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Two candidates drop out of Iran presidential election, due to take place Friday amid voter apathy
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Two candidates in Iran's presidential election withdrew from the race as the country prepared Thursday for the upcoming vote, an effort by hard-liners to coalesce ar...
Jun 27, 2024
In the news today: WestJet cancelling flights, and Ottawa's dental plan to expand
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... WestJet cancels flights after second strike notice WestJet is cancelling flights ahead of a possible strike by...
Jun 27, 2024
Biden, Trump square off for a podium rematch, signalling start of presidential battle
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are preparing to square off in their first presidential debate of the campaign tonight as the tight race for leadership of the United States begins to ramp up. The current p...
Jun 27, 2024
Eligibility for Ottawa's dental plan expands to children, people with disabilities
OTTAWA - Ottawa plans to expand eligibility for the federal dental program today to include children under the age of 18 and people who receive a disability tax credit. The government estimates 1.2 mi...
Jun 27, 2024
Canucks send two players, 2027 second-round pick to Blackhawks for 2027 fourth
The Vancouver Canucks have acquired a 2027 fourth-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forwards Ilya Mikheyev and Sam Lafferty and a 2027 second-round pick. The Canucks will retain 1...
Jun 26, 2024
South Africa beats Afghanistan to reach the Twenty20 World Cup final, ending a long cricket drought
TAROUBA, Trinidad (AP) - South Africa trounced Afghanistan by nine wickets Wednesday to reach the Twenty20 World Cup final, ending a long cricket drought. Reeza Hendricks hit a six and a four on conse...
Jun 26, 2024
World champions Katzberg, Rogers book tickets to Paris at Canadian Olympic trials
MONTREAL - World champions Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers have their tickets to Paris booked and ready. Katzberg won the men's hammer throw, besting the Olympic standard once more, with a throw 82.6...
Jun 26, 2024
Blue Jays-Red Sox series finale postponed due to weather, will be part of split DH in August
BOSTON (AP) - The series finale between the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night was postponed because of severe weather. The scoreless game was paused in the top of the second inni...
Jun 26, 2024
Neil Young and Crazy Horse cancel shows, including Ottawa Bluesfest appearance
OTTAWA - One of the most celebrated acts in Canadian music history will not be appearing at Bluesfest in the nation's capital. The Ottawa Bluesfest has announced Neil Young and Crazy Horse have cancel...
Jun 26, 2024
Toronto Raptors draft Baylor guard Ja'Kobe Walter 19th overall in NBA Draft
TORONTO - Ja'Kobe Walter has been drafted by the Toronto Raptors. The guard from Baylor University was selected 19th overall. Toronto also has the first pick of the second round, No. 31 overall. The s...
Jun 26, 2024