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B.C. man takes one-tonne pumpkin on road trip to win California weigh-off
VANCOUVER - An enormous pumpkin nicknamed "Mama" grown in a Richmond, B.C., backyard has won first place in one of North America's most prestigious pumpkin weigh-offs, tipping the scales at more than ...
Oct 03, 2023

Quebec man shot by police now charged with threats against Trudeau, Legault
SHERBROOKE, Que. - A Quebec man shot by police during an investigation into threats against Premier Franois Legault and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is now charged with uttering death threats against...
Oct 03, 2023

Canadian defender Kamal Miller signs contract extension with Inter Miami
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Canadian international defender Kamal Miller has signed a contract extension with Inter Miami CF through the 2026 MLS season, with an option for 2027. The 26-year-old from Toro...
Oct 03, 2023

'Photography not allowed,' Poilievre says of ceremony with Algonquin leaders
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he did not share photos of a ceremony he participated in with Algonquin leaders on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation out of respect for t...
Oct 03, 2023

Schroder looks to bring World Cup team mentality to Raptors training camp
BURNABY, B.C. - The Toronto Raptors message of unity and "team basketball" has at least one follower looking to make sure it's followed through on. Dennis Schroder, an off-season signing for the Rapto...
Oct 03, 2023

How to book flu and COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan residents can now book one appointment to receive this year's flu vaccine and a COVID-19 booster, which targets the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant.Starting Oct. 10, the shots will be availabl...
Oct 03, 2023

A bus crash near Italian city of Venice kills at least 21 people, including Ukrainian tourists
ROME (AP) - A bus carrying foreign tourists including Ukrainians crashed near the Italian city of Venice when it fell from an elevated street Tuesday, killing at least 21 people and injuring 18 others...
Oct 03, 2023

Canada's Mackenzie Hughes wants to repeat at Sanderson Farms Championship
A birdie on the second playoff hole of last year's Sanderson Farms Championship put Mackenzie Hughes in a solid position for the rest of the PGA Tour season. As much as he'd like to repeat as champion...
Oct 03, 2023

Independent MP Han Dong says he's still awaiting word if he can rejoin Liberal caucus
OTTAWA - Independent MP Han Dong says he's still waiting for word on whether or not he can return to the Liberal caucus, but he hopes it will happen as soon as possible. The Toronto-area MP resigned f...
Oct 03, 2023

Grizzly that killed two in Banff National Park was old, had bad teeth: Parks Canada
BANFF, Alta. - Parks Canada says a grizzly bear that killed a couple and their dog in Banff National Park on the weekend was old, underweight and had bad teeth. Two people were attacked and killed by ...
Oct 03, 2023