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Union vote begins on B.C. port deal that could end months-long dispute
VANCOUVER - A union vote among British Columbia port workers is underway to determine the fate of a deal with employers that could bring their long-running industrial dispute to an end. The Internatio...
Aug 03, 2023
Morocco's historic run at the Women's World Cup ignites national pride at home
RABAT, Morocco (AP) - In the picturesque town of Sale, the shock and euphoria of Morocco's soccer team advancing to the knockout round of the Women's World Cup were palpable. "We did not expect this a...
Aug 03, 2023
Some federal parties resisting foreign interference probe looking beyond China: Singh
OTTAWA - New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party faces resistance to including countries other than China in the terms of reference for a public inquiry on foreign interference. House leaders...
Aug 03, 2023
Quebec, Airbnb deadlocked on illegal rentals as Montreal begins its own crackdown
MONTREAL - The Quebec government and Airbnb are at odds over how to identify illegal short-term rental listings that persist on the platform as the deadline approaches for the company to ensure compli...
Aug 03, 2023
Pittsburgh synagogue gunman has been sentenced to die in the nation’s deadliest antisemitic attack
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The man who killed 11 congregants at a Pittsburgh synagogue was formally sentenced to death Thursday, one day after a jury determined that capital punishment was appropriate for the ...
Aug 03, 2023
Blue Jays put reliever Trevor Richards on 15-day injured list; call up Bowden Francis
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have placed reliever Trevor Richards on the 15-day injured list with neck inflammation. The team also recalled fellow right-hander Bowden Francis from Triple-A Buffalo....
Aug 03, 2023
Germany's exit at the Women's World Cup caps wild finale to the group stage as upsets continue
SYDNEY (AP) - In a wild finale to the group stage of the Women's World Cup, two-time champion Germany was eliminated on Thursday and the second lowest-ranked team in the tournament, Morocco, advanced ...
Aug 03, 2023
Vancouver Whitecaps acquire Canadian defender Sam Adekugbe
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired Canadian defender Sam Adekugbe via transfer from Turkish side Hatayspor on Thursday. The 28-year-old wingback agreed to a Major League Soccer contract thro...
Aug 03, 2023
Oaks winner Elysian Field, Plate Trial victor Paramount Prince to run in King's Plate
TORONTO - Oaks winner Elysian Field and Plate Trial victor Paramount Prince will both run in the $1-million King's Plate. Mark Casse, the trainer for both horses, said Elysian field and Paramount Prin...
Aug 03, 2023
Manitoba government promising up to $1M to support bid for basketball championship
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is promising up to $1 million dollars to support a bid by the Winnipeg Sea Bears to host the Canadian Elite Basketball League championship in 2025. The Sea Bears joi...
Aug 03, 2023