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Bela Karolyi, gymnastics coach who mentored Nadia and Mary Lou and courted controversy, dies at 82
Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarizing gymnastics coach who turned young women into champions and the United States into an international power, has died. He was 82. USA Gymnastics said Karolyi d...
Nov 16, 2024
Danielle Smith echoes Doug Ford's concerns about Mexico trade, suggests carve-out
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is echoing concerns about Mexico that were expressed earlier this week by Ontario's premier, saying she hopes Canada can get a "carve-out" from import tariffs...
Nov 16, 2024
MADD Prince Albert launches 37th annual Project Red Ribbon
Prince Albert's Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) gathered on Saturday to launch the 37th annual Project Red Ribbon to promote safe driving during the holidays. Members of MADD Prince Al...
Nov 16, 2024
Nelly Korda recovers from a 6-shot deficit, cuts Charley Hull's lead to one in LPGA
BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) - Nelly Korda holed two long birdie putts to start her recovery from a six-shot deficit to Charley Hull, cutting the lead down to one shot Saturday going into the final round of Th...
Nov 16, 2024
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill 11 as Lebanon cease-fire efforts appear to gain steam
Israeli strikes killed at least 11 people across Lebanon on Friday - including a mother, father and their three kids in a home - as rescue workers called off their search for survivors a day after an ...
Nov 16, 2024
Trudeau says APEC leaders focused on how to trade with Trump administration
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says talks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru have been dominated by worries about how to navigate Donald Trump's return to the White House.In partic...
Nov 16, 2024
U.S. health officials report first case of new form of mpox in a traveller
Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo.The person had travelled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern...
Nov 16, 2024
Canadian ice dancers Gilles, Poirier in the lead at Finlandia Trophy Grand Prix
HELSINKI - Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier brought their beach party to the Finlandia Trophy Grand Prix and won Saturday's rhythm dance. This year's world championship silver medall...
Nov 16, 2024
Blue Bombers' Bryant, Argonauts' Franklin separated by years of Grey Cup experience
VANCOUVER - About five inches, 147 pounds and close to a decade of experience separate Winnipeg Blue Bomber veteran offensive tackle Stanley Bryant and Toronto rookie defensive back Benjie Franklin. B...
Nov 16, 2024
Canadian defender Kadeisha Buchanan sidelined by knee injury playing for Chelsea
In a week that saw Canada Soccer confirm the departure of head coach Bev Priestman, there was more bad news for the Canadian women's team Saturday. Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor revealed that veteran ...
Nov 16, 2024
