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Indigenous leaders, protesters gather in Vancouver to oppose Trans Mountain pipeline
VANCOUVER - Protesters against the federally-owned Trans Mountain pipeline gathered outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Saturday to show the government and investors that opposition to the project is...
Apr 9, 2022
Montreal's French citizens cast vote in first round of France's presidential election
MONTREAL - Thousands of French citizens hit the polling stations in Montreal Saturday to cast their votes in the first round of France's presidential election. The French Consulate in Montreal said in...
Apr 9, 2022
Pakistan's embattled PM ousted in no-confidence vote
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistan's political opposition ousted the country's embattled prime minister in a no confidence vote on Saturday, which they won after several of Imran Khan's allies and a key coalit...
Apr 9, 2022
Arrows down Old Glory DC for first Major League Rugby win in Toronto since June 2019
TORONTO - The depleted Toronto Arrows ran in four tries and held off a late rally to down winless Old Glory DC 32-27 in Major League Rugby play Saturday. Toronto, which was missing 14 players through ...
Apr 9, 2022
Toronto sailor Sarah Douglas wins World Cup gold in Spain
CALES DE MALLORCA, Spain - Canadian sailor Sarah Douglas won gold in laser radial at the World Sailing Hempel World Cup on Saturday. The 28-year-old from Toronto had built up a hefty 25-point lead on ...
Apr 9, 2022
The AP Interview: Zelenskyy seeks peace despite atrocities
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that he is committed to pressing for peace despite Russian attacks on civilians that have stunned the world, and he renewed h...
Apr 9, 2022
Put Guh and Zhoo back in Gushue, says Canadian skip after years of mispronunciation
LAS VEGAS - Fire up a memo for the curling arena host and let the television broadcasters know too. The surname of one of Canada's top curlers has been mispronounced for years. Announcers have used th...
Apr 9, 2022
Ottawa marks the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Ottawa held celebrations on Saturday to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which stands as one of Canada's most decisive military victories. Confederation Square became sil...
Apr 9, 2022
Jordan Palace says king to receive spine surgery in Germany
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - Jordan's monarch is traveling to Germany Sunday for a spine surgery, Jordan's palace announced Saturday. King Abdullah II, 60, will undergo a surgery to treat "a herniated disc in...
Apr 9, 2022
Toronto businesses hopeful as sports fans return for first time since pandemic
TORONTO - Downtown Toronto businesses are buzzing with anticipation as the city's three main sports franchises welcome thousands of fans to games for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Af...
Apr 9, 2022