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Habs give offer sheet to Aho, Leafs deal Kadri, and Panarin and Bobrovsky cash in
NHL general managers pulled out their owners' wallets as free agency opened Monday. Marc Bergevin made the biggest splash. And then Kyle Dubas turned heads with a stunning trade. Bergevin, the GM...
Jul 03, 2019
Dutch beat Swedes to set up Women's World Cup final with US
LYON, France - The Netherlands will play the United States for the Women's World Cup title after Jackie Groenen sealed a 1-0 victory over Sweden in extra time on Wednesday night. A slick passing seque...
Jul 03, 2019
Toronto FC takes on the Galaxy, looking to build on recent rebound in form
The emotion has subsided since Toronto FC's controversial 1-1 tie at D.C. United. Now coach Greg Vanney is looking to build momentum and pick up points against his former team. Toronto had t...
Jul 03, 2019
Canada seeks international support to ban Russian-issued passports in Ukraine
OTTAWA - Canada is courting international support for its plan to reject Russian passports given to Ukrainian citizens in the parts of Ukraine occupied by Kremlin-backed separatists. Foreign Affairs M...
Jul 03, 2019
UNESCO gives Canada December 2020 deadline on Wood Buffalo issues
The United Nations body that oversees world heritage sites has given Canada a new deadline to address problems in the country's largest national park.At a meeting this week in Azerbaijan, UNESCO prais...
Jul 03, 2019
Out-of-province prosecutor brought into UCP leadership case
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says a special out-of-province prosecutor will assist in a criminal fraud investigation into the United Conservative Party leadership race won by Jason Kenney before ...
Jul 03, 2019
Judge blocks Ohio abortion law, clinics to remain open
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A federal judge temporarily blocked an Ohio law banning abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected on Wednesday, siding with abortion clinics that had argued the law would effectiv...
Jul 03, 2019
Attempted murder charge laid in Rocky Mountain House campground shooting
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Alta. - A long weekend shooting at an Alberta campground that left one person wounded has led to a charge of attempted murder.Rocky Mountain House RCMP say they learned early Sat...
Jul 03, 2019
Edmonton police officer charged with sexual assault
EDMONTON - An Edmonton police officer is facing a charge of sexual assault.The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team says the alleged assault against a woman happened in January in Canmore, Alta.The ...
Jul 03, 2019
First Nations basketball players to hit court despite dispute with referees
CALGARY - Young basketball players from a southern Alberta First Nation will be able to play in a tournament this week despite a dispute with a Calgary referee group. Truman...
Jul 03, 2019