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Long before he was a Triple Crown champion, Secretariat caught jockey Turcotte's eye
Even as an unnamed, unproven colt Secretariat was a sight to behold. Long before jockey Ron Turcotte rode Secretariat to an emphatic 1973 American Triple Crown victory, the Drummond, N.B., native fond...
Jun 09, 2023
White House says Iran is helping Russia build a drone factory east of Moscow for the war in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) - Iran is providing Russia with materials to build a drone manufacturing plant east of Moscow as the Kremlin looks to lock in a steady supply of weaponry for its ongoing invasion of Uk...
Jun 09, 2023
Canada's John Herdman adds to coaching staff with Phil Neville, Richard Shaw
TORONTO - Canada coach John Herdman has called in some veteran help for his team's push for a trophy this summer. Phil Neville and Richard Shaw are joining Herdman's coaching staff. Neville is a forme...
Jun 09, 2023
Canada's Fernandez and U.S. partner Townsend advance to doubles final at French Open
PARIS - Canada's Leylah Fernandez and American playing partner Taylor Townsend advanced to the women's doubles finals at the French Open on Friday. Fernandez and Townsend, seeded 10th at the clay-cour...
Jun 09, 2023
Unemployment rate ticks higher in May for first time in nine months
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate rose to 5.2 per cent in May, marking the first increase since August 2022. The federal agency says overall employment was little changed last mont...
Jun 09, 2023
CFL players adjust to their bigger heads, helmet covers worn in practice
CALGARY - There are some big heads on CFL practice fields this season. Players in four position groups were mandated to wear a product called Guardian Cap in training camp and padded practices. The ca...
Jun 09, 2023
In The News for June 9 : Wildfires still causing poor air quality across Canada
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 9... What we are watching in Canada ... S...
Jun 09, 2023
Governor: Three wounded as drone strikes building in Russian border city
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Three people were lightly wounded after a drone crashed into a residential building in central Voronezh, a city in southwestern Russia near the border with Ukraine, regional gover...
Jun 09, 2023
Wildfires, smoke having 'huge impact' on some tourism operators across Canada
Raging wildfires and smoky skies across much of Canada have put a damper on travel this summer, resulting in cancelled plans and closed businesses. "We have had a few conversations with our members an...
Jun 09, 2023
Canada sought use of European Union compound in Kabul for fingerprinting, reneged
OTTAWA - Canada requested use of the European Union's compound in Kabul to help with tasks such as fingerprinting for those fleeing Afghanistan, according to documents obtained by The Canadian Press. ...
Jun 09, 2023