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Trudeau says speed of Taliban taking Afghanistan surprised people all over the world
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the speed at which the Taliban took control of Afghanistan was a surprise to him and other world leaders. He says Canada remains committed to getting Canadi...
Aug 27, 2021
Bobsledder Kaillie Humphries seeks path to Beijing Olympics
Kaillie Humphries, the reigning women's bobsled world champion, is in serious jeopardy of not being able to compete at this winter's Beijing Olympics and has asked the International Olympic Committee ...
Aug 27, 2021
Mendy appears in court to face rape, sexual assault charges
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Manchester City left back Benjamin Mendy appeared in court Friday to face charges of rape and sexual assault. Mendy spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth...
Aug 27, 2021
Residents in Crescent Acres prefer large residential lots to multi-unit developments
A survey presented to the public on the future development of the Crescent Acres neighbourhood gave a clear indication of what residents would like to see.Among the future wants were more large reside...
Aug 27, 2021
Canada's Afghan troops pull out and Biden vows to avenge: In The News for Aug. 27
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Aug. 27 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Aug 27, 2021
Trudeau and Singh to campaign in Ontario; O'Toole to visit two Atlantic provinces
The Liberal and NDP leaders are expected to be in Ontario for Day 13 of the federal election campaign, while the head of the Conservatives is to spend time in two Atlantic provinces. Liberal Leader Ju...
Aug 27, 2021
Drought, wildfires and heat bring environment issues to campaign trail
Todd Lewis considers himself lucky. The farmer lives in a part of Saskatchewan that received enough rain to yield an average crop, which is the best he could hope for on a day in late July. This summe...
Aug 27, 2021
Trudeau and Singh to campaign in Ontario; O'Toole to visit two Atlantic provinces
The Liberal and NDP leaders are expected to be in Ontario for Day 13 of the federal election campaign, while the head of the Conservatives is to spend time in two Atlantic provinces. Liberal Leader Ju...
Aug 27, 2021
Evacuation flights resume in Kabul after deadly bombings
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Evacuation flights from Afghanistan have resumed with new urgency a day after two suicide bombings targeted the thousands of desperate people fleeing the Taliban takeover. Th...
Aug 27, 2021
Pacific through to Canadian Championship quarterfinals after upsetting Whitecaps 4-3
LANGFORD, B.C. - Pacific FC is through to the quarterfinals of the Canadian Championship after upsetting the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-3 in Langford, B.C., on Thursday. The 'Caps came into the contest hea...
Aug 26, 2021
