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Court to hear cross-examination of challenge to Manitoba Tory leadership vote
WINNIPEG - Accounts of those challenging the vote that saw Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson become leader of the Progressive Conservatives are expected to be questioned in court this week. Shelly Gl...
Nov 29, 2021
Japan bans entry of foreign visitors as omicron spreads
TOKYO (AP) - Japan announced Monday it will suspend entry of all foreign visitors from around the world as a new coronavirus variant spreads. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the measure will take ef...
Nov 28, 2021
Leftist claims victory in Honduran vote, setting up showdown
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - Leftist opposition candidate Xiomara Castro claimed victory in Honduras' presidential election Sunday, setting up a showdown with the National Party which said its candida...
Nov 28, 2021
AP source: Blue Jays reach deal with pitcher Kevin Gausman
TORONTO (AP) - The Toronto Blue Jays have reached an agreement with right-hander Kevin Gausman on a five-year, $110 million contract, pending a physical, a person familiar with the deal told The Assoc...
Nov 28, 2021
Beaverlodge's Geoff Walker to represent Canadian curling team at 2022 Beijing Olympics
Beaverlodge's Geoff Walker is off to his first Olympic Games.Walker and Team Gushue defeated Team Jacobs 4-3 Sunday night in Saskatoon at the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials to secure the right to rep...
Nov 28, 2021
Toronto tops Ducks, ties team mark for consecutive road wins
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Michael Bunting, Alexander Kerfoot and William Nylander each had a goal and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs tied a franchise record with their seventh straight road victo...
Nov 28, 2021
Brad Marchand, Linus Ullmark carry Bruins past Canucks 3-2
BOSTON (AP) - Brad Marchand scored the tying goal on a power play in the third period and set-up David Pastrnak's go-ahead score, helping the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks ...
Nov 28, 2021
Omicron response should focus on global vaccine equity, not travel bans: scientists
As Canada confirms its first cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, scientists say banning travellers from southern African countries in an effort to curb its importation is wishful thinking that coul...
Nov 28, 2021
Reports: MVP finalist Semien signs seven-year deal with Texas Rangers
American League MVP finalist Marcus Semien has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Texas Rangers, according to multiple media reports. ESPN reported the deal to be worth US$175 million over seven...
Nov 28, 2021
Dogs trained to comfort nervous people, help kids get COVID-19 vaccines
OTTAWA - Children turning up for their COVID-19 vaccine in Quebec last Friday were surprised to find not just the promise of a sticker at the end of the ordeal, but a waggy-tailed dog eager to be pett...
Nov 28, 2021