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Trudeau touts embattled carbon levy to global audience, says it faces misinformation
RIO DE JANEIRO - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending is embattled carbon-pricing program on the world stage, and he argues that misinformation is threatening environmental progress. Trudeau arr...
Nov 17, 2024
Prince Harry makes surprise Grey Cup appearance in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Prince Harry surprised football fans Sunday, appearing at the Grey Cup in Vancouver before the Toronto Argonauts took on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He appeared on the sidelines ahead of th...
Nov 17, 2024
Maple Leafs' Reaves handed five-game suspension, fine for illegal check to the head
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves has been suspended for five games without pay for an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse. Reaves was also fined US$35,156.25, ...
Nov 17, 2024
Defending champion Canada falls to Great Britain in Billie Jean King Cup quarters
MLAGA - Defending champion Canada fell 2-0 to Great Britain in a quarterfinal tie at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals women's tennis tournament on Sunday. Vancouver's Rebecca Marino dropped the first s...
Nov 17, 2024
B.C. charities worried Canada Post strike will affect fundraising efforts
VANCOUVER - Some B.C. charities and not-for-profits say they are worried the Canada Post strike will jeopardize their year-end fundraising efforts. Nicole Mucci, a spokeswoman for Union Gospel Mission...
Nov 17, 2024
ATP Finals contract with Italy extended for 5 more years through 2030
TURIN, Italy (AP) - The ATP Finals will remain in Italy through 2030, ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi announced Sunday. The contract with Turin was due to expire next year. "The ATP Finals will stay in I...
Nov 17, 2024
AP sources: Biden for the first time OKs Ukraine's use of US-supplied long-range missiles in Russia
MANAUS, Brazil (AP) - President Joe Biden has for the first time authorized the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike inside Russia, according to one U.S. official and three pe...
Nov 17, 2024
Sinner beats Fritz to win ATP Finals and add another big title with his doping case still pending
TURIN, Italy (AP) - Top-ranked Jannik Sinner added another big title to his tremendous year, beating U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday for the ATP Finals trophy before his home fans ...
Nov 17, 2024
AP sources: Biden for the first time OKs Ukraine's use of US-supplied long-range missiles in Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden has for the first time authorized the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike inside Russia, according to people familiar with the matter. T...
Nov 17, 2024
Canada earns five speedskating medals at Four Continents championships
HACHINOHE - Ivanie Blondin led the way in a five-medal day for Canada at the Four Continents speedskating championships on Sunday. The Ottawa native won gold in the women's mass start with a time of n...
Nov 17, 2024