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Sri Lanka votes in a parliamentary election that's key for its new Marxist-leaning president
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Sri Lankans are voting in a parliamentary election Thursday that is key for the country's new, Marxist-leaning president to consolidate his party's power and follow through o...
Nov 13, 2024
Lithium-ion battery-caused fires suggest precautions be taken
A fire broke out in a three-storey apartment building in Winnipeg on Sunday night.Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services provided preliminary observations suggesting that the fire was caused by a lithium-io...
Nov 13, 2024
Medicine Hat public library screening movie to open discussion on addiction and recovery
Discussions about addiction and recovery are intimidating and certainly never easy for everyone involved.Communicating tough topics such as these can come in many forms, perhaps easing the effort in t...
Nov 13, 2024
At least 1 explosion outside Brazil's Supreme Court leaves 1 dead, forces evacuation
SAO PAULO (AP) - At least one explosion outside Brazil's Supreme Court killed one person and forced the justices and staff to evacuate the building in the capital of Brasilia, police and firefighters ...
Nov 13, 2024
Argos returner Grant says 'nothing personal' about playing his old team in Grey Cup
VANCOUVER - With a smile, and a shake of his head, Janarion Grant says there's nothing personal for him about Sunday's Grey Cup game even though the CFL's top punt returner will be facing his old team...
Nov 13, 2024
Sceptres veterans taking responsibility for rookies getting up to speed in PWHL
TORONTO - Toronto Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull expects the team's veterans to help rookies navigate through expectations and pressure of playing in the Professional Women's Hockey League. The Scep...
Nov 13, 2024
Savannah Grewal needs solid showing at the ANNIKA to clinch 2025 LPGA Tour card
There are four rounds left in the LPGA Tour's regular season, and rookie Savannah Grewal is determined to be mentally present for all 72 holes. Grewal, from Mississauga, Ont., and Hamilton's Alena Sha...
Nov 13, 2024
Senators finding their way under Travis Green: 'We know what we've got to do'
Travis Green saw a locker room hungry for success. Hired to lead a skilled group that had fallen well short of expectations, the Ottawa Senators new head coach also found a talented core acutely aware...
Nov 13, 2024
Quebec’s police watchdog investigating after person seriously injured in Montreal
MONTREAL - Quebec's independent police watchdog has launched an investigation after a person was seriously injured during a police intervention in Montreal this morning. The Bureau des enqutes indpend...
Nov 13, 2024
Proline players favour Mike Tyson to win boxing bout against Jake Paul
Proline bettors firmly believe in Mike Tyson. The former world heavyweight boxing champion returns to the ring Friday night to face Jake Paul. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., 81 per...
Nov 13, 2024