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Memories abound for Roughriders ahead of Labour Day Classic
Labour Day is when many memories are made for fans of the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders.The annual clash between the Riders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers has produced a number of thrilling moments - from...
Sep 01, 2023

Former Harrods' owner Mohamed Al Fayed dies at 94
LONDON (AP) - Mohamed Al Fayed, former owner of the famed Harrods department store in London whose son was killed in a car crash with Princess Diana, has died, his family said. He was 94. Al Fayed, a ...
Sep 01, 2023

Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty to charges in Georgia election case
ATLANTA (AP) - Rudy Giuliani on Friday pleaded not guilty to Georgia charges that accuse him of trying, along with former President Donald Trump and others, to illegally overturn the results of the 20...
Sep 01, 2023

Lac La Ronge Food Bank in dire need of volunteers
The Lac La Ronge Food Bank is searching for volunteers who are dedicated, reliable and have a passion for helping those in need. "The food bank has been in the tri-community for over 20 years, and we ...
Sep 01, 2023

Proud Boys leader Ethan Nordean gets 18 years in prison, tying for longest sentence in Jan. 6 attack
WASHINGTON (AP) - A one-time leader in the Proud Boys far-right extremist group has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, tying the record for the l...
Sep 01, 2023

Blue Jays activate right-hander Chad Green from 60-day injured list
Right-hander Chad Green has been reinstated by the Toronto Blue Jays from the 60-day injured list. Green is set to join the Blue Jays for the first time this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery...
Sep 01, 2023

Another Canadian who served in Afghanistan files discrimination lawsuit against feds
OTTAWA - The federal government is asking a judge to combine two separate lawsuits after another Canadian-Afghan has alleged Canada discriminated against Afghan refugees by treating them differently t...
Sep 01, 2023

A look at British Columbia's 12 wildfires of note
Twelve of the 400 or so blazes burning in British Columbia are described by the province's wildfire service as "wildfires of note," meaning they are highly visible or pose a threat to public safety. H...
Sep 01, 2023

For a rising star in Canadian auto racing, one of the biggest challenges is off track
MONTREAL - Much like the way he moves around a racetrack, rising Canadian auto racing star Patrick Woods-Toth is quick to leave an impression. Just months since jumping from a go-kart to a race car, t...
Sep 01, 2023

New fences, gate controls among international border upgrades since 'Freedom Convoy'
OTTAWA - The Canadian Border Services Agency is improving the perimeter fences, gate controls and road infrastructure at 11 border crossings between the United States and Canada following the "Freedom...
Sep 01, 2023