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Conservative PACs inject millions into local school races
As Republicans and Democrats fight for control of Congress this fall, a growing collection of conservative political action groups is targeting its efforts closer to home: at local school boards. Thei...
Oct 10, 2022
Trudeau condemns deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian cities
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine as the country unleashed a lethal barrage of strikes against multiple Ukrainian cities on Monday, including downtown Kyiv whe...
Oct 10, 2022
Canadian Rob Thomson signs 2-year deal to remain as Phillies manager
After guiding the Philadelphia Phillies to their first playoff series victory since 2010, manager Rob Thomson had the interim removed from his title Monday. The Phillies announced they have signed Tho...
Oct 10, 2022
Redblacks beat Montreal 24-18, spoil Als' chance to clinch playoff spot at home
MONTREAL - The Ottawa Redblacks scored 17 points in the second half to spoil the Montreal Alouettes' chance to clinch a playoff spot at home and grab a 24-18 win on Monday. Trevor Harris tried to thro...
Oct 10, 2022
Canadian women faces two former champions at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India
Two former champions await Canada at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India with 2012 winner France first up Wednesday. The young Canadians then take on 2014 champion Japan on Saturday, also in Goa,...
Oct 10, 2022
FIFA reveals sites for World Cup fan viewing parties
ZURICH (AP) - Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro and Dubai Harbour in the United Arab Emirates are among six locations worldwide that stage fan festivals during the World Cup in Qatar. Mexico City's P...
Oct 10, 2022
Diagolon founder denied release after bail hearing concludes in Saskatoon
SASKATOON - The founder of the online group "Diagolon" remains in custody after being denied release following a bail hearing in Saskatchewan. Jeremy MacKenzie was arrested on September 29 in Cole Har...
Oct 10, 2022
Sovereignty Act rollback: Incoming Alberta premier would follow rule of law on bill
EDMONTON - The top adviser to incoming Alberta premier Danielle Smith says her proposed sovereignty act would respect Supreme Court decisions - a reversal of her core policy promise on how she would c...
Oct 10, 2022
U.K. man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Canadian teenager
CHELMSFORD, United Kingdom - A British man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Canadian teenager who moved to England last year to meet him. Essex Police say in a statement that J...
Oct 10, 2022
As provinces hand out cash, advocates say inflation help should be more targeted
MONTREAL - Anti-poverty advocates say the one-time inflation aid payments announced by provinces including Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are a missed opportunity to help those most in need. Dou...
Oct 10, 2022