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Should governments legislate 'bubble zones' around places of worship? Some say yes
OTTAWA - Representatives of Muslim and Jewish community groups say it's time for governments to consider legislating extra protections around places of worship, schools and daycares. Richard Marceau o...
Jun 18, 2024
Massachusetts suffers statewide outage of its 911 services
BOSTON (AP) - The 911 system across Massachusetts went down Tuesday afternoon, making it impossible for anyone to reach emergency services through the call number. It was unclear how many communities ...
Jun 18, 2024
Canada looking to defend world junior football crown in Edmonton
Warren Craney has plenty riding on the 2024 International Federation of American Football (IFAF) world junior championship. The global event begins Thursday in Edmonton following a six-year absence. P...
Jun 18, 2024
CF Montreal prepares to host New York Red Bulls under extreme heat
MONTREAL - Forward Kwadwo Opoku isn't complaining as CF Montreal gears up for a meeting with the New York Red Bulls under scorching-hot conditions Wednesday at Saputo Stadium. Environment Canada issue...
Jun 18, 2024
Canadian Soccer Business, Mediapro settle lawsuit, agree to part ways at end of year
TORONTO - Canadian Soccer Business and Mediapro have settled their legal differences with an agreement that will see the two parties go their separate ways at the end of the year. Previously CSB and M...
Jun 18, 2024
Fort Good Hope residents remain out as wildfire grows in Northwest Territories
FORT GOOD HOPE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES - A wildfire that forced the evacuation of Fort Good Hope in the Northwest Territories continues to grow but has not destroyed any structures. Fire officials say ...
Jun 18, 2024
Construction of kidney hemodialysis unit in Surrey, B.C., starts in August: Eby
SURREY, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby says construction of an $85-million expansion of kidney hemodialysis services in Surrey is set to start in August. Eby says a new unit at Surrey Memor...
Jun 18, 2024
B.C. safety agency moves to cut risks for construction cranes after fatal accidents
RICHMOND, B.C. - British Columbia's worker safety agency is moving to address "gaps" in construction crane safety after recent accidents, including fatalities. WorkSafeBC says in a statement that it d...
Jun 18, 2024
Woman sentenced for post-treatment crime spree in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An Alberta woman avoided jail after being convicted of stealing mail, a vehicle, and items from a thrift store in three separate incidents while living in Nanaimo. Brittany Michelle Barling,...
Jun 18, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal starting lineup, set to be first to play at 6 European Championships
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo is set to become the first player to feature at six European Championship tournaments after being named in Portugal's starting lineup for its opening game aga...
Jun 18, 2024