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Trapped US explorer thanks authorities for saving his life in emotional video from Turkish cave
ISTANBUL (AP) - In his first emotional video deep down a Turkish cave, a trapped U.S. explorer has thanked authorities for saving his life. "I was very close to the edge," said Mark Dickey in the vide...
Sep 07, 2023
Gilgeous-Alexander's high school coaches say guard's success inspiring Hamilton youth
TORONTO - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's former coaches in his hometown of Hamilton say his star performance for team Canada at the FIBA Basketball World Cup is a source of pride for the city and its baske...
Sep 07, 2023
A man is back in prison despite a deal reducing his sentence. He's fighting to restore the agreement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A lawyer for a man sent back to prison in South Carolina after a deal reducing his sentence was canceled said he plans to ask for the agreement to be restored. Attorney Todd Ruth...
Sep 07, 2023
Western Canada a global hot spot over summer months: Climate Central study
An analysis has found that Western Canada was one of the global hot spots in a summer that climate change made one of the warmest on record. The extensive study by Climate Central concludes that Canad...
Sep 07, 2023
'There's no one to fill his shoes': Journalist and author Peter C. Newman dies at 94
Veteran journalist and author Peter C. Newman, who held a mirror up to Canada, has died at the age of 94. He died in hospital in Belleville, Ont., Thursday morning from complications related to a stro...
Sep 07, 2023
PWHL's Montreal team signs Poulin, Desbiens, Stacey
MONTREAL - Forwards Marie-Philip-Poulin and Laura Stacey and goaltender Ann-Rene Desbiens were the first players signed by the Professional Women's Hockey League team in Montreal. The three members of...
Sep 07, 2023
Changes to minimum tax to add $2.6 billion over five years for feds: PBO
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says the federal government's proposed changes to the alternative minimum tax will generate an additional $2.6 billion in revenue over five years. The tax aim...
Sep 07, 2023
American players Knight, Keller and Frankel sign 3-year deals with Boston's PWHL team
BOSTON - Forward Hilary Knight, goaltender Aerin Frankel and defender Megan Keller have signed three-year contracts with the Boston franchise of the Professional Women's Hockey League. The trio helped...
Sep 07, 2023
Ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir to enter Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
OTTAWA - Decorated ice dance duo Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir and mixed martial arts star Georges St-Pierre are among the 2023 inductees into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. Randy Ferbey's curling team, ...
Sep 07, 2023
French actor Dujardin set for starring role at Rugby World Cup opening ceremony
PARIS (AP) - Award-winning French actor Jean Dujardin's involvement in the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony on Friday might prove a lucky omen for his nation when it takes on New Zealand. Dujardin wil...
Sep 07, 2023