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'Damn, so close': UBC looks into professor's social media after Trump rally shooting
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia says it is "aware" of a social media post that was apparently made by a professor at its faculty of medicine shortly after the attempted assassination of...
Jul 15, 2024

Five-time Olympic medallist Gagnon named Canada's short-track speed skating coach
Five-time Olympic medallist Marc Gagnon has been named the head coach of Canada's short-track program, Speed Skating Canada announced Monday. Former head coach Sebastien Cros will remain with the prog...
Jul 15, 2024

Fatal shooting in Winnipeg followed soccer game, police say it was not random
WINNIPEG - Winnipeg police are investigating a shooting in the parking lot of a soccer complex that left a 22-year-old man dead. Police say they were called to the scene late Saturday night and found ...
Jul 15, 2024

Trump makes his vice presidential pick. Rubio is told he is not the choice, an AP source says
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Donald Trump has made his decision on his vice presidential pick, according to a person familiar with his thinking who spoke Monday on the condition of anonymity. Trump's pick is expe...
Jul 15, 2024

Toronto FC coach John Herdman gets Messi injury update from unlikely source
TORONTO - Toronto FC coach John Herdman got an injury update on Lionel Messi from an unexpected source Sunday night. "My daughter woke us up at it must have been about 10:50 last night to tell us Mess...
Jul 15, 2024

Gaza protesters remain as Vancouver Island University's deadline to leave expires
NANAIMO, B.C. - A deadline for pro-Palestinian protesters to dismantle an encampment at Vancouver Island University in Naniamo, B.C., has expired without the demonstrators leaving. The university last...
Jul 15, 2024

CBC/Radio-Canada board approves bonuses for 2023-24, but will review practice
OTTAWA - The board of directors for CBC and Radio-Canada has approved bonuses for some staff, following a fiscal year that saw 141 employees let go, and another 205 vacant positions eliminated. The de...
Jul 15, 2024
Sask. Water Security Agency spends $18M on infrastructure projects
Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency is spending $18 million on major infrastructure projects around the province, the largest of which is the rehabilitation of the Moosomin Dam.The $9.7 million dam r...
Jul 15, 2024

Mayer withdraws from PA Carlton race
One week after releasing her name as a hopeful candidate to be the Sask. Party nominee for the Prince Albert Carlton seat, Meghan Mayer has announced she will not longer stay in the race. Mayer said t...
Jul 15, 2024

Senators re-sign goaltender Sogaard, deal forward Jarventie to Oilers
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have retained some goaltending depth behind new netminder Linus Ullmark by signing Mads Sogaard to a two-year contract. The first year of the deal announced Monday is a tw...
Jul 15, 2024