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Elks' ground game surging as they prepare for limping Lions
EDMONTON - The B.C. Lions are 5-3, the Edmonton Elks are 1-7, owners of the worst record in the CFL. But, the Elks could very well be considered the favourites when the two teams meet Sunday at Common...
Aug 10, 2024
'Not forgotten': Family, advocates reflect 10 years after death of Tina Fontaine
WINNIPEG - When Elroy Fontaine thinks about his older sister, Tina Fontaine, his mind takes him to a park in Winnipeg's Point Douglas neighbourhood. It's where the two would sometimes hang out togethe...
Aug 10, 2024
Seoul says North Korea has flown more trash balloons toward South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's military says North Korea is again flying balloons likely carrying trash toward the South, adding to a bizarre psychological warfare campaign amid growing tensi...
Aug 10, 2024
An Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza City kills over 60 people, Palestinian health officials say
CAIRO (AP) - Palestinian health authorities say an Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter Saturday in Gaza City, killing more than 60 people. The Health Ministry's Ambulance and Emergency servi...
Aug 09, 2024
No Canadian clubs left in Leagues Cup after CF Montreal falls 2-0 to Philadelphia
CHESTER - All Canadian clubs have been eliminated from Leagues Cup play after CF Montreal fell Friday to the Philadelphia Union 2-0 in the tournament's round-of-32. Both Philadelphia goals came in sto...
Aug 09, 2024
Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski, partner Erin Routliffe advance to NBO doubles quarters
TORONTO - Gabriela Dabrowski is back on home soil looking for more hardware. The Olympic bronze medallist from Ottawa took a first step Friday night. Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealan...
Aug 09, 2024
DaShaun Amos. Janarion Grant score key TDs to rally Argos past Stampeders 39-25
TORONTO - DaShaun Amos and Janarion Grant scored key second-half touchdowns to rally the Toronto Argonauts past the Calgary Stampeders 39-25 on Friday night. Amos, a former Stampeder, returned an inte...
Aug 09, 2024
Medicine Hat residents facing weapon assault charges after gun fired
Two Medicine Hat residents have received weapons assault charges after a gun was fired in the Tower Estates area earlier this month, police said Friday. After an ongoing dispute between two males, sev...
Aug 09, 2024
Mount Seymour Little League team turns heads at Junior League Baseball World Series
TAYLOR - The 2024 Junior League Baseball World Series is over for the Mount Seymour Little League team. But the North Vancouver all-star squad made its mark on and off the diamond The Mount Seymour 13...
Aug 09, 2024
US ambassador confirms Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was brought to US against his will
MEXICO CITY (AP) - The U.S. ambassador to Mexico confirmed Friday that drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was brought to the United States against his will when he arrived in Texas in July on a plane ...
Aug 09, 2024