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Argentina and Brazil charged by FIFA after fan violence delays World Cup qualifying game at Maracana
ZURICH (AP) - FIFA opened disciplinary cases against Argentina and Brazil on Friday after fan violence at the Maracana Stadium delayed the start of a World Cup qualifying game. The Argentine soccer fe...
Nov 24, 2023

Canada's high court to rule if bankruptcy wipes out court-ordered fines in B.C. case
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has set a December date to hear an appeal from a British Columbia couple who argue their declaration of bankruptcy should wipe out millions of dollars in court-ord...
Nov 24, 2023

Popyrin gives Australia a 1-0 lead over Finland in Davis Cup semifinals
MALAGA, Spain (AP) - Alexei Popyrin gave Australia a 1-0 lead in their Davis Cup semifinal match against Finland after beating Otto Virtanen 7-6 (5), 6-2 on Friday. Alex de Miaur has the chance to put...
Nov 24, 2023

Hockey Canada names 20-player roster for upcoming Para Hockey Cup
CALGARY - Forward Jonathan Daigle and goaltender Mitchell Garrett will make their first international appearances for Canada at the upcoming Para Hockey Cup. The pair were named Friday to the 20-playe...
Nov 24, 2023

New bill seeks to limit new captivity of elephants, apes in Canada
OTTAWA - Canadian zoos won't be able to bring in new elephants or apes under new federal legislation introduced this week, except under specific circumstances. Bill S-15 looks to ban all new captivity...
Nov 24, 2023

La Ronge Regional Fire Department welcomes nine new recruits
The La Ronge Regional Fire Department has welcomed some new members following a successful recruitment drive.Nine new members were brought in, bringing the total number of members in the department to...
Nov 24, 2023

Ottawa and Quebec to create protected marine park near Anticosti Island
MONTREAL - Ottawa and Quebec have announced their intention to protect the waters near a picturesque territory in the Gulf of St. Lawrence that was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Federal...
Nov 24, 2023

Hamas hostage deal 'progress' but long-term peace needs 'many more steps': Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is still rejecting demands for Canada to call for a full ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, but he says a deal to temporarily halt hostilities this week so Hamas...
Nov 24, 2023

Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness to return to the bench against Panthers
SUNRISE, Fla. - Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness has returned to the team and will be behind the bench for Friday's road game against the Florida Panthers. Bowness took a leave of absence a month...
Nov 24, 2023

Quebec woman, 61, killed hours after police called to her home, suspect arrested
LAVAL, Que. - A 61-year-old woman was stabbed to death inside her apartment Thursday in Montreal's northern suburb hours after police visited the home. Police in Laval, Que., say they arrested a 30-ye...
Nov 24, 2023