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Scoring star Sean Duke returns to action in Pan Am Games rugby title defence
Med school is on hold for Sean Duke as the veteran back comes out of retirement, looking to help Canada three-peat in rugby sevens at the Pan American Games. The 31-year-old Duke, who has just st...
Jul 25, 2019
Pioneer Village preserves rural history
MEDICINE HAT, AB - With a few steps, you're transported into the past on the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Grounds.The Pioneer Village on the grounds showcases the history of life on the prai...
Jul 25, 2019 Austin's General Store and a garage in Pioneer Village are pictured on July 24, 2019 (photo by Bob Schneider)
Blue Jays designate Canadian outfielder Dalton Pompey for assignment
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have designated Canadian outfielder Dalton Pompey for assignment after reinstating him from the 60-day injured list. Pompey is coming back from the third concussion of ...
Jul 25, 2019
US sanctions Maduro's stepsons for alleged food corruption
BOGOTA - The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on three stepsons of Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro, accusing them of forming part of a sophisticated scheme that stole hundreds of millions in doll...
Jul 25, 2019
AFN chief vows to influence party platforms in advance of federal election
FREDERICTON - The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on members to lobby all parties in an effort to influence political platforms ahead of the federal election in October. "Wi...
Jul 25, 2019
Canada and Europe make deal to work around blocked World Trade Organization
OTTAWA - Canada and the European Union have formalized a deal to set up a substitute appeals body for trade disputes, working around the United States' refusal to allow new appointments to one that al...
Jul 25, 2019
25 million historical artifacts will get new home in capital region
OTTAWA - Many of the country's priceless historical artifacts - and millions of other assorted bits - will be getting a new home just outside Ottawa, Parks Canada announced Tuesday. The fede...
Jul 25, 2019
Alberta real-estate agents get safety app after Calgary open house assault
CALGARY - An association representing Alberta real-estate agents is providing its members with an emergency response app a month after an alleged sexual assault during an open house. The Alb...
Jul 25, 2019
Agreement affirms North Carolina transgender restroom rights
RALEIGH, N.C. - A federal judge approved a legal settlement Tuesday affirming transgender people's right to use restrooms matching their gender identity in many North Carolina public buildings. The co...
Jul 25, 2019
Guard Cameron Payne signs with Toronto Raptors
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Cameron Payne. Financial terms were not disclosed. The six-foot-three, 190-pound Payne averaged 6.3 points, 2.7 assists and 17.8 minutes in 40 games (13...
Jul 25, 2019