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AEW stars Chris Jericho and Renee Paquette say social media reshaping pro wrestling
TORONTO - Professional wrestling is an art form based on performers reading and responding to their viewers. According to All Elite Wrestling stars Chris Jericho and Renee Paquette, that's a dynamic b...
Jun 20, 2024
Canada men move up one place to No. 48 in latest FIFA rankings, Argentina still No. 1
Canada has moved up one place to No. 48 in the latest FIFA men's world rankings. The top three are unchanged with Argentina, Canada's opponent in Thursday's Copa America tournament opener in Atlanta s...
Jun 20, 2024
Tropical Storm Alberto moves inland over northeast Mexico as season's first named storm
TAMPICO, Mexico (AP) - Tropical Storm Alberto, the season's first named storm, rumbled ashore early Thursday, bringing heavy rains to parched northeast Mexico. The storm was expected to weaken rapidly...
Jun 20, 2024
And then there was one: Mark Rutte. Romania's president withdraws from the race for NATO chief
BRUSSELS (AP) - Romania's president has withdrawn from the race to become NATO's next secretary general, leaving outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte all but certain to head the world's biggest mi...
Jun 20, 2024
Search underway for man missing from Montreal Lake
It has been at least six months since loved ones were in contact with William Bird.December 1 was the last time anyone spoke to the 45-year-old who was reported missing to Montreal Lake RCMP. At that ...
Jun 20, 2024
In the news today: Extreme heat bakes Eastern Canada, WestJet strike off the table
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Heat wave still grips Ontario, Quebec, Maritimes A heat wave that's washed over eastern Canada is sticking aro...
Jun 20, 2024
Rachel Notley leaving behind an Alberta NDP that's still ready to run
EDMONTON - Cheryl Oates learned that she needed to lace up a good pair of running shoes to keep up with Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley. "When I think about her turning me into a runner, despite the ...
Jun 20, 2024
CF Montreal blows two-goal lead, draws New York Red Bulls 2-2
MONTREAL - Julian Hall scored the first Major League Soccer goal of his career as New York Red Bulls erased a two-goal deficit to draw CF Montreal 2-2 on Wednesday night. The 16-year-old Hall headed t...
Jun 19, 2024
Valdez and Duran power Red Sox to 7-3 win over Blue Jays to complete three-game sweep
TORONTO - Enmanuel Valdez and Jarren Duran hit solo homers to power the Boston Red Sox to a 7-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre. Brayan Bello allowed two earned ...
Jun 19, 2024
North Korea says deal between Putin and Kim requires immediate military assistance in event of war
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - A new agreement between Russia and North Korea reached by their leaders requires the countries to use all available means to provide immediate military assistance in the even...
Jun 19, 2024
