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B.C. father and daughter accuse Canadian Tire, security company of racism, profiling
COQUITLAM, B.C. - An Indigenous father and daughter in British Columbia are accusing Canadian Tire and its third party security company of racial profiling and racism after they say he was singled out...
Oct 1, 2024
A plane carrying Brazil's president back home returns to Mexico City due to a technical problem
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazil's air force said Tuesday that the airplane carrying Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva experienced a technical problem after leaving Mexico City and will return to th...
Oct 1, 2024
Skubal sensational, Tigers jump on Valdez early to get 3-1 win over Astros in AL Wild Card Series
HOUSTON (AP) - Tarik Skubal kept up his stellar season with a sensational playoff debut and the Detroit Tigers got to Framber Valdez early in a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros in their AL Wild Card Se...
Oct 1, 2024
Office of Alberta Premier Smith responds to her comment about chemtrails
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says her recent comment about chemtrails doesn't mean she believes the United States government is spraying them in the province. Spokeswoman Savanna...
Oct 1, 2024
Violent attack on girl captured on video in Kelowna, B.C., RCMP investigating
KELOWNA, B.C. - Police in Kelowna, B.C., say they're investigating a violent attack on a girl that was captured on video on Friday night. RCMP say they are "reviewing very clear and detailed video of ...
Oct 1, 2024
Canadian men edge Nepal with three balls remaining in T20 cricket match
KING CITY, Ont. - Former captain Saad Bin Zafar scored 33 not out Tuesday to lead Canada to a four-wicket win over Nepal in a T20 cricket match. After Nepal scored 139 for six in its 20 overs, the Can...
Oct 1, 2024
Senior Bengal cat Mildred looking for her retirement home
NANAIMO - Mildred is a very special cat currently at the Nanaimo SPCA.At 12 years old, this senior Bengal mix cat has seen a lot in her life, and all she wants now is a warm spot to sleep and a friend...
Oct 1, 2024
Canadian government not ordering Novavax's protein-based COVID-19 vaccine this year
TORONTO - The Public Health Agency of Canada says it is not providing Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine this respiratory virus season, citing low demand. It says the manufacturer requires a minimum order of ...
Oct 1, 2024
Toronto FC needs two wins and likely help from elsewhere to make MLS playoffs
TORONTO - With just two regular-season games remaining, Toronto FC sits on the MLS playoff bubble with no margin of error. Even two wins may not be enough to return to the post-season for the first ti...
Oct 1, 2024
Hurricane Helene's death toll passes the 150 mark after South Carolina adds to its tally
SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said Tuesday that the remnants of Hurricane Helene killed 36 people in the state, which pushes the storm's overall death toll to 152. McMaster...
Oct 1, 2024