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Shapovalov falls to Djokovic in Canadian's first Masters 1000 final
PARIS - Denis Shapovalov's first appearance in a Masters 1000 final didn't end the way he wanted it to. The Canadian was beaten by world No. 1 Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday in the final of the Par...
Nov 03, 2019
UN confirms Madrid as new location for climate summit
BERLIN - The United Nations global climate meeting next month will take place in Madrid after previous host Chile cancelled at short notice, officials said Friday. U.N. climate chief Patricia Espinosa...
Nov 03, 2019
Home teams enjoy strong night in NWJHL, NPHL
Theo Cunningham and Robert Lemay each had a goal and two assists as the North Peace Navigators beat the visiting County of Grande Prairie JDA Kings 4-1 on Saturday night.Phoenix Dumas and Dylan Beller...
Nov 03, 2019 Photo courtesy EverythingGP
Desjardins revises data theft impact numbers, says 4.2 million affected
MONTREAL - The Desjardins Group data theft is much more widespread than first thought and actually hit 4.2 million members, the banking co-operative's chief executive said Friday. ...
Nov 03, 2019
Recounts ordered in B.C., Quebec ridings after narrow federal election results
OTTAWA - Three judicial recounts are taking place next week in ridings where runners-up in last month's federal election are hoping a court-ordered review will snatch victory from the j...
Nov 03, 2019
Early season struggles continue for GPRC Basketball, men's Volleyball teams
Both GPRC basketball teams, along with the men's volleyball team, are still looking for their first win of the season after action this past weekend.The basketball teams welcomed Concordia from Edmont...
Nov 03, 2019 photo courtesy GPRC Wolves Facebook page
Pharmacist from London, Ont., area suspended over naloxone distribution
TORONTO - A pharmacist who went door-to-door handing out naloxone kits in a neighbourhood ravaged by opioid use choked back tears on Friday as he admitted to professional misconduct. At a disciplinary...
Nov 03, 2019
Local woman's grandmother crochets plastic shopping bag mat for the homeless
A local woman's grandmother is giving back to the homeless, in the form of a homemade sleeping mat.Jocelyn Wright, who's grandmother is responsible for the mat that's been circulating social media, sa...
Nov 03, 2019 Plastic Bag Mat (photo courtesy of Jocelyn Wright)
Halloween, part deux: Montrealers may double-dip on candy after delay
MONTREAL - Trick-or-treaters taking a weather-delayed second stab at Halloween were faced with strong winds - and far colder temperatures than the night before - as they ventured onto the streets...
Nov 03, 2019
'American democracy will work,' visiting Ukraine minister says of impeachment
OTTAWA - The rules of American democracy will ultimately settle the Trump impeachment question, and Ukraine will be watching closely - but will keep its political distance at all costs, a senior ...
Nov 03, 2019