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FIFA intensifies push to stage men's World Cup every two years
GENEVA - FIFA intensified its push for hosting the men's World Cup every two years on Thursday by garnering support from soccer fans around the world to help combat resistance from Europe and South Am...
Sep 16, 2021
Reece James says Chelsea, England medals stolen in burglary
LONDON - Reece James said thieves broke into his home and stole his Champions League winner's medal while he was playing for Chelsea on Tuesday. The England international on Thursday posted a video sh...
Sep 16, 2021
Idaho rations health care statewide as COVID surge continues
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho public health leaders on Thursday expanded health care rationing statewide amid a massive increase in the number of coronavirus patients requiring hospitalization. The Idaho ...
Sep 16, 2021
After lengthy absence, Toronto Arrows finally get to play a game on home turf
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows will play at home for the first time since June 2019 when the Major League Rugby team hosts the Atlantic Selects all-star side Oct. 16 at York Lions Stadium. The Arrows pl...
Sep 16, 2021
Canadian men continue climb up world soccer rankings, reaching No. 51
Canada continues its climb up the world soccer ladder, moving eight places to No. 51 in the latest FIFA rankings. It's the highest position for the Canadian men since they were 53rd in October 2009. T...
Sep 16, 2021
Jagmeet Singh faces Fairy Creek demonstrators during final push in Toronto
TORONTO - A group of demonstrators called on Jagmeet Singh to make the Fairy Creek old-growth logging standoff an election issue as the NDP leader made a push for voters in a Liberal-held riding. Sing...
Sep 16, 2021
F1 driver Vettel keeps his seat at Aston Martin for 2022
SILVERSTONE, England - Sebastian Vettel will drive for Aston Martin next year after the Formula One team extended his contract by one year on Thursday. The four-time F1 champion joined Aston Martin th...
Sep 16, 2021
Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce to hold virtual City, County election forums
The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting all-candidates forums for both the City and County of Grande Prairie over the next month ahead of the October 18 municipal electio...
Sep 16, 2021
County to install speed hump in Wedgewood, perform bridge maintenance on RR 111
Construction is planned to begin in the Wedgewood subdivision on Friday, September 17 with the installation of a speed hump.On that day a permanent speed hump will be constructed in the subdivision at...
Sep 16, 2021
Police detain teenager after threat to German synagogue
BERLIN (AP) - German security officials said Thursday they had detained a teenager who was allegedly planning to attack a synagogue in the western city of Hagen with explosives, news agency dpa said. ...
Sep 16, 2021