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Prosecutors open investigation into Rep.-Elect George Santos
NEW YORK (AP) - Long Island prosecutors have launched an investigation into U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos of New York, after revelations surfaced that the now-embattled Republican lied about his herit...
Dec 28, 2022
Whitecaps extend midfielder Caio Alexandre's loan to Brazilian team for a year
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have extended midfielder Caio Alexandre's loan to Fortaleza EC for another year, with an obligation for the Brazilian side to purchase his contract if he hits undis...
Dec 28, 2022
Canada, allies demand Iran submit to binding arbitration for downing of Flight PS752
OTTAWA - Canada is among four countries calling on Iran to agree to binding arbitration for shooting down Flight PS752 nearly three years ago. The group of nations - which also includes Britain, Swede...
Dec 28, 2022
Canadian sprint star De Grasse has moved to Orlando to work with Irish coach Coghlan
Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse has a new home and a new coach. The six-time Olympic medallist and partner Nia Ali, an American hurdler, have moved to Orlando to work with Irishman John Coghlan, ...
Dec 28, 2022
Professional goalies work together to develop mindset in weekly meetings
Every week some of the top goalies in North America get together to talk about their feelings. The Zoom meetings are divided, with goalies from Canada's major junior leagues, the American Hockey Leagu...
Dec 28, 2022
Latest officer death heartbreaking, but expert says recent police deaths not a trend
OTTAWA - The death of Ontario Provincial Police Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala Tuesday marks the sixth police death in Canada since September, but an expert is warning the numbers do not represent a trend...
Dec 28, 2022
Canadian skier James Crawford second in World Cup downhill
BORMIO, Italy - Canadian skier James Crawford raced to a second-place finish on one of the world's most demanding courses to reach the podium in the final World Cup downhill of 2022. Crawford, from To...
Dec 28, 2022
Former Toronto FC fullback Domenico Criscito resurfaces in Italy with Genoa
Veteran defender Domenico Criscito, who announced his retirement from Toronto FC in mid-November, has resurfaced with his former club Genoa in Italy. Criscito, who turns 36 on Friday, joined the MLS t...
Dec 28, 2022
B.C. boosts funds to agency that handles disputes between landlords and tenants
VICTORIA - The newly created B.C. Ministry of Housing says it is taking steps to speed up and strengthen the process that handles disputes between landlords and tenants. A statement from the ministry,...
Dec 28, 2022
Top Stories of 2022: A year of record-setting weather
NANAIMO - Extended winters, record-setting rainfall, and a summer season which extended well into the fall rounded out some of our wild weather stories for 2022.January of 2022 started off much like h...
Dec 28, 2022