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'Dark day:' Police say five pedestrians run down in London, Ont., targeted as Muslims
LONDON, Ont. - A family of five Muslims out for an evening early summer stroll were mowed down by a driver in an "act of mass murder," the mayor of London, Ont., said on Monday. The horrific incident ...
Jun 07, 2021
Canada coach feels the anxiety of protecting players, staff safe during pandemic
Canada coach John Herdman acknowledged Monday he has experienced anxiety during the pandemic, triggered by concerns over the safety and well-being of his players and staff. The 45-year-old Herdman sai...
Jun 07, 2021
Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard undergoes shoulder surgery
MONTREAL - Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard is recovering from arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The 27-year-old from Montreal posted a photo on social media Monday of herself in a hospital bed with...
Jun 07, 2021
Missing persons case confirmed as homicide investigation
Just over nine months after a Prince Albert man's sudden disappearance, the city's police service is confirming there was foul play and that they are treating the case as a homicide.Tristan Chaboyer, ...
Jun 07, 2021
Q&A: Ellen Burstyn on her acting life, and never retiring
NEW YORK (AP) - That Ellen Burstyn plays a woman who recoils at the very mention of a retirement community in the upcoming film "Queen Bees" is extremely appropriate. Rarely has an actor been as good ...
Jun 07, 2021
Parkland Ambulance busy during latest heat wave
The break in the weather over the weekend brought relief for paramedics. They had been assisting several people daily during the heat wave that hit the prairies last week. By 7 p.m. Sunday, Parkland A...
Jun 07, 2021
Paul Weir to coach Canada at upcoming FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup
TORONTO - Paul Weir has been named head coach for Canada's team at next month's FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup. Patrick Tatham, Shawn Swords, and Justin Serresse will serve as assistants on Weir's staf...
Jun 07, 2021
Copeland, Ingram among winners of Blues Music Awards
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Singer Shemekia Copeland and guitarist Christone "Kingfish" Ingram are among this year's top winners at the Blues Music Awards. Veteran musicians Charlie Musselwhite and Elvin Bi...
Jun 07, 2021
COVID case at Redwing School
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has confirmed a case of COVID in Redwing Public School.In a media release Monday, the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) said the staff and students a...
Jun 07, 2021
Jeff Bezos will blast into space on rocket's 1st crew flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - Outdoing his fellow billionaires in daredevilry, Jeff Bezos will blast into space next month when his Blue Origin company makes its first flight with a crew. The 57-year-ol...
Jun 07, 2021
