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Dabrowski, Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime ousted in Madrid doubles quarterfinals
MADRID - Canadians Gabriela Dabrowski, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov were eliminated from doubles competition in quarterfinal action Tuesday at the Madrid Open. Ottawa's Dabrowski and Bra...
May 02, 2023
Federal government considers financial audit of Canada Soccer: sport minister
OTTAWA - Canada's sport minister says the federal government is looking at the tools it can use to investigate Canada Soccer, including the potential for an audit of the organization's finances. Pasca...
May 02, 2023
Sudan evacuees 'went through hell' and Canada must help stop crisis: Joly in Kenya
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says Canadians evacuated from Sudan "went through hell" and Ottawa will do everything possible to help the country find peace. Joly is wrapping up a visit...
May 02, 2023
Judge to deliver verdict for Calgary pastor charged for his role in Alberta blockade
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Calgary pastor is expected to learn today whether he will be found guilty for his participation in a convoy protest last year that blocked Alberta's main border crossing into the Un...
May 02, 2023
Ottawa Redblacks select defensive lineman Ta'ala with first pick of CFL global draft
TORONTO - The Ottawa Redblacks selected defensive lineman Blessman Ta'ala with the first overall selection of the CFL global draft Tuesday. The six-foot-two, 305-pound defensive tackle, a native Samoa...
May 02, 2023
Biden admin asks for 1,500 troops at US-Mexico border
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three admin...
May 02, 2023
Flooding has pushed Wisconsin's Bad River closer to Line 5 pipeline: court documents
WASHINGTON - Heavy flooding throughout the U.S. Midwest has pushed the edge of the Bad River in Wisconsin ever closer to the controversial Line 5 pipeline. Court documents filed Monday show the river ...
May 02, 2023
Conservatives out-fundraise Liberals by nearly $5 million in first quarter of 2023
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party of Canada brought in more donations during the first three months of the year than any other federal party. Financial statements from Elections Canada show the Conserva...
May 02, 2023
Search continues for two missing Quebec firefighters swept away during spring floods
BAIE-SAINT-PAUL, Que. - The search is continuing for two missing firefighters who were carried away by floodwaters northeast of Quebec City. The firefighters were helping two residents near St-Urbain,...
May 02, 2023
Jim Furyk named U.S. captain for 2024 Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club
MONTREAL - Jim Furyk has been named the captain of the American team at the upcoming Presidents Cup. The international men's golf tournament will be held at Royal Montreal Golf Club in September 2024....
May 02, 2023