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Quebec, Airbnb deadlocked on illegal rentals as Montreal begins its own crackdown
MONTREAL - The Quebec government and Airbnb are at odds over how to identify illegal short-term rental listings that persist on the platform as the deadline approaches for the company to ensure compli...
Aug 03, 2023
Pittsburgh synagogue gunman has been sentenced to die in the nation’s deadliest antisemitic attack
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The man who killed 11 congregants at a Pittsburgh synagogue was formally sentenced to death Thursday, one day after a jury determined that capital punishment was appropriate for the ...
Aug 03, 2023
Blue Jays put reliever Trevor Richards on 15-day injured list; call up Bowden Francis
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have placed reliever Trevor Richards on the 15-day injured list with neck inflammation. The team also recalled fellow right-hander Bowden Francis from Triple-A Buffalo....
Aug 03, 2023
Germany's exit at the Women's World Cup caps wild finale to the group stage as upsets continue
SYDNEY (AP) - In a wild finale to the group stage of the Women's World Cup, two-time champion Germany was eliminated on Thursday and the second lowest-ranked team in the tournament, Morocco, advanced ...
Aug 03, 2023
Vancouver Whitecaps acquire Canadian defender Sam Adekugbe
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired Canadian defender Sam Adekugbe via transfer from Turkish side Hatayspor on Thursday. The 28-year-old wingback agreed to a Major League Soccer contract thro...
Aug 03, 2023
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour coming to Canada
Canadian Swifties told the superstar you belong with me and partway through a cruel summer of an Eras tour with no concerts in Canada, Taylor Swift has delivered. This country is no longer a blank spa...
Aug 03, 2023
Oaks winner Elysian Field, Plate Trial victor Paramount Prince to run in King's Plate
TORONTO - Oaks winner Elysian Field and Plate Trial victor Paramount Prince will both run in the $1-million King's Plate. Mark Casse, the trainer for both horses, said Elysian field and Paramount Prin...
Aug 03, 2023
Manitoba government promising up to $1M to support bid for basketball championship
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is promising up to $1 million dollars to support a bid by the Winnipeg Sea Bears to host the Canadian Elite Basketball League championship in 2025. The Sea Bears joi...
Aug 03, 2023
MHC instructor's artwork bought for provincial virtual museum
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A Medicine Hat College instructor's art has been chosen for a provincial collection. Art and design instructor Jessica Plattner's work is now part of the Alberta Foundation for the ...
Aug 03, 2023
Vancouver, Montreal to host NBA pre-season contests in ninth NBA Canada Series
TORONTO - Vancouver and Montreal will be hosting NBA pre-season games come October in the ninth NBA Canada Series. The Toronto Raptors will be taking on the Sacramento Kings at Vancouver's Rogers Aren...
Aug 03, 2023