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Toronto Argonauts look for first victory in Edmonton since 2013 season
They've been eliminated from CFL playoff contention but the Edmonton Elks face a solid opportunity to snap their dubious home losing streak. Edmonton (4-12) hosts the Toronto Argonauts (9-6) on Saturd...
Oct 12, 2022
Halifax to 'go ahead' with hosting world junior hockey championships, says mayor
HALIFAX - The Halifax Regional Council says it will go ahead with hosting the IIHF World Junior Championship in Halifax and Moncton later this year. Mayor Mike Savage told a special council meeting la...
Oct 12, 2022
Tories maintain slight lead over Liberals in new poll, but with smaller gap
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals have gained back some support after the Conservatives enjoyed a surge when Pierre Poilievre became leader. The data released today...
Oct 12, 2022
Ex-NBA player Ben Gordon charged with assaulting son, police
NEW YORK (AP) - Former NBA player Ben Gordon is facing assault charges for allegedly punching his son at a New York airport. The alleged assault occurred Monday evening at LaGuardia Airport. According...
Oct 12, 2022
Indiana Supreme Court keeps state abortion ban on hold
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order Wednesday that prevents the state from enforcing a Republican-backed abortion ban while it considers whether it violates the state constit...
Oct 12, 2022
Pickleball, Colbert, other stars team up for charity special
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The pickleball craze is getting the Stephen Colbert treatment, with charity the winner. Colbert will host CBS' "Pickled," described as a sports-comedy special centered on a celebrit...
Oct 12, 2022
Jury indicates verdict reached in Alex Jones' trial
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) - Jurors indicated Wednesday they have reached a verdict in conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Connecticut defamation trial. Their decision was expected to be announced shortly. Jon...
Oct 12, 2022
Deaths of homeless people in B.C. rose by 75% in 2021: coroner
VANCOUVER - The BC Coroners Service says deaths of homeless people in the province jumped 75 per cent in 2021 compared with the year before. A preliminary report released by the service shows there we...
Oct 12, 2022
Ratzlaff’s hat trick leads Hawks to victory
The Nipawin Hawks battled back with five goals in the third period Tuesday in Yorkton soaring to a 7-5 win over the Terriers.Nipawin was led by their captain and now the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey Lea...
Oct 12, 2022
Poilievre appoints MP Randy Hoback to Conservative Shadow Cabinet
Prince Albert MP Randy Hoback is one of the dozens that will serve in the Shadow Cabinet under new Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.Poilievre announced the list of Parliamentary critics Wednesday,...
Oct 12, 2022