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LeBlanc stops short of directing inquiry to name meddling MPs, at least for now
OTTAWA - Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc is affirming a plan to have an ongoing commission of inquiry delve into allegations about MPs colluding with foreign meddlers. But LeBlanc is ...
Jun 12, 2024
Copa America: How to watch, schedule, betting favorites and more
The biggest soccer tournament in the Americas is about to land stateside. The 48th edition of the Copa America will showcase the top talents from two continents in 14 venues across the U.S. for nearly...
Jun 12, 2024
Besides Messi, there is Vinicius Júnior, Valverde, Garnacho and Pulisic to watch at Copa America
SAO PAULO (AP) - Lionel Messi is undoubtedly the face of this year's Copa America. But there are other players to watch when the South American soccer championship starts this month in the United Stat...
Jun 12, 2024
Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit of last Tulsa Race Massacre survivors seeking reparations
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit of the last two survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, dampening the hope of advocates for racial justice that the government would make...
Jun 12, 2024
Canadian promoter Unified MMA to hold two shows the same night in different cities
Putting on one mixed martial arts show is a challenge, with multiple fighters, trainers and officials involved. Holding two shows the same night doubles the degree of difficulty. But that's what Unifi...
Jun 12, 2024
Federal court dismisses appeal of lawsuit contesting transgender woman in Wyoming sorority
DENVER (AP) - A federal court on Wednesday dismissed the appeal of a lawsuit that challenged a transgender woman's acceptance into a sorority at the University of Wyoming, ruling it had no jurisdictio...
Jun 12, 2024
Local archer wins gold at international competition
Sexsmith local, Austin Dougherty has come back from an international archery competition in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with some new hardware. The competition was the Canada Cup West.The 17-year-old won silv...
Jun 12, 2024
Canadian Evan Kung surprised to be leading Bassmaster Open standings
Evan Kung is exceeding even his own expectations. The Pickering, Ont., resident currently leads the overall Bassmaster Open standings heading into his fifth event, June 20-22 at Oklahoma's Lake Eufaul...
Jun 12, 2024
Quebec coroner calls for more domestic violence resources after murder of family
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner is calling on the provincial government to improve services for domestic violence victims in her report on a murder case involving a man who strangled his wife and two sons...
Jun 12, 2024
Quarterback Dru Brown to make Ottawa debut versus his former team
For three years, Dru Brown practised against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers defence. On Thursday night, he'll face the unit for real. Brown will make his Ottawa debut when the club opens its 2024 season ho...
Jun 12, 2024