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Canada women look forward to challenge of New Zealand in Pacific Four Series rugby
After a somewhat laboured 26-14 win over the ninth-ranked United States in its first outing of the year, No. 2 Canada faces a stiffer test Friday against No. 3 New Zealand in Pacific Four Series women...
May 15, 2025
Supreme Court won't review school board's decision to sanction trustee over remarks
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not review the Toronto Catholic District School Board's decision to sanction a trustee over comments he made during a debate. At a November 2019 public meetin...
May 15, 2025
Alberta government amends referendum bill in effort to placate First Nations' concern
Alberta's government has made 11th-hour changes to controversial proposed legislation declaring that no separation referendum question could threaten First Nations' existing treaty rights.Premier Dani...
May 15, 2025
Bloc Québécois to challenge Terrebonne election result in court
OTTAWA - The Bloc Qubcois will launch a legal challenge of the controversial election result in the federal riding of Terrebonne. Speaking in Ottawa this morning, Bloc Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet sai...
May 15, 2025
Canada hosts Davis Cup tie against Israel in Halifax
TORONTO - Halifax will host a Davis Cup World Group I tie between Canada and Israel on Sept. 12-13, Tennis Canada announced Thursday. The matchup at Scotiabank Centre will decide which nation moves on...
May 15, 2025
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he is sending a delegation to Istanbul for peace talks with Russia
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday he will send a team headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to the Turkish city of Istanbul for peace talks with a Russian ...
May 15, 2025
Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to helping a man evade federal immigration agents
MILWAUKEE (AP) - A Wisconsin judge pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that she helped a man who is in the country illegally evade U.S. immigration authorities looking to arrest him in her courtroo...
May 15, 2025
Dick's Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Dick's Sporting Goods is buying the struggling footwear chain Foot Locker for about $2.4 billion, the second buyout of a major footwear company in as many weeks as business leaders struggle with uncer...
May 15, 2025
Dick's Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Dick's Sporting Goods is buying the struggling footwear chain Foot Locker for about $2.4 billion, the second buyout of a major footwear company in as many weeks as business leaders struggle with uncer...
May 15, 2025
Naples will host the next America's Cup in 2027
ROME (AP) - The next America's Cup will be held off Naples, Italy, in 2027, holder Team New Zealand announced on Thursday. It will be the 38th edition of the world's most famous regatta and the first ...
May 15, 2025