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Max Verstappen holds off Lando Norris to win Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and extend F1 lead
IMOLA, Italy (AP) - In the real world or the virtual world, Max Verstappen remains the driver to beat. The defending Formula 1 champion held off a challenge from McLaren's Lando Norris to win the Emil...
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Federal byelection announced for June 24 in Toronto St. Paul's riding
TORONTO - The Prime Minister's Office has announced a federal byelection will be held in the Ontario riding of Toronto-St. Paul's on June 24 to fill the seat left vacant by longtime Liberal cabinet mi...
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Ex-partner to face charges after 55-year-old woman killed in Montreal
MONTREAL - A 55-year-old woman is dead and her former partner is facing charges in what police say is Montreal's 13th homicide of the year. Police were called Saturday evening to an apartment in the V...
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Canadian women make rugby history with win over the Black Ferns in New Zealand
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - At the Rugby World Cup in 2022, Canada pushed top-ranked England to the limit before falling 26-19 in the semifinal. eventually finishing fourth at the tournament. On Sunda...
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Led by John Herdman, resurgent Toronto FC putting recent dismal past behind it
Toronto FC's bid under John Herdman to put its recent dismal past behind it took a step forward Saturday with a lopsided 5-1 win over CF Montreal. Victories over TFC's archrival are always welcome, es...
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Biden tells Morehouse graduates that he hears their voices of protest over the war in Gaza
ATLANTA (AP) - President Joe Biden on Sunday told the graduating class at Morehouse College that he heard their voices of protest over the Israel-Hamas war, and that scenes from the conflict in Gaza h...
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City facility hours for Victoria Day
Multiple City of Grande Prairie facilities will have adjusted hours of operation on Monday, May 20 in recognition of Victoria Day.Facilities that will be closed on the statutory holiday are:City HallC...
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Holy Family school board endorses division change for St. Thomas More
The idea of Fairview's St. Thomas More school switching divisions has taken a step ahead.At its May meeting, the board of the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division gave unanimous support to entering ...
May 19, 2024
Slovak prime minister's condition remains serious but prognosis positive after assassination bid
BANSKA BYSTRICA, Slovakia (AP) - Slovakia's populist prime minister, Robert Fico, remained in serious condition on Sunday but has been given a positive prognosis four days after he was shot multiple t...
May 19, 2024
Helicopter carrying Iran's president suffers a 'hard landing,' state TV says without further details
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi suffered a "hard landing" on Sunday, Iranian state television reported, without immediately elaborating. Raisi ...
May 19, 2024