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Canadian hammer thrower Katzberg credits coaches for rapid rise to Olympic favourite
It all happened in the blink of an eye for hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg. The Nanaimo, B.C., native enjoyed a breakout season for the ages in 2023. From a 76-metre thrower with a Commonwealth Games si...
Nov 10, 2023
Defence committee calls for open competition on military plane bid
MONTREAL - A parliamentary committee is demanding that Ottawa ensure an open bidding process for new military surveillance planes, rather than a sole-source contract. Echoing calls from the premiers o...
Nov 10, 2023
Foreign meddling inquiry turns to experienced hands as deadlines loom
OTTAWA - A federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is turning to veterans of previous inquiries as it hires staff who will work on a tight timeline. Marie-Jose Hogue, who heads the com...
Nov 10, 2023
Former tennis star Helen Kelesi ready to cheer on Canada in BJK Cup semifinals
TORONTO - Even though Helen Kelesi is bedridden with the flu, the retired Canadian tennis legend will be cheering on Leylah Fernandez and Canada in the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturd...
Nov 10, 2023
Northlands College unveils new Creighton Cultural Centre
Northlands College has opened a new Culture Centre in Creighton.In a media release issued Thursday, its being called a significant milestone in the college's commitment to celebrating and preserving t...
Nov 10, 2023
Female hockey coach facing sexual assault charges after allegedly exploiting player
WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg hockey coach is facing several charges after police allege she sexually assaulted and exploited a player. Police say the offences happened over a two-year period when the female ...
Nov 10, 2023
Danielle Collins gives United States 1-0 lead over Czechs at Billie Jean King Cup Finals
SEVILLE, Spain (AP) - Danielle Collins gave the United States a 1-0 lead over the Czech Republic in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals by beating Katerina Siniakova 6-3, 6-2 on Friday. The winner will ad...
Nov 10, 2023
Université de Montréal cancels class taught by man filmed at Israel-Hamas protest
MONTREAL - Universit de Montral says it is investigating after one of its lecturers was filmed appearing to hurl insults during a confrontation linked to the Israel-Hamas war at another university ear...
Nov 10, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Edmonton man, 11-year-old son intentionally shot and killed, police say
EDMONTON - Police say a man and his 11-year-old son were intentionally shot and killed in a vehicle in Edmonton on Thursday. They identified the father as 41-year-old Harpreet Uppal and say he was a h...
Nov 10, 2023
Christopher Lake man becomes a million dollars richer after winning Riders Children's Lottery
A man from Christopher Lake became an overnight millionaire after winning the Roughrider & Children's Hospital Foundations Lottery.Jason Zawerucka won the grand prize of $1 million and said that h...
Nov 10, 2023