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Humboldt holds tribute five years after deadly bus crash
HUMBOLDT, SASKATCHEWAN - Church bells are to ring today in Humboldt at the same time as the deadly bus crash brought unimaginable tragedy to the small Saskatchewan city five years ago. The bells at St...
Apr 06, 2023
Once-popular rural Quebec road for asylum seekers quiets down after U.S.-Canada deal
MONTREAL - About 12 hours after the closure of a rural southern Quebec road used by thousands of asylum seekers to enter Canada from the United States, Evelyne Bouchard witnessed RCMP agents escort a ...
Apr 06, 2023
Report: Saudis, Iranians to reopen embassies, ease travel
BEIJING (AP) - Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed Thursday to reopen diplomatic missions in their respective capitals and in additional cities, Iran's semiofficial news agency said. ISNA reported the foreig...
Apr 06, 2023
Idaho governor signs 'abortion trafficking' bill into law
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill into law Wednesday that makes it illegal for an adult to help a minor get an abortion without parental consent. The law is the first of its kin...
Apr 05, 2023
Bouanga brilliant as LAFC rout Whitecaps 3-0 in CCL quarterfinals
VANCOUVER - Denis Bouanga scored twice and notched an assist Wednesday as Los Angeles FC blanked the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions League matchup. Kwadwo Opoku added...
Apr 05, 2023
Calgary Flames keep their playoff hopes alive with victory over Winnipeg Jets
WINNIPEG - Andrew Mangiapane and Nikita Zadorov each had a goal and assist as the Calgary Flames kept their playoff hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. The Flames (37-2...
Apr 05, 2023
More than one million customers without power as heavy storms hit Quebec, Ontario
More than one million customers in Quebec and Ontario were without power Wednesday after a messy mix of freezing rain and thunderstorms pummeled parts of both provinces. Quebec's power utility said sh...
Apr 05, 2023
Manoah, Blue Jays blank Royals 3-0, Guerrero hits first HR
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Alek Manoah allowed one hit over seven innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first homer of the season and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Wednesday n...
Apr 05, 2023
Celtics wrap up East No. 2 seed with 97-93 win over Raptors
BOSTON (AP) - Malcolm Brogdon scored 29 points and hit two late free throws to help the Boston Celtics hold on for a 97-93 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. With Milwaukee's win ove...
Apr 05, 2023
Canada women defeat Switzerland 4-0 in opening game at world hockey championship
BRAMPTON, Ont. - Canada scored twice on the power play en route to a comfortable 4-0 win over Switzerland in its opening game at the IIHF Women's World Hockey Championship on Wednesday. The defending ...
Apr 05, 2023
