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Strong earthquake in southwest Pakistan kills at least 11
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) - A powerful earthquake early Thursday shook a remote mountainous part of southwestern Pakistan dotted with coal mines and mud houses, killing at least 11 people and injuring mor...
Oct 06, 2021

Judge orders Texas to suspend new law banning most abortions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A federal judge on Wednesday ordered Texas to suspend the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S., which since September has banned most abortions in the nation's second-most po...
Oct 06, 2021

Canada missing some important pieces for World Cup qualifying showdown with Mexico
Canada will be missing some important pieces when it takes on Mexico at historic Azteca Stadium in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying play Thursday. Coach John Herdman said veteran goalkeeper Milan Borjan,...
Oct 06, 2021

Wildlife collisions still a concern this fall: Wildlife federation
Although summer has wrapped up, wildlife can still pose a hazard if you're driving on the highway.The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, along with SGI, is reminding motorists of the danger along the r...
Oct 06, 2021

Jays GM Atkins excited about potential in off-season to build upon team's progress
TORONTO - With a strong core anchored by some of the game's top young players, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins is feeling bullish about the team's possibilities entering the off-season. A Septem...
Oct 06, 2021

Confirmed drug overdoses currently down across Northern Saskatchewan, suspected deaths still being investigated
Several communities across Northern Saskatchewan are currently on pace to see a drop in the number of overdose-related deaths year-over-year.According to data from the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, A...
Oct 06, 2021

Detour on Highway 5 in Humboldt due to scheduled road work
Motorists in Humboldt will notice a detour in the city starting on Thursday.The sections of Highway 5 that were dug up as part of the watermain replacement line over the summer will be paved.To accomm...
Oct 06, 2021

Champagnie felt immediate connection to Raptors out of 16-17 teams he practised for
TORONTO - Justin Champagnie has an unwavering belief in himself, and once he sets a target, he says, he usually hits it. "I always had a dream in mind of making it to the NBA and playing here," the 20...
Oct 06, 2021

Judicial recount gives Trudeau's Liberals one more victory in Quebec
OTTAWA - Federal Liberals say they've picked up another seat in Quebec after a judicial recount. They say incumbent Brenda Shanahan will be returning to Parliament after the recount declared her the w...
Oct 06, 2021

Nova Scotia's top court finds systemic discrimination of people with disabilities
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's highest court has concluded there is systemic discrimination in the province against people with disabilities who are seeking services and housing in the community. In a landma...
Oct 06, 2021