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Ecuador keeps World Cup place after ruling by sports court
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - Ecuador kept its place at the World Cup but will be deducted three points in qualifying for the 2026 tournament because of a false document being used to get a passport fo...
Nov 08, 2022
Nicole strengthens to tropical storm en route to Bahamas
MIAMI (AP) - Nicole strengthened to a tropical storm Tuesday as it churned toward the northwestern Bahamas and Florida's Atlantic coastline, forecasters said. A range of warnings and watches remain in...
Nov 08, 2022
Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds confirms interest in buying Ottawa Senators
Ryan Reynolds has confirmed the rumours - he is interested in buying the Ottawa Senators. The Canadian movie star spoke about possibly taking over the NHL club on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. R...
Nov 08, 2022
So far, so good says Pilat of return to council
The October 31 meeting of Grande Prairie city council marked the first full meeting for Wade Pilat after his return to council.He was re-elected in the October by-election.When asked how his return ha...
Nov 08, 2022
Alberta RCMP giving out tips for proper child seat safety
Alberta RCMP would like to remind motorists of the importance of child seat safety, especially in winter months.After handing out 156 tickets for failing to properly restrain child passengers last yea...
Nov 08, 2022
Ex-Miss America adds intrigue to North Dakota House race
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Republican Rep. Kelly Armstrong hopes to claim a third term for North Dakota's sole U.S. House seat on Tuesday in a race that was upended by the late entry of former Miss America...
Nov 08, 2022
World Cup ambassador: Homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'
BERLIN (AP) - An ambassador for the World Cup in Qatar has described homosexuality as a "damage in the mind" in an interview with German public broadcaster ZDF only two weeks before the opening of the...
Nov 08, 2022
World Cup ambassador: Homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'
BERLIN (AP) - An ambassador for the World Cup in Qatar has described homosexuality as a "damage in the mind" in an interview with German public broadcaster ZDF only two weeks before the opening of the...
Nov 08, 2022
Were mixed signals a worry for Ottawa ahead of Pope's visit: In The News for Nov. 8
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 8 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Nov 08, 2022
Indigenous languages, consultation among issues raised before Pope Francis's visit
Before Pope Francis's arrival in Canada last July, federal officials flagged concerns about the level of consultation done with a First Nations community that was set to host him. Briefing notes prepa...
Nov 08, 2022