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Quebec court sides with English school boards fighting education reform
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has found that parts of a provincial law abolishing school boards violates English-language minority education rights. In a decision published today, Justice S...
Aug 02, 2023

Argos defence has been very good forcing turnovers so far in 2023
TORONTO - DaShaun Amos hasn't played receiver since high school but still knows what to do when he gets the football. The veteran CFL defensive back had a 58-yard interception return TD in Toronto's 3...
Aug 02, 2023

Noon Interview: Chloe and Nixon Kilkenny Aug. 2
MEDICINE HAT, AB - You may have noticed a lot of pop-up markets popping up in local businesses in the past couple of years. The Mom Market Collective is responsible for at least part of that, bringing...
Aug 02, 2023

Police 'engaged' as video targets Indian diplomats
Ottawa says law enforcement is "engaged" after a video circulating online appeared to threaten Indian diplomats in Canada. Public Safety Canada said in a Tuesday tweet that Ottawa will ensure the safe...
Aug 02, 2023

Canadian Premier League player Amla suspended two years for anti-doping violation
OTTAWA - Halifax Wanderers striker Ludwig Amla has received a two-year sanction for an anti-doping rule violation. A urine sample collected Sept. 10, 2022 contained terbutaline, the Canadian Centre fo...
Aug 02, 2023

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay bringing burger and steak outlets to B.C. casino, resort
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is bringing his burger and steak outlets to a Vancouver casino and nearby resort.Gordon Ramsay Burger is set to open its doors at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver this fall, and...
Aug 02, 2023

Winnipeg Jets sign free agent forward Rasmus Kupari
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed free-agent forward Rasmus Kupari to a two-year contract, with an average annual value of $1 million. The 23-year-old Finnish player scored three goals and reco...
Aug 02, 2023

Brazil coach Pia Sundhage facing criticism over team's lack of flair after Women's World Cup exit
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazil coach Pia Sundhage was facing widespread criticism in the South American nation after the team was eliminated in the group stage at the Women's World Cup on Wednesday. Pundits ...
Aug 02, 2023

Canada's under-18 men's hockey team blanks Switzerland 5-0 at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
TRENN, Slovakia - Canadian team captain Berkly Catton scored twice in a 5-0 blanking of Switzerland at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Wednesday. Canada's under-18 men's hockey team finished 2-1 in Group B....
Aug 02, 2023

Vancouver Whitecaps to sign Richie Laryea on loan from Nottingham Forest: source
VANCOUVER - Richie Laryea is apparently returning to Major League Soccer, but not to his hometown club. The 28-year-old defender from Toronto has been loaned to the Vancouver Whitecaps by Nottingham F...
Aug 02, 2023