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Rare eclipse due Saturday over western B.C., but clouds could block the show
VANCOUVER - Western British Columbia will be the best place in Canada to view a rare annular solar eclipse set to happen Saturday, but cloudy skies could obscure the phenomenon for many viewers. An an...
Oct 13, 2023
Rare eclipse due Saturday over western B.C., but clouds could block the show
VANCOUVER - Western British Columbia will be the best place in Canada to view a rare annular solar eclipse set to happen Saturday, but cloudy skies could obscure the phenomenon for many viewers. An an...
Oct 13, 2023
US says North Korea delivered 1,000 containers of equipment and munitions to Russia for Ukraine war
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House said on Friday that North Korea has delivered more than 1,000 containers of military equipment and munitions to Russia for its ongoing war in Ukraine. Speculation abo...
Oct 13, 2023
Andre De Grasse shares life lessons from on and off the track in new book
Reflecting on how he overcame obstacles in the past helped Andre De Grasse break out of his funk in 2023. De Grasse had to look back at his life and his career while writing his new book "Ignite: Unlo...
Oct 13, 2023
Macklem says BoC will have to decide whether to be patient or to raise rates further
OTTAWA - Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank will be deciding whether to exert patience at its next rate meeting or hike rates further. Macklem held a virtual roundtable with re...
Oct 13, 2023
Rolling Alouettes visit Elks with chance to wrap up a home playoff game
EDMONTON - The goal for the Montreal Alouettes is simple - clinch second place in the CFL's East Division and lock down a home playoff game. The Alouettes visit the 4-12 Edmonton Elks on Saturday afte...
Oct 13, 2023
Argos to rest Ouellette in game versus Ottawa Redblacks
TORONTO - A career milestone will have to wait for A.J. Ouellette. The rugged American running back won't play Saturday night when the Toronto Argonauts host the Ottawa Redblacks at BMO Field. Ouellet...
Oct 13, 2023
Canada's Leylah Fernandez through to semifinal at Hong Kong Open
HONG KONG - Canada's Leylah Fernandez reached the semifinals of the Hong Kong open with a 7-6 (2), 6-2 win over Linda Fruhvirtova of Czechia on Friday. Fernandez had five aces and was broken just once...
Oct 13, 2023
Quebec plans to double university tuition for out-of-province students by 2024
MONTREAL - The Quebec government is doubling tuition for out-of-province students to give more money to francophone universities. Tuition for Canadians outside Quebec will jump to $17,000 from $8,992 ...
Oct 13, 2023
Former world champion laments Olympic move away from breaking at 2028 L.A. Games
Former world champion Philip Kim says the move to drop breaking from the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles is disappointing, especially before the sport debuts at next year's Paris Games. Each host ...
Oct 13, 2023