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Zhang to make fifth Olympic appearance as part of Canada's table tennis team
TORONTO - Mo Zhang and Eugene Wang will lead an experienced Canadian table tennis team at this summer's Paris Olympics. Zhang, from Vancouver, will be competing at her fifth Olympics as part of the ro...
Jun 20, 2024
Hate the long walk on Canada Day? Ottawa mayor, feds point fingers over transit plan
OTTAWA - People attending Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa can use public transit for free, but they won't be allowed to use the train station closest to the event. The main stage is set up at LeBret...
Jun 20, 2024
Competitive season ends on a high for Nanaimo Gymnastics School
NANAIMO - The season has now ended for the elite competitive athletes at the Nanaimo Gymnastics School, but there's one session remaining for their recreational students.The Vancouver Island Champions...
Jun 20, 2024
Canada thumps Germany 3-0 in men's Volleyball Nations League action
MANILA - Canada improved its chances of advancing to the quarterfinals of the men's Volleyball Nations League with a lopsided 3-0 win over Germany on Thursday. Stephen Maar and Arthur Szwarc each had ...
Jun 20, 2024
France coach says team doing all to ensure Mbappé available for Netherlands match at Euro 2024
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) - France coach Didier Deschamps says his team is doing all "to ensure" Kylian Mbapp is available for the Euro 2024 clash against the Netherlands on Friday. "Everything is going w...
Jun 20, 2024
Calgary mayor sticks to Stampede opening day for possible main water fix
CALGARY - Calgary's mayor is sticking to opening day of the Stampede as a best-case scenario for the full resumption of water services in the city. But Jyoti Gondek warns that unforeseen problems coul...
Jun 20, 2024
Supreme Court of Canada won't hear dispute about Nova Scotia teacher contract
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not delve into a dispute between Nova Scotia and its teachers union that stretches back several years. The province's Supreme Court ruled two years ago that a...
Jun 20, 2024
Justice minister says RCMP has tools needed to deal with threats against politicians
OTTAWA - Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani says he isn't going anywhere without a mobile duress alarm in his pocket. He doesn't move around without first informing someone, including when he attend...
Jun 20, 2024
Late leveler denies Slovenia first Euros win in draw with Serbia at Euro 2024
MUNICH (AP) - A late strike denied Slovenia a first ever win in a European Championship as Serbia snatched a 1-1 draw on Thursday. an Karninik's 69th-minute goal put Slovenia on the brink of an histor...
Jun 20, 2024
Senators approve bill to fight foreign interference after voting down amendment
OTTAWA - The Senate has passed a government bill intended to help deter, investigate and punish foreign interference. Senators approved the legislation late Wednesday after voting down a proposed amen...
Jun 20, 2024