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Ottawa announces more than $192 million for Nova Scotia clean energy projects
HALIFAX - Federal Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has announced more than $192 million for six clean energy projects in Nova Scotia. Wilkinson says $117.6 million will help with the installation of...
Jul 30, 2024
Terrell Davis says United banned him after flight incident. Airline says it was already rescinded
DENVER (AP) - Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis posted an email from United Airlines Tuesday saying he was banned from flying the airline until a review of an incident earlier this month was co...
Jul 30, 2024
'Rare competitor' Bobby Wagner aims to bring his winning experience to the Washington Commanders
Bobby Wagner has a resume unlike anyone who has played football in Washington in many years. He is a six-time All-Pro selection, a Super Bowl champion and should be fitted for a gold Hall of Fame jack...
Jul 30, 2024
Quebec government has only recouped about one-third of pandemic-era fines so far
MONTREAL - More than two years after Quebec lifted most of its COVID-era public health measures, the province has only recouped a little over one-third of the $68 million it issued in pandemic-related...
Jul 30, 2024
Davie shipyard to expand operations south of the border to build icebreakers
MONTREAL - Quebec-based Davie shipbuilding plans to set up operations south of the border to help the United States build icebreakers. A White House announcement on Monday says the shipbuilder is in t...
Jul 30, 2024
Raonic, Pospisil, Diallo snag final wild-card nods at National Bank Open in Montreal
MONTREAL - A trio of Canadians will occupy the final wild-card spots at the National Bank Open tennis tournament. Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, B.C., and Montreal's Gabrie...
Jul 30, 2024
With Randy Gradishar's induction at age 72, the 'Orange Crush' finally gets into Canton
DENVER (AP) - About the only time Randy Gradishar ever disappointed his teammates was when he first arrived in Denver as the Broncos' first-round draft pick in 1974. Eagerly awaiting the arrival of th...
Jul 30, 2024
Canada downs Australia in semifinals, will face New Zealand for rugby sevens gold
PARIS - Canada will play for gold in women's rugby sevens after upsetting Australia 21-12 in semifinal action at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Charity Williams, Asia Hogan-Rochester and Piper Logan a...
Jul 30, 2024
Buffalo Bills add experience at safety by signing Kareem Jackson to a 1-year contract
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Bills added depth to their retooled safety position by signing Kareem Jackson to a one-year contract on Tuesday. The 36-year-old Jackson has 14 years of NFL experien...
Jul 30, 2024
Acting Secret Service boss says he 'cannot defend' why roof in Trump rally shooting was not secured
WASHINGTON (AP) - The acting director of the Secret Service says he "cannot defend" why the roof used by the gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was not secured. Ronal...
Jul 30, 2024