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Taiwan says China's coast guard has detained a Taiwanese fishing vessel and demands its release
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwan said the Chinese coast guard boarded a Taiwanese fishing boat Tuesday before steering it to a port in mainland China, and demanded that Beijing release the vessel. The Daj...
Jul 02, 2024

Adams, Eduard, Elks offensive line among top scorers on CFL's honour roll for Week 4
TORONTO - B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., Toronto Argonauts defensive back Jonathan Edouard and the Edmonton Elks' offensive line were among the top performers on the CFL's honour roll for We...
Jul 02, 2024

Quebec politician accused of 'interfering' in French elections
QUEBEC CITY, Que. - A Quebec provincial politician is being accused of engaging in "a form of interference" in French politics by a candidate for the far-right National Rally. Qubec solidaire member R...
Jul 02, 2024

Bridge culvert replacement work on Range Road 65
The County of Grande Prairie is advising residents about a construction project on Range Road 65 beginning today (Tuesday July 2).County crews will be replacing a bridge culvert between Highway 59 and...
Jul 02, 2024

International Paper Grande Prairie Mill awards $91,000 to 2024 Giving Fund recipients
International Paper's Grande Prairie Mill has awarded over $91,000 to support local organizations committed to education and health and wellness initiatives.The mill is supporting 11 organizations thi...
Jul 02, 2024

Fernandez continues impressive grass-court season with first-round Wimbledon win
LONDON - Canada's Leylah Fernandez continued her impressive grass-court season Tuesday with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Italy's Lucia Bronzetti in first-round action at Wimbledon. Fernandez, seeded 30th in th...
Jul 02, 2024

Much-improved Netherlands beats Romania 3-0 to reach first Euros quarterfinal in 16 years
MUNICH (AP) - The Netherlands reached its first European Championship quarterfinal in 16 years with a 3-0 win over Romania on Tuesday. Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock in the 20th minute and Donyell Male...
Jul 02, 2024

Grande Prairie arm wrestlers go undefeated at national competition
The biggest turnout ever for the Canadian National Armwrestling Championships was held in Gatineau, Quebec, over the Canada Day long weekend. Two members of the Twistmasters Arm Wrestling Club travell...
Jul 02, 2024

Colorado man gets 60 years for setting fire that killed a Senegalese family of 5
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado man was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Tuesday for setting a fire that killed five members of a Senegalese family out of revenge for a robbery after he mistakenly tracked ...
Jul 02, 2024

Canada cancels training session after winger Tajon Buchanan suffers leg injury
ARLINGTON - Winger Tajon Buchanan was injured in practice Tuesday ahead of Canada's upcoming Copa America quarterfinal against Venezuela. Canada Soccer said the Inter Milan attacker sustained an injur...
Jul 02, 2024