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Canada's Denis Shapovalov withdraws from US Open due to knee injury
Denis Shapovalov is pulling out of the U.S. Open. The tennis star from Richmond Hill, Ont., made the announcement on social media Wednesday. Shapovalov stated that he had done everything he could to b...
Aug 16, 2023
Wheat Growers launches young farmer mentorship program
MELFORT, SK - A farm group wants to support the younger generation of farmers and encourage them to take an active role in the development of agriculture policy.The Wheat Growers Association (WG) laun...
Aug 16, 2023
Parking lot resurfacing at Moose Rec Centre to start soon
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Crews will begin resurfacing the parking lot at the Moose Recreation Centre, work that is expected to about three weeks.The work is set to start on Aug. 21 and is expected to be don...
Aug 16, 2023
Red Deer rent down month-over-month, up year-over-year
The average rent for a one-bedroom suite in Red Deer this July was $1,181.A two-bedroom was going for $1,357.Those figures, according to latest National Rent Report, are down from $1,249 and $1,379, r...
Aug 16, 2023
Two people missing after float plane crashes in St. Lawrence River near Quebec City
QUEBEC - Two people are missing after a float plane crashed Tuesday in the St. Lawrence River southwest of Quebec City. Quebec provincial police spokesperson Sgt. Nancy Fournier says authorities recei...
Aug 16, 2023
Online bettors set to wager on King's Plate horse race for the first time
TORONTO - Ontario sports bettors will be able to place online wagers on the $1-million King's Plate. Woodbine Entertainment has reached an agreement with bet365 to make horse racing available to Ontar...
Aug 16, 2023
Canadian basketball star Jamal Murray will sit out FIBA World Cup
TORONTO - Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray will not suit up for Canada in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, Canada Basketball announced on Wednesday. Murray, who attended Canada's training camp earlier thi...
Aug 16, 2023
England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women's World Cup final against Spain
SYDNEY (AP) - England moved on to its first Women's World Cup championship game with a 3-1 victory over co-host Australia on Wednesday, ending the Matildas captivating run through the tournament. Aust...
Aug 16, 2023
England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women's World Cup final against Spain
SYDNEY (AP) - England moved on to its first Women's World Cup championship game with a 3-1 victory Wednesday over co-host Australia, ending the Matildas captivating run through the tournament. Austral...
Aug 16, 2023
In the news today: Feds talk new Canadians and housing, First Nations policing delays
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Liberals say newcomers can help solve housing crisis ... The alarm bells are be...
Aug 16, 2023