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Brazil mudslides from torrential rains kill at least 58
PETROPOLIS, Brazil (AP) - The death toll from devastating mudslides and floods that swept through a mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro state has reached 58, local authorities said Wednesday. The cit...
Feb 16, 2022
Arrows sign Canadian international back Brock Webster to help fill injury void
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows, dealing with a spate of injuries among the backs, have signed Canadian international wing/fullback Brock Webster. Toronto (0-2-0) visit NOLA Gold on Saturday in Major Lea...
Feb 16, 2022
2nd officer testifying in federal trial over Floyd killing
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A second former Minneapolis police officers charged with federal civil rights violations in George Floyd's killing has taken the stand at their trial. J. Alexander Kueng is test...
Feb 16, 2022
Towing industry concerned for safety and business after Emergencies Act issued
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. - Two associations representing the towing industry in Ontario and Alberta say expecting operators to clear blockades under the Emergencies Act is easier said than done. Mark Gr...
Feb 16, 2022
Broncos battle for win after Hounds bite back
Fans were on the edge of their seats at the Elgar Petersen Arena on Tuesday night as the Humboldt Broncos welcomed the Notre Dame Hounds to the barn.It was a learning experience for the green and gold...
Feb 16, 2022
Montreal man's death demonstrates need for better police training, coroner says
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner says the fatal shooting by Montreal police of a man in distress highlights a lack of training for officers dealing with people in crisis. Pierre Coriolan, 58, was shot thre...
Feb 16, 2022
Hawks diffuse Bombers in Flin Flon
The Nipawin Hawks have won back-to-back games for the first time since Dec. 11 and 14 after Tuesday's 4-2 victory in Flin Flon over the Bombers.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) club follow...
Feb 16, 2022
FSIN stands with Keeseekoose First Nation following the discovery of 54 unmarked graves
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is showing its support for the Keeseekoose First Nation after a ground-penetrating radar discovered 54 unmarked graves of children on the site of ...
Feb 16, 2022
The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, in Ottawa and various locations across Canada, on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. Al...
Feb 16, 2022
Jessie Fleming to captain Canada against host England at Arnold Clark Cup
Chalk up another honour for Jessie Fleming. In the absence of Christine Sinclair, the 23-year-old midfielder from London, Ont., will captain Canada against host England on Thursday at the Arnold Clark...
Feb 16, 2022