to activities during the COVID-19 pandemic as the nature of the game made it safe under Canada's public health measures. Golf Canada's 2024 annual report...
Mar 11, 2025
MacDonald feels, at her best, filly Chantilly could battle colts in North America Cup
It's just a dream right now but James MacDonald believes, at her best, filly Chantilly could challenge the colts in the $1-million North America Cup. On Monday, Canada's reigning horse of the year was...
Mar 11, 2025
Longtime Ottawa Senators executive Erin Crowe joins Canada Soccer as COO, CFO
Longtime Ottawa Senators executive Erin Crowe is joining Canada Soccer as its chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Crowe, an Ottawa native who is currently the Senators executive vice-...
Mar 11, 2025
B.C. shop fined $1m for selling 'natural' health products containing Cialis, Viagra
RICHMOND, B.C. - A Metro Vancouver adult store operator has been fined $1.07 million for selling sexual enhancement products advertised as natural but that actually contained prescription drugs. Healt...
Mar 11, 2025
Tiger Woods says he ruptured his Achilles tendon, an injury likely to keep him out of the Masters
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Tiger Woods announced he had a less invasive surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon on Tuesday, yet another injury that would seem likely to keep him out of the Masters ...
Mar 11, 2025
B.C. RCMP conduct hearing delayed over new evidence alleging officer 'lied' on stand
A B.C. RCMP code of conduct hearing over derogatory and offensive comments made in police group chats was delayed Tuesday when one of the targets of the remarks disputed the testimony of an accused Mo...
Mar 11, 2025
U Sports changes rule, removing one-year wait for former pro hockey players
RICHMOND HILL, Ont. - U Sports will allow incoming student-athletes who have played professional hockey to participate immediately in men's hockey without a waiting period. The change starts with the ...
Mar 11, 2025
Blue Jays win fourth straight with 3-2 victory over Twins in spring training
DUNEDIN - Josh Rivera hit the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-2 in spring training action on Tuesday. Rivera's RBI ca...
Mar 11, 2025