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Alberta man accused in sex assaults and kidnappings fit to stand trial after stroke
A psychiatric report has found a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting six women east of Calgary is fit to stand trial but his lawyer wants the court to order another hearing before the lo...
Sep 26, 2024
Blue Bombers can clinch playoff spot for eighth straight season with win over Elks
WINNIPEG - Willie Jefferson doesn't like to look too far ahead, but there is something he'd like to see happen after the Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Edmonton Elks on Friday. A victory by the Blue B...
Sep 26, 2024
Canada's Grenier aims for return to top form after injury: 'I'm pretty resilient'
Valrie Grenier is confident she can return to top form after a serious injury early this year. After all, this isn't her first time overcoming a major setback. The Canadian alpine skier hit the slopes...
Sep 26, 2024
Maple Leafs' Berube says Auston Matthews' upper-body injury is not too serious
TORONTO (AP) - Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube said he does not think Auston Matthews' upper-body injury is too serious and expects the captain to be fine. Matthews returned to practice Thursda...
Sep 26, 2024
Elite Series pros Gustafson, Gallant, part of Canadian team at Pan-Am fishing event
They compete as individuals on the Elite Series, but professional anglers Jeff Gustafson and Cooper Gallant are teaming up to represent Canada. Gustafson, of Kenora, Ont., and Gallant, of Bowmanville,...
Sep 26, 2024
Harris blasts proposals for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia during Zelenskyy meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President Kamala Harris said calls for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia were "dangerous and unacceptable" as she met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday....
Sep 26, 2024
Toronto Raptors sign Jahmi'us Ramsey, finalize training camp roster
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Jahmi'us Ramsey, the team announced Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ramsey averaged 6.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 17.3 minutes in seven ...
Sep 26, 2024
X requests it be reinstated in Brazil after complying with judge's orders, source says
SAO PAULO (AP) - In the high-stakes showdown between the world's richest man and a Brazilian Supreme Court justice, Elon Musk blinked. Musk's social media site X has complied with Alexandre de Moraes'...
Sep 26, 2024
Canadian musician K'naan charged with 2010 sexual assault in Quebec City
QUBEC - Canadian rapper K'naan, known for the global hit "Wavin' Flag," has been charged for an alleged sexual assault in Quebec City dating back more than 14 years. A charge sheet filed at the courth...
Sep 26, 2024
Wasp in fatal encounter with David Eby on B.C. campaign trail
CHILLIWACK, B.C. - British Columbia NDP leader David Eby has been upstaged by a wasp that flew down his shirt and stung him during a news conference. Eby was delivering remarks in Chilliwack on Thursd...
Sep 26, 2024