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Supreme Court of Canada to issue decision in Robinson Treaties case this morning
OTTAWA - Canada's top court is set to issue a decision this morning in a case about Crown payments under the Robinson Huron Treaties that have been frozen for almost 150 years. The treaties were signe...
Jul 26, 2024
People should stay inside, filter indoor air amid wildfire smoke, respirologist says
A Calgary respirologist is advising people to regularly check the outdoor air quality and stay inside as smoke from the Jasper wildfires blows into other parts of Alberta and possibly beyond. Dr. Alex...
Jul 26, 2024
French train lines hit by 'malicious acts' disrupting traffic ahead of Olympics, rail company says
PARIS (AP) - The French national rail company SNCF said Friday that high-speed lines were hit by several "malicious acts" that heavily disrupted traffic on the day of the high-risk Olympics opening ce...
Jul 26, 2024
Recent rain, cooler weather limiting spread of wildfires in Jasper National Park
EDMONTON - Cool and wet weather is making a difference in Jasper National Park. The park posted a statement on X late Thursday night saying cooler temperatures and up to 15 millimetres of rain since m...
Jul 25, 2024
D-backs add left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk in deal with Marlins, AP source says
PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks added left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk in a trade with the Miami Marlins on Thursday, according to a person familiar with the deal, signaling that the D-backs will ...
Jul 25, 2024
Third-string quarterback Davis Alexander rallies Alouettes past Roughriders 20-16
MONTREAL - Third-string quarterback Davis Alexander threw two touchdowns in relief as the Montreal Alouettes rallied for another comeback win at home Thursday, defeating the Saskatchewan Roughriders 2...
Jul 25, 2024
Oakland All-Star closer Mason Miller breaks left pinky finger pounding training table in frustration
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Oakland Athletics All-Star closer Mason Miller broke the pinky finger on his non-pitching hand when he pounded a table in frustration after he was reminded he had to do postgame...
Jul 25, 2024
Bridgeman shoots 63 at the TPC Twin Cities to take the 3M Open lead; Canada's Hughes second
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) - Jacob Bridgeman birdied five of his last seven holes for an 8-under 63 and a one-stroke lead over Canada's Mackenzie Hughes on Thursday after the first round of the 3M Open. Patri...
Jul 25, 2024
‘El Mayo’ Zambada, historic leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and son of 'El Chapo' arrested in US
WASHINGTON (AP) - Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, and Joaqun Guzmn Lpez, a son of another infamous cartel leader, were arrested by U.S. authorities in Texas on ...
Jul 25, 2024
Ames takes first-round lead at Senior British Open at Carnoustie, four players a stroke behind
Canada's Stephen Ames shot a four-under 68 Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Senior British Open at Carnoustie. The Calgary-based golfer had a one-stroke lead over four players - Richard Gr...
Jul 25, 2024