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Winnipeg Blue Bombers can become first CFL team to cement playoff spot with win
TORONTO - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers can become the first CFL team to cement a playoff spot this weekend. According to the CFL, Winnipeg (9-2) would become the first team to punch its post-season ticke...
Aug 29, 2023
Quebec boy acquitted of assault after 'teasing' sister as they were watching movie
SHAWINIGAN, Que. - A child has been acquitted of assaulting his younger stepsister after what a Quebec judge deemed to be a harmless bit of teasing. The boy, who was 12 years old at the time, admitted...
Aug 29, 2023
Gilgeous-Alexander has 27 points, Canada routs Latvia 101-75 at basketball World Cup
JAKARTA, Indonesia - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a game-high 27 points and Canada overcame a sluggish first quarter to rout Latvia 101-75 on Tuesday at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Canada trailed 23...
Aug 29, 2023
Alouettes sign DL Desjardins, DB Valente; release Canadian WR Mayala
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have signed defensive lineman Vincent Desjardins and defensive back Daniel Valente, the team announced on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, Montreal released Canadian...
Aug 29, 2023
AGCO prohibits use of pro athletes to advertise, market igaming in Ontario
TORONTO - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has banned the use of athletes in the advertising and marketing of internet gaming in Ontario. The AGCO announced Tuesday it was updated the Regi...
Aug 29, 2023
A “farewell ceremony” for Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has taken place, his spokespeople say
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - A "farewell ceremony" has taken place for mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was killed in a plane crash last week, his spokespeople said Tuesday in a terse statement...
Aug 29, 2023
Canadian anti-crime researcher sentenced to two years in prison in Algeria
MONTREAL - The lawyer for a Canadian researcher detained in Algeria since February says his client has been sentenced to two years in prison. Raouf Farrah, who studies migration and criminal economies...
Aug 29, 2023
Idalia strengthens to a hurricane, dangerous storm surges are forecast for Florida’s Gulf Coast
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story follows below. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Idalia became a hurricane on Tuesday as it intensified on a path toward Florida's Gulf coast, wi...
Aug 29, 2023
Pakistani court suspends the corruption conviction and sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD (AP) - A Pakistani appeals court on Tuesday suspended the corruption conviction and three-year prison term of Imran Khan in a legal victory for the hugely popular embattled former prime mini...
Aug 29, 2023
In the news today: Update in case of Ont. man accused of selling deadly substance
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Police to update case of Ontario man accused of selling deadly substance Police...
Aug 29, 2023