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Palestinian detainee to end nearly 6-month hunger strike
JERUSALEM (AP) - A Palestinian detainee held without charge or trial by Israel said Wednesday that he will suspend his nearly six-month hunger strike after reaching an agreement that will see him rele...
Aug 31, 2022
Expedition team recovers sunken truck from remote Arctic waters
GJOA HAVEN, Nunavut - An international team has recovered a submerged truck from remote Arctic waters using divers, airbags and a helicopter. The long-planned recovery mission of the Ford-150, which f...
Aug 31, 2022
Rourke, McManis, Rhymes named CFL top performers for month of August
TORONTO - B.C. quarterback Nathan Rourke, Toronto linebacker Wynton McManis and Lions receiver Dominique Rhymes are the CFL's top performers for August. Rourke completed 95 of his 120 pass attempts (7...
Aug 31, 2022
Alberta to use $13.2B budget windfall to pay down debt, put cash in piggy bank
EDMONTON - Alberta's finance minister says the government is going to use this year's projected windfall budget surplus to pay down debt and put some cash in its piggy bank.Jason Nixon says the plan i...
Aug 31, 2022
Elizabeth May joins Green leadership race, says party has been in disarray
OTTAWA - Elizabeth May says she has an obligation to be of service as she launches her bid to reclaim the leadership of the federal Green Party. May, who quit as leader of the Greens in 2019, is runni...
Aug 31, 2022
Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson has positive COVID-19 test
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Wednesday head coach Craig Dickenson has tested positive for COVID-19. The CFL team said Dickenson is currently quarantining as per CFL policy. Dickenso...
Aug 31, 2022
Dock removed from Connaught pond, Carry Drive road work update
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The dock in the Connaught pond is being removed until further notice. The move is being made due to the decreased water level caused by the recent weather and increased water demand...
Aug 31, 2022
Man convicted in retrial that eyed ex-star sleuth's conduct
NEW YORK (AP) - A man was convicted again Wednesday in the first retrial stemming from scrutiny of a once-lauded New York City homicide detective who was later accused of framing suspects. A stunned E...
Aug 31, 2022
Canadian military investigating engine fires on U.S. Army helicopters
OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence says officials are looking into reports of engine fires on Chinook helicopters in the U.S. to determine the impact on Canada's military. The U.S. Army annou...
Aug 31, 2022
Blue Bombers look to become first CFL team to clinch playoff berth
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers can become the first CFL team to punch its 2022 playoff ticket. Winnipeg (10-1) can secure a post-season berth Sunday with a road win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-5) ...
Aug 31, 2022