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Man who attacked author Salman Rushdie charged with supporting terrorist group
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - A man who severely injured author Salman Rushdie in a frenzied knife attack in western New York faces a new charge that he supported a terrorist group. An indictment unsealed in U...
Jul 24, 2024
Alouettes place QB Cody Fajardo on six-game injured list ahead of Riders meeting
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have placed starting quarterback Cody Fajardo on the six-game injured list ahead of their meeting with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday. Fajardo, last year's ...
Jul 24, 2024
UN cultural agency rejects plan to place Britain's Stonehenge on list of heritage sites in danger
NEW DELHI (AP) - The United Nations' cultural agency rejected recommendations Wednesday to place Stonehenge on the list of world heritage sites in danger over concerns that Britain's plans to build a ...
Jul 24, 2024
Edmonton Oilers hire Stan Bowman as general manager, vice president
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as the team's general manager and vice president of hockey operations, the club announced Wednesday. Bowman, 51, becomes the 11th GM in Oilers his...
Jul 24, 2024
Teck Resources reports second-quarter profit down from year ago
VANCOUVER - Teck Resources Ltd. reported its second-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago due in part to its reduced ownership in steelmaking coal business Elk Valley Resources, along with lowe...
Jul 24, 2024
In the news today: Wildfire evacuees relieved after evacuating Jasper
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Wildfire evacuees relieved after evacuating Jasper Some wildfire evacuees who were trapped in traffic for hour...
Jul 24, 2024
B.C. wildfire tally surges as firefighters take to air to battle blazes
The numbers seem ever increasing for British Columbia wildfire statistics, including more than 400 fires, tens of thousands of lightning strikes and at least six homes lost. The homes were in the Vena...
Jul 24, 2024
Bank of Canada expected to deliver second consecutive rate cut today
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is set to announce its interest rate decision this morning as economists widely expect a rate cut. Forecasters say slowing inflation and a weak economy justify a second con...
Jul 24, 2024
B.C. wildfire tally surges as firefighters take to air to battle blazes
The numbers seem ever increasing for British Columbia wildfire statistics, including more than 400 fires, tens of thousands of lightning strikes and at least six homes lost. The homes were in the Vena...
Jul 24, 2024
Wildfire evacuees ordered to leave Jasper find relief after long journey to safety
GRAND PRAIRIE, ALBERTA - Some wildfire evacuees who were trapped in traffic for hours while leaving Jasper National Park say they are feeling relieved to have found safety. Addison McNeill, who is 24,...
Jul 24, 2024