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Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians in West Bank raid
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinians during a military raid in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. A local armed group said the pa...
May 06, 2023

Evacuation alerts expanded as floodwaters rise on some B.C. rivers, creeks
Hundreds of residents in British Columbia's southern and central Interior have been warned they may have to leave quickly if floodwaters move in. Flood warnings, watches and advisories cover about hal...
May 06, 2023

Hakstol, Montgomery, Ruff nominated for Jack Adams Award as NHL's best head coach
NEW YORK - Seattle's Dave Hakstol, Boston's Jim Montgomery and New Jersey's Lindy Ruff have been named the finalists for the Jack Adams Award. The Adams is presented to the NHL head coach who has "con...
May 05, 2023

Hurricanes top Devils, go up 2-0 in 2nd-round playoff series
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored twice in a roughly 2 1/2-minute span during Carolina's four-goal second period, Frederik Andersen stopped 28 shots and the Hurricanes beat the New Jersey...
May 05, 2023

The Globe and Mail, La Presse top winners at 2022 National Newspaper Awards
TORONTO - The Globe and Mail was the top winner at the 2022 National Newspaper Awards, collecting nine prizes at a gala in Toronto Friday. The Globe's Grant Robertson set a record for most career wins...
May 05, 2023

County of Grande Prairie declares local state of emergency due to wildfires
The County of Grande Prairie has declared a local state of emergency and activated the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) in response to wildfires north of the Wapiti River. A combi...
May 05, 2023

Update 2: Alberta wildfire situation (May 5, 6:00 p.m.)
A fire ban and off-highway vehicle restriction are in place for the Forest Protection Area of Alberta due to hot, dry conditions throughout the province.Alberta government officials say more than 13,0...
May 05, 2023

Canada's Alphonso Davies wins CONCACAF award for second year in a row
Canadian Alphonso Davies has been named CONCACAF Men's Player of the Year for the second year in a row. The 22-year-old from Edmonton is the first back-to-back winner of the award that dates back to 2...
May 05, 2023

Bassitt impressive as Blue Jays end skid, top Pirates 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Chris Bassitt allowed four hits over seven innings, George Springer hit his fourth home run of the season and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Friday night. B...
May 05, 2023

Simon Fraser University hires lawyer after student-athletes voice concerns
BURNABY, B.C. - Simon Fraser University has retained a Vancouver-based lawyer after concerns were raised by student-athletes. University spokesman Braden McMillan says in an emailed statement that the...
May 05, 2023