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Twins Tyson, Jalen Philpot both have their eyes on claiming CFL's top Canadian award
He's still on the mend, but Tyson Philpot anticipates a triumphant return to the Montreal Alouettes in 2025. A foot injury prematurely ended Philpot's promising '24 campaign. The North Delta, B.C., na...
Apr 11, 2025

Federal judge refuses to block immigration enforcement operations in houses of worship
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge refused on Friday to block immigration agents from conducting enforcement operations at houses of worship in a lawsuit filed by religious groups over a new policy ado...
Apr 11, 2025

Yorkton-Melville Green Party candidate happy with campaign
The Green Party candidate in the Yorkton-Melville constituency is hoping that her familiarity with the riding will help her come election day. Valerie Brooks grew up in the Hudson Bay area and has tie...
Apr 11, 2025

Canadian rugby sevens men win three straight at Challenger Series event in Poland
KRAKOW - Canada's men posted wins over Madagascar, Japan and Portugal on Friday to advance to the semifinals of World Rugby's second-tier Challenger Series. Canada defeated Madagascar 29-24 before dow...
Apr 11, 2025

Plane carrying 3 people crashes in South Florida near a major highway
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) - A small plane carrying three people crashed Friday morning in South Florida near a major interstate highway and pushed a car onto railroad tracks, officials said. Boca Raton po...
Apr 11, 2025

Sex assault civil trial of Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon to resume next week
MONTREAL - The sexual assault civil trial of Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon will resume next week after the Court of Appeal rejected his appeal of the scope of questions his lawyers could ask i...
Apr 11, 2025

McEwen outscores Dunstone in early draw at the AMJ Players' Championship
TORONTO - Mike McEwen outscored Matt Dunstone 9-8 in a battle of Canadian teams on Friday at the AMJ Players' Championship. Dunstone stole a point in the eighth end but McEwen scored a single in the e...
Apr 11, 2025

Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump's tariffs
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says there are signs that the global and Canadian economies are slowing. Carney took another day off the campaign trail today to convene his Canada-U.S. cabinet com...
Apr 11, 2025

Ottawa Senators, Canadian Tire renew arena naming rights deal
OTTAWA - TheOttawa Senators have extended their arena naming rights deal with retail chain Canadian Tire, the NHL club announced Friday. The length and value of the contract were not disclosed. The te...
Apr 11, 2025

House fire in RM of Torch River results in no injuries
The Nipawin Fire Department (NFD) responded to a house fire Thursday night. The blaze happened in the RM of Torch River just before 9 p.m. west of the old bridge.Crews were forced to cool a nearby die...
Apr 11, 2025