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The collapse of a school in northern Nigeria leaves 22 students dead, officials say
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - A two-story school collapsed during morning classes Friday in north-central Nigeria, killing 22 students and sending rescuers on a frantic search for more than 100 people trapped...
Jul 12, 2024
Civil rights trailblazer Viola Desmond's childhood home in Halifax conditionally sold
HALIFAX - A historical piece of real estate in Halifax that is listed as the childhood home of Viola Desmond has been conditionally sold. The listing says the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home on Mayna...
Jul 12, 2024
Firm says production may never resume at Yukon gold mine after ore-slide disaster
MAYO, YUKON, CANADA - The Victoria Gold mining company says it's uncertain if it will ever resume production or if it has the financial resources to repair damage and fix the environmental impact of l...
Jul 12, 2024
Humble and hungry B.C. Lions challenge Saskatchewan Roughriders for best in West
SURREY, B.C. - Vernon Adams Jr. is on track to make CFL history. The B.C. Lions quarterback, however, isn't particularly concerned about his passing numbers. "The biggest thing is winning. Just win, b...
Jul 12, 2024
Toronto FC coach John Herdman has new Olympic role — proud father
TORONTO - No stranger to the Olympics with two bronze medals on his coaching resume, John Herdman will have a new role this summer with the Paris Games. Proud father. Herdman's 19-year-old son Jay is ...
Jul 12, 2024
Nelson and Boseko Lokombo to face off as Riders meet Lions
t's always a family affair when Nelson Lokombo heads back to B.C.The Saskatchewan Roughriders safety's family will be at the showdown between the green and white and B.C. Lions on Saturday. Kickoff fo...
Jul 12, 2024
New pilot project to have positive effects on SJHL development
Hockey Canada has announced a Western Canadian Development Model pilot project for the 2024-25 season.The pilot project brings a collaboration of 10 different bodies, including Hockey Saskatchewan and...
Jul 12, 2024
Northern mayor welcomes news of nearly complete Garson Lake road expansion
The Northern Village of La Loche is welcoming a provincial announcement made Friday about the near completion of Saskatchewan's portion of the Garson Lake all-weather road. "The Northern Village of La...
Jul 12, 2024
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa says players deserve apology, not sanctions after Copa America fight
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa thinks his players deserve an apology, not sanctions, for going into the stands at Bank of America Stadium and participating in a fight with Colombi...
Jul 12, 2024
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa says players deserve apology, not sanctions after Copa America fight
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa thinks his players deserve an apology, not sanctions, for going into the stands at Bank of America Stadium and participating in a fight with Colombi...
Jul 12, 2024