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Professor asks top court to review 'revolutionary' law curbing spy watchdog members
OTTAWA - A law professor is urging the Supreme Court of Canada to weigh the constitutionality of "revolutionary and unprecedented legislation" that limits members of a prominent spy watchdog from usin...
Aug 24, 2024
Storm clouds still heavy around Liberals as cabinet meets for retreat in Halifax
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will kick off a three-day cabinet retreat in Halifax on Sunday, where the themes are fairness and Canada-U.S. relations, but the feelings are all about dj vu. A ...
Aug 24, 2024
Bombers late TD drive lifts them past pesky Ticats 26-23
WINNIPEG - Kenny Lawler caught a 10-yard pass in the end zone with 19 seconds remaining as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers avoided a Hamilton Tiger-Cats comeback with a 26-23 victory on Friday. The Blue Bom...
Aug 23, 2024
Ninth-inning homers from Loperfido, Barger lift Blue Jays over Angels 5-4
TORONTO - Back-to-back homers from Joey Loperfido and Addison Barger in the ninth inning steered the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-4 walk-off win against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Loperfido and Bar...
Aug 23, 2024
Filly Caitlinhergrtness rallies to win $1-million King's Plate at Woodbine
TORONTO - Rafael Hernandez and filly Caitlinhergrtness made it worth the wait for Kevin Attard. Hernandez moved Caitlinhergrtness past 3/5 favourite My Boy Prince in the deep stretch to capture the $1...
Aug 23, 2024
Adam Scott builds 3-shot lead in hopes of reaching FedEx Cup finale
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) - Adam Scott kept making birdies and changing his outlook on the season until he finished with his lowest score of the year, a 9-under 63 on Friday in the BMW Championship that...
Aug 23, 2024
Sharks acquire prized goaltending prospect Askarov from Predators
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks acquired prized goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov from Nashville in a deal Friday that sends a 2025 first-round pick to the Predators. The 22-year-old A...
Aug 23, 2024
Hot dogs, hamburgers and help; BBQ open to the community
A desire to do more turned into a barbecue in Prince Albert's Kinsmen's Park on Friday, with community members stepping up with donations of food and help. Devin Dubois decided a little while ago he w...
Aug 23, 2024
Red Sox catcher Jansen set to make history on Monday against Blue Jays
BOSTON (AP) - Danny Jansen will become the first major leaguer to appear in a game for both teams when he plays catcher for the Boston Red Sox on Monday in the resumption of a suspended game against t...
Aug 23, 2024
South Carolina sets date for first execution in more than 13 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina has set a Sept. 20 date to put inmate Freddie Eugene Owens to death in what would be the state's first execution in more than 13 years. South Carolina was once one...
Aug 23, 2024
