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Quebec police arrest 31 people during election campaign for threats, property damage
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police say 31 people were arrested for threats against candidates during the province's recently completed election campaign. Police spokesman Nicolas Scholtus says a tota...
Oct 7, 2022
Vancouver Whitecaps continue improbable quest for playoff position
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps know onlookers have counted them out for weeks. Losses to Nashville and San Jose and Colorado appeared to snuff out the club's playoff hopes last month. Heading int...
Oct 7, 2022
Libyan group: At least 15 killed after fire on migrant ship
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) - A spokesman for Libya's Red Crescent said Friday that at least 15 people had been killed after an apparent fire broke out aboard a migrant ship off Libya's western coast. Migran...
Oct 7, 2022
Plenty of Canadian content on display on and off the field at MLS Next Pro Cup
Toronto FC II's run in the MLS Next Pro playoffs ended last weekend in a wild 4-3 extra-time loss to Columbus Crew 2. But there will still be plenty of Canadian - and ex-TFC - content on display Satur...
Oct 7, 2022
Copper wire thieves targeting City lights after exhausting other Nanaimo options
NANAIMO - A rise in copper wire thefts from street lights is being noticed by local Mounties.Nanaimo RCMP report a handful of the thefts in recent weeks, involving light standards broken into and copp...
Oct 7, 2022
N.L. and N.B. hockey associations address Hockey Canada scandal but don't cut ties
The provincial hockey associations of New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador are highlighting their efforts to address sexual violence amid criticism the national governing body mishandled allege...
Oct 7, 2022
Toronto Argonauts set to square off at home versus B.C. Lions
TORONTO - The focus remains squarely upon the B.C. Lions but quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson and the Toronto Argonauts are fully aware of what lies ahead. Toronto (8-6) hosts B.C. (10-4) on Saturda...
Oct 7, 2022
Yellowknife pub acquitted of breaking COVID-19 rules
YELLOWKNIFE - The owners of a pub in Yellowknife say they're relieved after they learned they wouldn't have to pay a more than $5,000 ticket for violating Northwest Territories COVID-19 public health ...
Oct 7, 2022
Alberta MLA steps aside, encourages incoming premier Smith to run in the seat
CALGARY - An Alberta legislature member has resigned and is encouraging the freshly chosen United Conservative Party leader - and next premier - to run for her seat in a byelection. Michaela Frey, who...
Oct 7, 2022
Quebec unions try to brush off plans forcing teachers to help clean students' teeth
MONTREAL - Quebec's teachers say they don't have time to supervise children brushing their teeth every day. Teachers unions say their members have high enough workloads and that now is not the time to...
Oct 7, 2022