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Housing, food prices top of mind as MPs return to Ottawa following summer break
OTTAWA - MPs are returning to the House of Commons today determined to find relief for Canadians feeling the pinch of inflation. While some of the most heated debates this fall will surround bail refo...
Sep 18, 2023
Decision expected in sex workers' Charter challenge of criminal prostitution laws
TORONTO - The Ontario Superior Court is expected to release its decision this morning on a constitutional challenge launched by an alliance of groups advocating for the rights of sex workers. The Cana...
Sep 18, 2023
$6 billion in Iranian assets once frozen in South Korea now in Qatar, key for prisoner swap with US
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Some $6 billion of Iranian assets once frozen in South Korea is in Qatar, a key element for a planned prisoner swap between Tehran and the United States, an Iranian ...
Sep 18, 2023
Taiwan says 103 Chinese warplanes flew toward the island in a new daily high in recent times
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - China's military sent 103 warplanes toward Taiwan in a 24-hour period in what the island's defense ministry said Monday was the most for a day in recent times. The planes were de...
Sep 17, 2023
Sahith Theegala wins the Fortinet Championship in Napa for his first PGA Tour victory
NAPA, Calif. (AP) - Sahith Theegala made more than enough birdies to cover for his mistakes while playing with the lead on Sunday, shooting a 4-under 68 for a two-shot victory at the Fortinet Champion...
Sep 17, 2023
MLA Adam Walker ousted from BC New Democratic Party, Premier David Eby says
VICTORIA - Premier David Eby has announced MLA Adam Walker has been ousted from the BC New Democratic party. In a statement issued today, Eby says the BC New Democrat caucus conducted a thorough inter...
Sep 17, 2023
Chapman hits winning double as Blue Jays complete sweep of Red Sox with 3-2 victory
Matt Chapman's walkoff double off the centre field wall gave the Toronto Blue Jays a 3-2 win to complete a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.The sweep concluded a 10-game homestand that...
Sep 17, 2023
Bouchard wins opening match in Mexico
GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Eugenie Bouchard of Montreal had to work a little longer than expected, but she made it through the first round of the Guadalajara Open on Sunday. Bouchard advanced to the second...
Sep 17, 2023
Ex-Leafs coach Mike Babcock resigns from Blue Jackets amid investigation
Mike Babcock resigned as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday after just two months on the job, following word earlier this week of him asking players to show him photos on their phones.The te...
Sep 17, 2023
P.A. Terry Fox Run sees double the turnout for 43rd annual event
Update: The final amount raised in Prince Albert was $29,535.50A large crowd of around 90-100 people of all ages gathered at the Alfred Jenkins Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon to embark on the 43rd ann...
Sep 17, 2023
