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Former Liberal MP warns of tough times ahead with U.S. over NATO spending target
OTTAWA - Retired Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie says Canada will soon face a rough ride from the U.S. for failing to meet its defence spending targets after the dramatic political comeback of president-elect ...
Nov 07, 2024
California governor calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday called for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to ...
Nov 07, 2024
Freshman Democrat Val Hoyle wins reelection to US House in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Democratic U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle has won reelection in Oregon's 4th Congressional District. The freshman incumbent defeated Republican Monique DeSpain, an Air Force veteran who has...
Nov 07, 2024
Flesch brothers set to start in Canada-Chile rugby test match in Bucharest
Noah Flesch is set to earn his first Canada 15s cap, lining up with brother Mason Flesch on Saturday when the Canadian men play Chile in a rugby test match in Romania. The 22nd-ranked Canadians take o...
Nov 07, 2024
Ticats quarterback Mitchell headlines 2024 CFL all-star squad
TORONTO - Bo Levi Mitchell is a CFL all-star for the third time, The Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback and East Division finalist for the CFL's outstanding player award was named to the 2024 all-star sq...
Nov 07, 2024
Independent Sen. Angus King turns back 3 challengers to win in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Independent Sen. Angus King turned back challenges by a former Republican state party chair and a Democratic environmental activist in Maine to win a third term with a majority ...
Nov 07, 2024
Panthers give Canadian running back Chuba Hubbard a 4-year contract extension
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers rewarded running back Chuba Hubbard with a four-year contract extension on Thursday that will keep him with the team through the 2028 season. Financial ter...
Nov 07, 2024
In the news today: Canada's health-care spending to reach $372 billion in 2024
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Health-care spending expected to outpace economy and reach $372 billion in 2024: CIHI The Canadian Institute f...
Nov 07, 2024
Dabrowski, Routliffe remain unbeaten at WTA Finals, reach semifinals in Riyadh
RIYADH - Gabriela Dabrowski of Ottawa and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe rallied to defeat Americans Caroline Dolehide and Desirae Krawczyk 4-6, 6-3, (10-6) on Thursday at the WTA Finals. With the win, ...
Nov 07, 2024
PWHL unveils game jerseys with new team names, logos
TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League has revealed the jersey designs for its six newly named teams. Each PWHL team operated under its city name, with players wearing jerseys featuring the ...
Nov 07, 2024