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Stephen Maar powers Canada past Bulgaria 3-0 at men's Olympic qualifying tournament
XI'AN, China - Stephen Maar scored 16 points as Canada made quick work of Bulgaria in a 3-0 win on Friday at the men's Olympic qualification tournament. The Canadians won each set 25-21, 25-17, 25-18....
Oct 6, 2023

More supports needed to address homelessness, B.C. government says after survey
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says results from the latest surveys of people living on the streets show current support levels aren't enough and more services are needed to address rising...
Oct 6, 2023

In the news today: Statistics Canada to release September jobs data
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Statistics Canada to release September jobs data this morning Canadians will ge...
Oct 6, 2023

Ghost guns showing up at crime scenes in Canada but RCMP not keeping statistics
FREDERICTON - Even as the technology to produce so-called "ghost guns" becomes less expensive and more widespread, the RCMP is not keeping records on how often the weapons are used in crimes across th...
Oct 6, 2023

Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting the oppression of women in Iran
OSLO, Norway (AP) - Imprisoned activistNarges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize Friday for fighting the oppression of women in Iran. "She fights for women against systematic discrimination and oppre...
Oct 6, 2023

Fields and Moore lead the Bears to their first win of the season, beating the Commanders 40-20
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - Music blared from the Chicago Bears locker room after a victory for the first time in almost a year, and players danced and jumped around with joy. All thanks to Justin Fields and...
Oct 5, 2023

Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Donald Trump is officially backing Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the pugnacious House Judiciary Committee chairman and longtime Trump defender, to succeed Kevin McCarthy ...
Oct 5, 2023

Hadley battling for a PGA Tour card again and opens with 64 in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Chesson Hadley played bogey-free Thursday in the Sanderson Farms Championship and posted an 8-under 64 for a one-shot lead in his latest bid to secure his PGA Tour card. This is ...
Oct 5, 2023

Nylander scores twice, including overtime winner, as Leafs beat Red Wings 4-3
TORONTO - William Nylander scored his second goal of the night at 1:24 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in pre-season play Thursday. After the Maple Leafs bare...
Oct 5, 2023

WHL's Wild fire head coach Constantine following investigation of derogatory comments
WENATCHEE, Wash. - Kevin Constantine has been fired as head coach of the Wenatchee Wild. Constantine's dismissal comes after an independent investigation into a violation of Western Hockey League's st...
Oct 5, 2023