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Gressel set for Whitecaps debut as Vancouver looks to halt rolling Chicago Fire
VANCOUVER - The newest addition to the Vancouver Whitecaps' lineup simply wants to contribute. Days after the 'Caps acquired Julian Gressel from D.C. United for US$900,000 in general allocation money,...
Jul 22, 2022
Toronto FC ready to roll out its newly acquired Italian star power against Charlotte
Toronto FC's Italian era kicks off for real Saturday with Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi projected to make their MLS debut, joining compatriot Domenico Criscito who already has three TFC ap...
Jul 22, 2022
Canada's Immigration Department revamps anti-racism strategy following criticism
OTTAWA - The federal Immigration Department has updated its anti-racism strategy following criticism during the Ukrainian refugee crisis, but groups representing applicants and refugees say it's uncle...
Jul 22, 2022
Canadian bishops collecting donations from papal visit 'inappropriate': AFN chief
OTTAWA - The assembly of Catholic bishops organizing Pope Francis's visit to Canada, where he is expected to apologize for the church's role in residential schools, is soliciting donations from those ...
Jul 22, 2022
Steve Bannon convicted of contempt charges in 1/6 case
WASHINGTON (AP) - Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump was convicted Friday of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating th...
Jul 22, 2022
Nanaimo man loses $2,600 in rental scam
NANAIMO - Money wired to a person claiming to have a rental available for a Bowen Rd. home turned out to be a scam.Nanaimo RCMP say the incident happened in early July when the complainant began commu...
Jul 22, 2022
Police: Gunman kills 3 at Iowa state park; shooter also dead
MAQUOKETA, Iowa (AP) - Three people were killed in a shooting at a state park in eastern Iowa Friday morning and the suspected gunman is also dead, police said. Police responded to reports of the shoo...
Jul 22, 2022
White House announces $270M military package for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House announced Friday that the U.S. is sending an additional $270 million in security assistance to Ukraine, a package that will include additional medium range rocket sys...
Jul 22, 2022
Air Force establishes new division to 'protect Canadian interests in space'
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Air Force's newest division is focused on extraterrestrial matters. A reorganization of the existing space-focused team will now be known as 3 Canadian Space Division, with...
Jul 22, 2022
Conservative party moving ahead with third debate Aug. 3, still deciding format
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party of Canada is pushing ahead with a third leadership debate, telling members to tune in Aug. 3. The party informed members of the date in an email Thursday night after co...
Jul 22, 2022