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Canada dusts off sanctions law on corrupt officials, joins allies to target 7 abroad
OTTAWA - Canada is using a rarely invoked sanctions law that targets corrupt office holders to join peer countries in taking aim against officials in Russia, Iran and Myanmar. The sanctions target off...
Dec 08, 2023
Hamilton criticizes FIA over probe of Toto and Susie Wolff and says something 'has to change'
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) - Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton criticized Formula One's governing body on Friday for the "unacceptable" way it investigated Toto and Susie Wolff on allegations of con...
Dec 08, 2023
MLS commissioner says 2023 was undeniably the Year of Messi but season also had other high points
The 2023 Major League Soccer season was undeniably the year of Lionel Messi. The World Cup champion and eight-time Ballon d'Or winner arrived at Inter Miami this summer and changed the league. Sales o...
Dec 08, 2023
Dates finalized for inquest into James Smith killings
The inquest into the deaths of 11 people on the James Smith Cree Nation have been finalized, according to the Saskatchewan coroner's website. Between January 15 and February 2 of next year, the inques...
Dec 08, 2023
Between burger bites, Christmas card-writing and constant voting, MPs lose a work day
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament have now lost an entire day of work in the House of Commons as they continue with a voting marathon forced by the Conservatives, after sneaking in bites of burgers and C...
Dec 08, 2023
Canadian freestyle star Mikael Kingsbury wins first moguls title of season
IDRE FJLL, Sweden - Canadian freestyle skiing star Mikael Kingsbury picked up his first win of the World Cup season with a gold in men's moguls competition Friday. Kingsbury, who was third in the seas...
Dec 08, 2023
Dog shot by police after attacking, biting officer during arrest in P.A.
A Prince Albert Police officer was treated for dog bites on Thursday night after being attacked during an arrest. At around 10:15 p.m., police were called to a home in the 1100 Block of Knox Place for...
Dec 08, 2023
Weather system may bring snow to parts of Metro Vancouver, gusts to north B.C. coast
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued a series of warnings and advisories as a frontal system that could bring Metro Vancouver its first snowfall this winter nears the British Columbia coast. It s...
Dec 08, 2023
Trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber adjourned until 2024
OTTAWA - The criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber has adjourned after more than 30 days of evidence and arguments, and is expected to resume in January. The trial be...
Dec 08, 2023
Canada's Edey excited for rare chance to play in Toronto for Purdue in HOF Series
Zach Edey is excited for the rare opportunity to play at home in front of family who haven't seen him play live before. The Toronto native leads the No. 4-ranked Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball t...
Dec 08, 2023
