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Gun-control group fears Liberals have 'abandoned' efforts on assault-style firearms
OTTAWA - A prominent gun-control group fears the Liberal government has abandoned its commitment to enact a comprehensive ban on assault-style firearms, citing "no tangible progress" on key steps to f...
Jul 20, 2024
Life jackets an important part of river safety, Medicine Hat fire chief says
With warm temperatures upon us, there is a desire to stay cool, and floating in lakes, ponds and rivers is one option.Douglas Gill, deputy fire chief with the city, said it's important to be wearing a...
Jul 20, 2024
Roughriders' defence pivotal in beating Blue Bombers 19-9
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders returned to the win column with a 19-9 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday. The Riders were coming off their first loss of the CFL season, a 35-20 de...
Jul 19, 2024
Gray edges Cunningham to win WNBA All-Star skills competition
PHOENIX (AP) - Allisha Gray won the WNBA All-Star skills competition, beating hometown favourite Sophie Cunningham in the finals Friday night. The Atlanta Dream star had the fastest time in the prelim...
Jul 19, 2024
Redblacks add to winless Elks' misery with 20-14 win in Ottawa
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks remain unbeaten at TD Place after a 20-14 victory over the winless Edmonton Elks on Friday night. The Redblacks improved to 4-2 on the CFL season, giving them as many win...
Jul 19, 2024
Tigers tame Blue Jays 5-4 with clutch home runs
TORONTO - Two-run homers from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer were not enough in the Toronto Blue Jays' series-opening 5-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Mark Canha and Wenceel Perez ...
Jul 19, 2024
Bichette leaves Jays' game against Tigers because of apparent leg injury
TORONTO (AP) - Toronto shortstop Bo Bichette left the Blue Jays' game against Detroit after six innings Friday night because of an apparent right leg injury. The two-time All-Star and two-time AL hits...
Jul 19, 2024
Lowry keeps calm and carries British Open lead at Troon
TROON, Scotland (AP) - Shane Lowry was a surprising model of calm amid all the calamity in the British Open on Friday. Lowry was not immune from the endless punishment Royal Troon dished out on a day ...
Jul 19, 2024
Lowry keeps calm and carries British Open lead at Troon
TROON, Scotland (AP) - Shane Lowry was a surprising model of calm amid all the calamity in the British Open on Friday. Lowry was not immune from the endless punishment Royal Troon dished out on a day ...
Jul 19, 2024
Chicago Fire offer vouchers if Messi doesn't play for Inter Miami on Aug. 31
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Fire said Friday that they will offer vouchers for fans if Lionel Messi doesn't play for Inter Miami when the teams meet at Soldier Field on Aug. 31. Messi injured a ligamen...
Jul 19, 2024