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Canadian Evan Kung qualifies to compete on Elite Series in 2025
The second time was the charm for Evan Kung. The 25-year-old Pickering, Ont., resident was 28th on Saturday in the final Bassmaster Open event at Alabama's Lake Martin. That earned Kung enough points ...
Oct 16, 2024

Province funding two pilots to reduce emissions and industrial waste
The Alberta government is launching two new pilot programs looking to help industry cut back on emissions, find new ways to reuse waste, and decrease costs. Lafarge Canada will be working in partnersh...
Oct 16, 2024

Quebec anti-corruption unit says 90 per cent of convictions from fake COVID passports
QUBEC - Quebec's anti-corruption unit released its annual report today, saying the past 12 months were busy. The unit, know as UPAC, says 19 people were charged in criminal cases and 18 people were co...
Oct 16, 2024

Argos can cement East Division home playoff game with win over Redblacks
Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts can complete the East Division's playoff picture. The Argos (9-7) host Ottawa (8-7-1) on Saturday afternoon. They can clinch second in the East Division with a win...
Oct 16, 2024

Military whistleblower sues Ottawa after reporting alleged Afghan civilian killings
MONTREAL - A former sergeant with the Canadian Armed Forces is suing the federal government for nearly $3 million alleging unfair treatment after he reported the killing of civilians during the war in...
Oct 16, 2024

Dan Hamilton re-confirmed as Cypress County reeve at annual meeting
Dan Hamilton will remain reeve of Cypress County after he was nominated and confirmed for the role by his peers on Wednesday during council's annual organizational meeting."It's an honour," Hamilton t...
Oct 16, 2024

Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair leads B.C. Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025
VANCOUVER - Former Canada soccer captain Christine Sinclair is headed to the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame. The 41-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., who added to her distinguished resume with a goal in the Port...
Oct 16, 2024

Campaign volunteers in Richmond, B.C., targeted with racist insults
RICHMOND - An Independent election candidate in Richmond, B.C., says her campaign volunteers were subjected to racist insults from a passerby who called them "trash" and abused them for speaking Manda...
Oct 16, 2024

Texas board votes against clemency for a man facing execution in shaken baby syndrome case
HOUSTON (AP) - The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles on Wednesday denied a request for clemency for a man who this week could be the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to ...
Oct 16, 2024

Idaho issues execution warrant for inmate who survived a botched attempt
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho prison officials will attempt to execute the state's longest-serving death row inmate next month using new protocols after botching the first attempt several months ago. A ju...
Oct 16, 2024