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In the news today: Canada removes 41 diplomats from India after immunity threats
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Canada has pulled most envoys out of India due to diplomatic immunity threats: ...
Oct 20, 2023
Canada's Auger-Aliassime falls to American Giron in quarterfinal of Japan Open
TOKYO - Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime fell to American qualifier Marcos Giron 6-1, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Japan Open on Friday. Auger-Aliassime, the tournament's eighth seed, struggled wit...
Oct 20, 2023
Woman sentenced for online rental scam in Parksville, police preach 'buyer beware'
NANAIMO - A vulnerable family lost nearly $1,000 and badly needed housing during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in Parksville in an all too common breach of trust offence.Lindsay Eli...
Oct 20, 2023
Testimony from Ottawa police liaison set to continue in 'Freedom Convoy' trial
OTTAWA - A police liaison officer who was in touch with organizer Chris Barber during the "Freedom Convoy" protests last year is set to continue her testimony in his criminal trial today. Barber's def...
Oct 20, 2023
Minjee Lee birdies 18th hole to take a 2-stroke lead at LPGA South Korea event
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Minjee Lee overcame swirling winds to shoot a 3-under 69 on Friday and take a two-stroke lead after two rounds of the LPGA South Korea tournament. Lee had a two-round total o...
Oct 20, 2023
Israel doesn't plan to control 'life in Gaza' after destroying Hamas, defense minister says
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israel's defense minister said Friday that after the country destroys the Hamas militant group, the military does not plan to control "life in the Gaza Strip" Defense Mi...
Oct 20, 2023
Bibby hat trick leads Clippers to 9-3 victory in Cowichan
DUNCAN - The Clippers offense shone in a 9-3 win over the Capitals.Luke Bibby had three goals, Michael Murtagh and Brett Merner had a goal and two assists each in the victory.Nanaimo led 2-0 after the...
Oct 19, 2023
Eichel breaks tie, champion Golden Knights beat Jets 5-3 for 5th straight victory to open season
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - Jack Eichel broke a tie on a power play with 4:36 left and the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Thursday night for their fifth straight...
Oct 19, 2023
Canada captain Christine Sinclair posts teaser short video on social media
One day after Canada coach Bev Priestman gingerly handled a question about Christine Sinclair's future, the Canada captain offered a hint on social media Thursday. Sinclair posted a short teaser video...
Oct 19, 2023
Golden Knights pull ahead late, top Jets 5-3 in playoff rematch
WINNIPEG - Jack Eichel scored the go-ahead goal with 4:36 remaining and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Thursday night. Jonathan Marchessault, Brett Howden, Alec Martinez an...
Oct 19, 2023