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Inmate who escaped from federal facility in Laval, Que., now back in custody
MONTREAL - An inmate convicted of murder who escaped from a federal facility in Laval, Que., on Friday evening is now back in custody after he returned to facility of his own accord. Correctional Serv...
Aug 31, 2024
Two new senate appointments for Alberta include critic of school pronoun policy
A corporate lawyer and a professor who has been a vocal critic of Alberta's planned legislation on pronouns in schools are both now senators representing the province. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau an...
Aug 31, 2024
Police arrest one man days after alleged homicide in Laurentians region
MONTREAL - Police have arrested a 47-year-old man related to an alleged homicide in Quebec's Laurentians region. Provincial police began investigating the case on Wednesday after receiving reports of ...
Aug 31, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes reach 8-year, $63.2 million deal with rising forward Seth Jarvis
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Seth Jarvis to an eight-year, $63.2 million contract in a move that keeps a top young forward with the team for the long term. The team announced the deal S...
Aug 31, 2024
Canadian swimmer Nicholas Bennett earns Paralympic silver medal in Paris
PARIS - Canadian swimmer Nicholas Bennett has won a silver medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris. The 21-year-old from Parksville, B.C., was second in men's 200-metre freestyle to claim the first Par...
Aug 31, 2024
Sudden death of 'Johnny Hockey' means more hard times for beleaguered Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets officials could hardly believe their luck when they persuaded superstar Johnny Gaudreau to pass up larger markets and sign here two years ago. Ecstatic fans looked to "Johnny Hoc...
Aug 31, 2024
No start date for Supreme Court renovation amid lengthy relocation delay
OTTAWA - Preparation of a temporary new home for the Supreme Court of Canada is three years behind schedule due to a series of unforeseen challenges. At the same time, officials say there are no firm ...
Aug 31, 2024
Frances Tiafoe tops Ben Shelton in an all-American US Open rematch and now will face Popyrin
NEW YORK (AP) - Frances Tiafoe loves the spotlight. Loves interacting with a crowd. Loves the electricity of being an American at the U.S. Open, at Arthur Ashe Stadium, in particular. What he loves mo...
Aug 30, 2024
Defending champion Novak Djokovic is shocked at the US Open, one night after Carlos Alcaraz lost
NEW YORK (AP) - Defending champion Novak Djokovic was shocked at the U.S. Open one night after Carlos Alcaraz was, bowing out in the third round with a 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 loss to 28th-seeded Alexei Po...
Aug 30, 2024
Defending champion Novak Djokovic is shocked at the US Open, one night after Carlos Alcaraz lost
NEW YORK (AP) - Defending champion Novak Djokovic was shocked at the U.S. Open one night after Carlos Alcaraz was, bowing out in the third round with a 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 loss to 28th-seeded Alexei Po...
Aug 30, 2024