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Canadian judoka Deguchi wins world title, Klimkait claims bronze
DOHA, Qatar - Canadian judoka Christa Deguchi won the gold medal in the women's under-57-kilogram event Tuesday at the judo world championships. The Japanese-born Deguchi, who lives and trains in Leth...
May 09, 2023
Leafs try to block out the noise facing elimination: 'We don't listen to you guys'
SUNRISE, Fla. - Mitch Marner has repeatedly pointed out how little attention he pays to anything that doesn't emanate from inside the Maple Leafs' orbit. The winger insists he stays off social media a...
May 09, 2023
California to pay $24M for man's death in police custody
LOS ANGELES (AP) - California will pay a $24 million civil rights settlement to the family of a man who died in police custody after screaming "I can't breathe" as multiple officers restrained him whi...
May 09, 2023
Riverbank erosion prompts Wisconsin band to ask for emergency shutdown of Line 5
WASHINGTON - An Indigenous band is asking a Wisconsin judge to order an emergency shutdown of the Line 5 pipeline. The Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa says ongoing spring flooding risks e...
May 09, 2023
Canola industry concerned about export access to China after diplomatic spat
The canola industry is expressing concern that China will retaliate to Canada's expulsion of its diplomat by blocking agricultural shipments. China blocked canola shipments from two major Canadian com...
May 09, 2023
Alberta Blue Cross implements measures to help members impacted by wildfires
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Blue Cross has committed to providing uninterrupted coverage to its plan members evacuated from their homes due to wildfires in the province.In a news release, vice-president ...
May 09, 2023
Oilers intend to tighten defence around their own net in Game 4 versus Golden Knights
EDMONTON - Stoutness around their own crease is what the Edmonton Oilers want more of to even up their playoff series with the Vegas Golden Knights. The Golden Knights own a 2-1 lead in their second-r...
May 09, 2023
Blue Jays pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann listed as week-to-week after MRI
Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann is listed as week-to-week with left biceps inflammation. The team said Tuesday the injury was picked up in an MRI. The 20-year-old Tiedemann left a ...
May 09, 2023
Trudeau Foundation board chair decries 'unfair attacks' after interference allegation
OTTAWA - The chair of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation's board says the organization has been subjected to "unwarranted and unfair attacks" over allegations it received a donation that was part o...
May 09, 2023
Safety City now able to offer programs on weekends
MEDICINE HAT, AB - For more than 40 years Safety City has been dedicated to improving the safety and well-being of children in the community through school-based programs.After hearing from parents, g...
May 09, 2023