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Former Montreal schoolteacher sentenced to eight years for abusing young girls
MONTREAL - A former Montreal primary school teacher has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually abusing five young girls. Quebec court Judge Mlanie Hbert says Dominic Blanchette was in a ...
Aug 15, 2023

Alberta bid winner for donair costume says all about provincial pride — and lettuce
EDMONTON - The Edmonton business owner who forked out $16,000 in a government-sponsored bidding war for a life-size donair costume says it was all about keeping the meat suit from being desecrated by ...
Aug 15, 2023

Tennis great Roger Federer to be honoured at Laver Cup in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Roger Federer will be honoured at the Laver Cup in Vancouver. The 20-time Grand Slam champion will be invited onto the black court on Sept. 22 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of hi...
Aug 15, 2023

TFC nearing decision on head coach, which could include Dunfield keeping interim role
TORONTO - It appears Toronto FC is nearing a decision on its search for a permanent coach. But it also seems the MLS club has various options, one of which is keeping Terry Dunfield on as interim coac...
Aug 15, 2023

Alouettes say QB Fajardo will once again be a game-time decision against Redblacks
Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas says quarterback Cody Fajardo will once again be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's meeting with the Ottawa Redblacks at TD Place. Fajardo missed his fir...
Aug 15, 2023

Forecasted winds pose biggest wildfire threat amid heat wave: BC Wildfire Service
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - While scorching temperatures are expected to reach their climax Tuesday in a prolonged heat wave in southern British Columbia, the BC Wildfire Service says the greatest wildfire risk ...
Aug 15, 2023

A look at British Columbia's heat wave, by the numbers
A protracted heat wave has settled over the southern half of British Columbia, sending temperatures in some places into the 40s this week. Here's a look at data associated with the hot spell that bega...
Aug 15, 2023

Ottawa poised to offer update on response to Emergencies Act inquiry recommendations
OTTAWA - The Liberal government says it will soon provide an update on how it plans to address recommendations that stemmed from a public inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act during the "Freedo...
Aug 15, 2023

Raptors' group play schedule for NBA in-season tournament released
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will open the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament against the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto is in East Group C with the Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bul...
Aug 15, 2023

Toronto FC hopes to get some reinforcements ahead of derby match with Montreal
TORONTO - Struggling Toronto FC could have some welcome reinforcements Sunday when it returns to action after a three-week layoff. Forward Lorenzo Insigne, captain Michael Bradley and fellow midfielde...
Aug 15, 2023