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Olympic sports leaders meet amid uncertainty over Russians competing at 2024 Paris Games
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - Olympic sports bodies were meeting Wednesday amid ongoing uncertainty about if and how Russian athletes could return to their competitions ahead of the 2024 Paris Games. T...
May 31, 2023
Olympic sports leaders meet amid uncertainty over Russians competing at 2024 Paris Games
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - Olympic sports bodies were meeting Wednesday amid ongoing uncertainty about if and how Russian athletes could return to their competitions ahead of the 2024 Paris Games. T...
May 31, 2023
UN appeals court increases sentences for 2 Serbs convicted of crimes in Balkan wars
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - United Nations appeals judges on Wednesday significantly expanded the convictions of two allies of late Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic, holding them responsible for...
May 31, 2023
Pride Toronto director says Jays have opportunity to turn a negative into a positive
TORONTO - Pride Toronto executive director Sherwin Modeste feels the Toronto Blue Jays have an opportunity to turn a player's negative action into a positive. Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass apologize...
May 31, 2023
In The News for May 31 : How did Canada's economy fare in March?
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 May 31 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
May 31, 2023
Quebec firm to pay $10M to avoid charges over bribes promised to Philippine officials
A Quebec forensics company promised millions of dollars in bribes to officials in the Philippines, including a cabinet minister and his brother, as it sought lucrative police contracts, according to a...
May 31, 2023
Halifax fire officials worry about sudden 'reburn' of northwest of city
Halifax's deputy fire chief says an out-of-control wildfire burning northwest of the city has not grown beyond the evacuation perimeter, where 200 homes and structures have been either damaged or dest...
May 31, 2023
Petes beat Remparts 4-2, keep Memorial Cup dream alive
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The Peterborough Petes avoided elimination from the Memorial Cup playoff picture on Tuesday night by beating the Quebec Remparts 4-2 at the Sandman Centre. The desperate Petes, who dr...
May 30, 2023
Private flight with 2 Saudi astronauts returns from space station with Gulf of Mexico splashdown
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A private flight carrying two Saudi astronauts and other passengers returned to Earth late Tuesday night after a nine-day trip to the International Space Station. The Space...
May 30, 2023
2023 Kaleidoscope of the Arts includes a new silent auction
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Children from various grades in Prairie Rose Public Schools will showcase their talent in various art forms. The 2023 Kaleidoscope of the Arts is taking place on Thursday.Children o...
May 30, 2023