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Saskatchewan Roughriders sign American offensive lineman Trevon Tate
REGINA - American offensive lineman Trevon Tate has signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the CFL club announced Monday. The six-foot-four, 295-pound Tate joins the Roughriders after playing four ...
Aug 19, 2024
Blinken says Israel has accepted U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire, calls on Hamas to do same
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israel has accepted a bridging proposal for a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, and called on Hamas to do the same. He spoke M...
Aug 19, 2024
DC councilmember known for pushing antisemitic conspiracy theories is arrested on bribery charge
WASHINGTON (AP) - A District of Columbia councilmember known for promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories has been arrested on charges that he accepted over $150,000 in bribes in exchange for using h...
Aug 19, 2024
Canada’s only Indigenous coloured gemstone lapidary is a cut above
Ryan Ross has an unusually rare vocation gemstone cutting.He wasn't raised in the lapidary tradition, but rather became unexpectedly captivated by it around the same time he decided to get married."Wh...
Aug 19, 2024
Photo contest is part of this year’s Sturgeon Lake Powwow
Most people can't help but snap a few photos at a powwow, but this weekend one of those photos could be worth a $500 gift card for the SLFN's Tipi Fuel and Convenience Store.The Sturgeon Lake First Na...
Aug 19, 2024
Toronto Raptors sign back-up guard Jared Rhoden
TORONTO - Reserve guard Jared Rhoden has signed with the Toronto Raptors, the NBA club announced Monday. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The six-foot-six, 210-pound gu...
Aug 19, 2024
Ottawa Pride stance on Israel causes some civil servants, embassy to exit parade
OTTAWA - A decision by organizers of the Pride parade in Ottawa to boycott Israeli companies is prompting a growing number of participants to pull out of the festivities. The Capital Pride committee c...
Aug 19, 2024
Barrels in Brieux
The St. Brieux Riding Club is proud to host Barrels in Brieux 2024 on August 24 and 25th.Saturday will be a 4D barrel race with peewee (10 and under), youth (11-17) and senior (18+) divisions as well ...
Aug 19, 2024
St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church Drive Thru Fall Supper
St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church is proud to announce our upcoming Fall Supper!When: September 29th Cost: $20 each for a delicious meal How to get your meal: This is a drive thru only (no sit down...
Aug 19, 2024
Cause of water main break that flooded Montreal neighbourhood remains unclear: mayor
MONTREAL - The mayor of Montreal says the cause of a major water main break Friday morning near the city's Jacques Cartier Bridge remains unknown. Valrie Plante says 50 buildings were flooded when mil...
Aug 19, 2024
