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First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba
OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed the country's first case of a more severe type of mpox in a person in Manitoba, though it says the risk to the general population remains low....
Nov 23, 2024
Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 33 people
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - Fighting between armed Sunni and Shiite groups in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 33 people and injured 25 others, a senior police officer from the region said Saturday...
Nov 23, 2024
South Korea will not attend Sado mines memorial event in Japan amid lingering historical tensions
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's government said Saturday it will not attend a memorial service near Japan's Sado Island Gold Mines due to unspecified disagreements with Tokyo over the event, w...
Nov 23, 2024
Connor has goal and assist as Jets beat Penguins 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Kyle Connor had a goal and an assist and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Friday night. Connor became the third player in Jets history to record at least 25 poin...
Nov 22, 2024
Raptors 905 forward Kevin Obanor wins G-League award for community work
Kevin Obanor just wants to spread love. The 25-year-old forward won the NBA G-League's Bob Lanier Community Assist Award on Friday ahead of the home opener for Raptors 905. Obanor was given a cheque f...
Nov 22, 2024
Grant-Mentis scores twice as Victoire beat Charge in PWHL pre-season
MONTREAL - Mikyla Grant-Mentis scored twice and the Montreal Victoire wrapped up their Professional Women's Hockey League pre-season with a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Charge. Gabrielle David, Maureen Mur...
Nov 22, 2024
'Most wonderful time of the year': Holiday solace not a universal sentiment
The upcoming holidays are often heralded as the most wonderful time of the year.For some, however, it may be a more stressful time, with deadlines and lists to be completed.This time of year can be a ...
Nov 22, 2024
Liberal proposed GST relief creates complications for POS systems
Medicine Hat-based Auto Star Compusystems Inc., which develops point of sale systems for retailers, is preparing for businesses to adjust for the upcoming GST relief in December.-READ: Which items wil...
Nov 22, 2024
O’Shea stands by decision to keep playing Collaros after QB was hurt in Grey Cup
WINNIPEG - Mike O'Shea stood in front of reporters Friday and kept his cool while answering questions about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' 41-24 Grey Cup loss to the Toronto Argonauts last weekend. The he...
Nov 22, 2024
Travelling with Dan: Salt Lake City's Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
Welcome to Travelling with Dan. Hitting the road to explore sites on and off the beaten path is a passion of mine and I'd like to share some of my experiences with you.In this episode, I tour Salt Lak...
Nov 22, 2024