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Palestinian detainee to end nearly 6-month hunger strike
JERUSALEM (AP) - A Palestinian detainee held without charge or trial by Israel said Wednesday that he will suspend his nearly six-month hunger strike after reaching an agreement that will see him rele...
Aug 31, 2022
Expedition team recovers sunken truck from remote Arctic waters
GJOA HAVEN, Nunavut - An international team has recovered a submerged truck from remote Arctic waters using divers, airbags and a helicopter. The long-planned recovery mission of the Ford-150, which f...
Aug 31, 2022
Rourke, McManis, Rhymes named CFL top performers for month of August
TORONTO - B.C. quarterback Nathan Rourke, Toronto linebacker Wynton McManis and Lions receiver Dominique Rhymes are the CFL's top performers for August. Rourke completed 95 of his 120 pass attempts (7...
Aug 31, 2022
Toxic chemicals commonly found in dollar store items, testing shows
OTTAWA - A Canadian environmental organization is calling for more transparency and better enforcement of national regulations of toxic chemicals after more than one quarter of items bought at popular...
Aug 31, 2022
National dog show offers special treat for Prince Albert
Prince Albert area residents are encouraged to sit and stay at the Exhibition grounds this week.The All Breeds Championship dog show runs until Thursday afternoon and is hosted by the Prince Albert Ke...
Aug 31, 2022
Higher Ground Music Festival This Weekend
Higher Ground Music Festival is back for one night only! You don't wanna miss it!We will be having the Forest Therapy Walk at 2 where you can connect with nature! You really need to try this!Supper wi...
Aug 31, 2022
Elizabeth May joins Green leadership race, says party has been in disarray
OTTAWA - Elizabeth May says she has an obligation to be of service as she launches her bid to reclaim the leadership of the federal Green Party. May, who quit as leader of the Greens in 2019, is runni...
Aug 31, 2022
Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson has positive COVID-19 test
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Wednesday head coach Craig Dickenson has tested positive for COVID-19. The CFL team said Dickenson is currently quarantining as per CFL policy. Dickenso...
Aug 31, 2022
Man convicted in retrial that eyed ex-star sleuth's conduct
NEW YORK (AP) - A man was convicted again Wednesday in the first retrial stemming from scrutiny of a once-lauded New York City homicide detective who was later accused of framing suspects. A stunned E...
Aug 31, 2022
Canadian military investigating engine fires on U.S. Army helicopters
OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence says officials are looking into reports of engine fires on Chinook helicopters in the U.S. to determine the impact on Canada's military. The U.S. Army annou...
Aug 31, 2022
