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The death toll from militia clashes in Libyan capital jumps to 45, medical authorities say
CAIRO (AP) - The toll of people killed during clashes between rival militias in Libya's capital Tripoli has jumped to at least 45, medical authorities said Wednesday. Malek Merset, the spokesperson fo...
Aug 16, 2023
Winds, heat and lightning trigger concern as two British Columbia wildfires surge
VANCOUVER - Wildfire crews in British Columbia are bracing for an incoming weather system expected to bring strong winds and dry lightning by Thursday, but conditions are already flaring in at least t...
Aug 16, 2023
Winds, heat and lightning trigger concern as two British Columbia wildfires surge
VANCOUVER - Wildfire crews in British Columbia are bracing for an incoming weather system expected to bring strong winds and dry lightning by Thursday, but conditions are already flaring in at least t...
Aug 16, 2023
Canadian Ford looking to secure Edmonton Elks first win of season
Tre Ford is returning to the scene of his first win as a CFL starting quarterback. The 2021 Hec Crighton Trophy winner will make his second straight start and fifth overall Thursday night when the Edm...
Aug 16, 2023
Toronto FC loses goalkeeper Sean Johnson for four to six weeks with broken hand
Toronto FC's nightmarish season took another turn for the worse Wednesday with news that goalkeeper Sean Johnson will be out four to six weeks with a broken hand. The MLS team said Johnson was injured...
Aug 16, 2023
Canada's Denis Shapovalov withdraws from US Open due to knee injury
Denis Shapovalov is pulling out of the U.S. Open. The tennis star from Richmond Hill, Ont., made the announcement on social media Wednesday. Shapovalov stated that he had done everything he could to b...
Aug 16, 2023
Two people missing after float plane crashes in St. Lawrence River near Quebec City
QUEBEC - Two people are missing after a float plane crashed Tuesday in the St. Lawrence River southwest of Quebec City. Quebec provincial police spokesperson Sgt. Nancy Fournier says authorities recei...
Aug 16, 2023
Online bettors set to wager on King's Plate horse race for the first time
TORONTO - Ontario sports bettors will be able to place online wagers on the $1-million King's Plate. Woodbine Entertainment has reached an agreement with bet365 to make horse racing available to Ontar...
Aug 16, 2023
Major hurdle for downtown Nanaimo development reduced following groundwater decision
NANAIMO - With a requirement to gauge groundwater quality prior to potential redevelopment for nearly 150 downtown Nanaimo properties removed, the city's mayor believes the decision will aid revitaliz...
Aug 16, 2023
Canadian basketball star Jamal Murray will sit out FIBA World Cup
TORONTO - Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray will not suit up for Canada in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, Canada Basketball announced on Wednesday. Murray, who attended Canada's training camp earlier thi...
Aug 16, 2023