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Dohnte Meyers had to be patient for CFL opportunity with Riders
Dohnte Meyers made an impact when given the chance to make his regular-season debut for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The 24-year-old wide receiver caught eight of his nine targets and led the way for ...
Aug 14, 2024
Retired Quebec judge Jacques Delisle, who pleaded guilty in wife's death, dies at 89
MONTREAL - Jacques Delisle, a retired Quebec judge who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in his wife's shooting death, has died at age 89. The Court of Appeal of Quebec issued a statement Monday confirmi...
Aug 14, 2024
Trade minister criticizes higher U.S. softwood lumber duties as unfair, unwarranted
WASHINGTON - Canada's international trade minister is criticizing the U.S. Department of Commerce for nearly doubling duties on softwood lumber, saying the move is unfair and unwarranted. Minister Mar...
Aug 14, 2024
Paris Olympics singe CAE profits as demand for pilot training drops
MONTREAL - CAE Inc.'s chief executive says demand for pilot training dropped in its latest quarter, due in part to lower travel volumes to Europe because of the Paris Olympics. CEO Marc Parent told an...
Aug 14, 2024
Judge rejects Donald Trump's latest demand to step aside from hush money criminal case
NEW YORK (AP) - Donald Trump has lost his latest bid for a new judge in his hush money case as it heads toward a key ruling and potential sentencing next month. Judge Juan M. Merchan on Wednesday decl...
Aug 14, 2024
Melfort athlete excited for 2nd Paralympic games
A local athlete will be heading to Paris, France for the 2024 Paralympic Games, in less than a week.Melfort native Julie Kozun will be participating on the women's sitting volleyball team, just as she...
Aug 14, 2024
Thai Prime Minister Srettha is removed from office by a court order over an ethics violation
BANGKOK (AP) - A court in Thailand on Wednesday removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office over an ethical violation, further shaking up Thai politics after the court-ordered dissolution of t...
Aug 14, 2024
Auston Matthews expected to be named next Leafs captain at morning press conference
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to hand the captain's "C" to superstar centre Auston Matthews. The Leafs will hold a press conference this morning where Matthews will be announced as th...
Aug 14, 2024
In the news today: Convoy trial closing arguments continue, Sask. wildfire evacuation
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Closing arguments continue in Lich, Barber trial The Crown is expected to continue its closing arguments today...
Aug 14, 2024
Closing arguments set to continue in trial for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers
OTTAWA - The Crown is expected to continue its closing arguments today in the trial for "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. The two are on trial for their roles in launching the ...
Aug 14, 2024