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Decision expected today in Jacob Hoggard's appeal of sexual assault conviction
TORONTO - Ontario's top court is expected to deliver its ruling today in the case of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard, who is challenging his sexual assault conviction. Hoggard was found guilty in June...
Aug 16, 2024
Mpox strain spreading in African countries could arrive in Canada, doctors say
The type of mpox spreading rapidly through several African countries could arrive in Canada, where that strain hasn't appeared before, Canadian experts say. The detection of clade I mpox in Sweden in ...
Aug 16, 2024
CBSA to use facial recognition app for people facing deportation: documents
OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency plans to implement an app that uses facial recognition technology to keep track of people who have been ordered to be deported from the country. The mobile r...
Aug 16, 2024
Palau's president says China is weaponizing lucrative tourism over his refusal to break Taiwan ties
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Beijing weaponized tourism to the Pacific archipelago of Palau over its allegiance to Taiwan and its accusations that China was behind a major cyberattack there, Preside...
Aug 15, 2024
Lewis Ward kicks game-winning field goal to lift Redblacks over Stampeders 31-29
CALGARY - Lewis Ward kicked a 51-yard field goal with no time left on the clock to lead the Ottawa Redblacks to a 31-29 win over the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium on Thursday. Quarterback Jere...
Aug 15, 2024
Ernesto grows into Cat 2 hurricane as it aims for Bermuda, leaving many in Puerto Rico without power
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Hurricane Ernesto strengthened into a Category 2 storm Thursday night as it barreled toward Bermuda after leaving hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico without po...
Aug 15, 2024
Thailand’s Parliament is set to choose a new prime minister with Thaksin's daughter a likely nominee
BANGKOK (AP) - Thailand's Parliament convened to select a new prime minister Friday with the youngest daughter of the divisive former leader Thaksin Shinawatra expected to be nominated. The vote would...
Aug 15, 2024
Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter's 2023 death
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Forests Ministry says it is doing everything possible to keep those who fight wildfires in the province safe, while the government workers' union wants more protections f...
Aug 15, 2024
Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter's 2023 death
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Forests Ministry says it is doing everything possible to keep those who fight wildfires in the province safe, while the government workers' union wants more protections f...
Aug 15, 2024
Whitecaps FC Girls down Allianza in CONCACAF W Champions Cup playoff in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR - Emily Wong's 25th-minute penalty moved the Whitecaps FC Girls Elite team into the group stage of the inaugural CONCACAF W Champions Cup with a 1-0 preliminary-round victory Thursday ove...
Aug 15, 2024