Author Archives: Syndicated Content
North Carolina governor signs criminal justice bill into law after Ukrainian refugee’s death
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina's Democratic governor signed into law on Friday a criminal justice measure that the state's Republican-controlled legislature approved in response to the stabbing d...
Oct 03, 2025
Keys to the series: How the Blue Jays and Yankees match up in ALDS
The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees have battled all year. Now the two division rivals will settle the score in the post-season - for the first time. Toronto opens its American League Division ...
Oct 03, 2025
Nations Pride, trainer Charlie Appleby back to defend Canadian International title
TORONTO - It's taken two years, but Nations Pride and trainer Charlie Appleby can finally defend their $750,000 Canadian International crown. The Irish-bred horse won the 2023 International at Woodbin...
Oct 03, 2025
Police, first responders scramble to help woman give birth on Victoria waterfront
VICTORIA - Emergency responders in Victoria, B.C., had to rush into action to support a woman giving birth on Wharf Street, along the city's busy waterfront area. Victoria police say an officer and St...
Oct 03, 2025
Sawdust helps Djokovic beat Cilic at Shanghai Masters and Shelton loses
SHANGHAI (AP) - Novak Djokovic launched his bid for a record-extending fifth title at the Shanghai Masters by beating Marin Cilic in straight sets on Friday in the Serbian's first match since the U.S....
Oct 03, 2025
Hegseth announces latest strike on boat near Venezuela he says was trafficking drugs
WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday he ordered another strike on a small boat he accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, expanding what the Trump administration...
Oct 03, 2025
Negotiations at an impasse as second phase of transit strikes in Montreal nears end
MONTREAL - The second phase of strikes by Montreal's public transit maintenance workers is coming to an end, but there is still no deal in sight. The latest strike by about 2,400 workers began Sept. 2...
Oct 03, 2025
Kevin Gausman tabbed to start Game 1 of AL Division Series for Blue Jays
TORONTO - There was no wild-card series sweep this time around for the Toronto Blue Jays. Quick playoff exits over three of the last five years have become learning experiences. Bigger things are expe...
Oct 03, 2025
Canadiens forward Bolduc out day-to-day with lower-body injury as season opener nears
BROSSARD - Montreal Canadiens forward Zachary Bolduc is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury, the NHL club announced Friday. The 22-year-old from Trois-Rivires, Que., had 19 goals and 17 assists in...
Oct 03, 2025
Expect retaliation after Starbucks shooting of organized crime figure, expert says
MONTREAL - A former Montreal police investigator warns that more violence could follow this week's shooting at a Starbucks north of the city, as the victim was formally identified as an organized crim...
Oct 03, 2025