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'The stakes cannot be higher:' Harris-Trump to faceoff on debate stage
PHILADELPHIA - Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will be face-to-face for the first time during Tuesday night's debate in Philadelphia, marking a pivotal moment during the final sprint of a razor-thin ra...
Sep 10, 2024
GPPL re-establishes 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative
The Grande Prairie Public Library is bringing back its early literacy initiative, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.The program is meant to encourage parents to read with their pre-kindergarten kids usin...
Sep 10, 2024
Canadian Soccer Business points to 'new, landmark offer' made to Canada Soccer
TORONTO - While Canada Soccer says a new labour agreement with its players is contingent on a reworked deal with Canadian Soccer Business, CSB says it "proactively made a new, landmark offer" six week...
Sep 10, 2024
Shapovalov gives Canada 1-0 edge over Argentina in Davis Cup tie
MANCHESTER - Canada has taken a 1-0 lead in its Davis Cup tie against Argentina. Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., defeated Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 6-3 in the first singles rubber match on Tue...
Sep 10, 2024
Flames sign veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie to professional tryout
CALGARY - Veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie will attend the Calgary Flames training camp on a professional tryout, the team announced Tuesday. Barrie had one goal and 14 assists in 41 games with the Nas...
Sep 10, 2024
Federal Court of Appeal sides with privacy watchdog in long-running Facebook case
OTTAWA - A panel of judges says Facebook broke federal privacy law by failing to adequately inform users of the risks to their data upon signing up to the popular social media platform. In a new rulin...
Sep 10, 2024
Maple Leafs re-sign forward Nick Robertson to one-year, US$875K contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed forward Nick Robertson to a one-year contract worth US$875,000 on Tuesday. Robertson produced 14 goals and 13 assists in 56 games last season with the Maple...
Sep 10, 2024
The US accuses Iran of sending Russia short-range ballistic missiles to use in Ukraine
LONDON (AP) - The United States formally accused Iran on Tuesday of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for its war in Ukraine and will take measures to punish those involved. U.S. Secr...
Sep 10, 2024
The US accuses Iran of sending Russia short-range ballistic missiles to use in Ukraine
LONDON (AP) - The United States formally accused Iran on Tuesday of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for its war in Ukraine and will take measures to punish those involved. U.S. Secr...
Sep 10, 2024
Israeli military: American killed in West Bank was likely shot 'unintentionally' by Israeli forces
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - The Israeli military saiad Tuesday that an American activist who was killed in the West Bank last week was likely shot "indirectly and unintentionally" by Israeli forces who...
Sep 10, 2024