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José Mujica, Uruguay’s humble president who changed his country and charmed the world, dies at 89
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) - Former Uruguayan President Jos Mujica, a onetime Marxist guerilla and flower farmer whose radical brand of democracy, plain-spoken philosophy and simple lifestyle fascinated...
May 13, 2025
Toronto FC coach says the best is yet to come for Norwegian forward Ola Brynhildsen
TORONTO - It's been an uphill battle for striker Ola Brynhildsen since joining Toronto FC. Short on game fitness when he arrived in mid-February on a 12-month loan from Denmark's FC Midtjylland, the 2...
May 13, 2025
Edmonton Oilers look to finish off Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5
EDMONTON - If the Edmonton Oilers replicate their most complete playoff game this season, their coach says they'll be hard to beat. The Oilers aim to close out their second-round series against the Ve...
May 13, 2025
Whitecap-Veren deal closes
CALGARY The $15-billion deal to combine of Whitecap Resources Inc. and Veren Inc. has closed, creating Canada's seventh largest oil and gas producer. The new company is operating under the Whitecap na...
May 13, 2025
Bloc member who lost by 1 vote considers 'all options' after report of ballot problem
MONTREAL - The Bloc Qubcois candidate for the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne says she's evaluating her options after a judicial recount that saw her lose by a single vote. Nathalie Sinclair-Desgag...
May 13, 2025
City of Grande Prairie mailing property tax notices
The City of Grande Prairie's property tax notices are now in the mail.Residents will have until June 30 to make their payments either in full or using the City's TIPP program to pay month-to-month.Pro...
May 13, 2025
Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg to perform at B.C. Lions season opener
VANCOUVER - Rapper and noted sports fan Snoop Dogg will help the B.C. Lions kick off their CFL season next month. The Lions announced Tuesday that the award-winning musician, producer and actor will p...
May 13, 2025
Quebecer who stabbed to death mother and a neighbour found not criminally responsible
MONTREAL - A Quebec man who killed his mother and a neighbour in a suburb west of Montreal last year has been found not criminally responsible for the crimes. A Superior Court judge made the decision ...
May 13, 2025
LA judge to decide whether the Menendez brothers should be freed
LOS ANGELES (AP) - After months of delays, a hearing started Tuesday to decide whether Erik and Lyle Menendez should get a chance at freedom after serving nearly 30 years in prison for the double murd...
May 13, 2025
Mandy Gull-Masty becomes first Indigenous person to head Indigenous Services
OTTAWA - For the first time ever, an Indigenous person has been chosen to lead the federal department responsible for providing services to First Nations, Inuit and Mtis communities. Mandy Gull-Masty,...
May 13, 2025