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Ottawa Rapid FC unveiled as city's Northern Super League team
OTTAWA - The Northern Super League team in the nation's capital will be known as Ottawa Rapid FC. The Canadian professional women's soccer team revealed its name and logo Thursday at TD Place, where t...
Aug 15, 2024

US arrests reputed Peruvian gang leader wanted for 23 killings in his home country
NEW YORK (AP) - A reputed Peruvian gang leader suspected in nearly two dozen killings in his home country was arrested Wednesday in New York by U.S. immigration authorities. Gianfranco Torres-Navarro,...
Aug 15, 2024

Ukraine can use Canadian military equipment inside Russia, Ottawa says
OTTAWA - The federal government says the Ukrainian army can use military equipment provided by Canada inside Russia. A spokesperson for National Defence says Canada places no geographic restrictions o...
Aug 15, 2024

La Ronge women travel to Toronto for intensive dance workshop
Two women from La Ronge are back from Toronto after a four-day intensive Arabic and Egyptian dance workshop. Charlene Bosiak and Christen Ross participated in the workshop hosted by Yasmina Ramzy, a w...
Aug 15, 2024

Canada lists old NYC residence for $13M, surpassing cost of new luxury condo
OTTAWA - Canada is selling its former Manhattan residence, which used to house its consulate general in New York. Global Affairs Canada says the five-bedroom condo was listed today at over $13 million...
Aug 15, 2024

B.C. court orders pro-Palestinian camp at Vancouver Island University to shut down
VANCOUVER - Pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, B.C., have been told to pack up within 72 hours. The B.C. Civil Liberties Association says a ...
Aug 15, 2024

Tenant advocate decries 'troubling' ruling that let landlord hike rent by 27 per cent
VANCOUVER - A legal advocate for tenants says the B.C. government should take swift action to get rid of a regulation allowing landlords to apply for rent increases far bigger than otherwise allowed. ...
Aug 15, 2024

Research crucial to stop parasite from destroying P.E.I. oyster industry: minister
CHARLOTTETOWN - Prince Edward Island's fisheries minister says he hopes recently announced federal funding can help develop oysters that are resistant to a parasite that is threatening a fishery vital...
Aug 15, 2024

Trump hits Harris on inflation and economics in remarks at his New Jersey golf club
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) - Former President Donald Trump said Thursday that Americans are struggling with massive price hikes that he blamed on Vice President Kamala Harris, looking to saddle his new Dem...
Aug 15, 2024

Quarterback Trevor Harris back in action for Roughriders' clash with Alouettes
REGINA - Trevor Harris may not be at 100 per cent physically but after missing six games, the Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback is ready to get back on the field on Friday night against the Montrea...
Aug 15, 2024