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Canadian women's volleyball team starts Olympic qualifier beating the Netherlands
NINGBO, China - Canada opened an Olympic women's qualification volleyball tournament with a marathon five-set victory over the Netherlands on Saturday. The Canadian women prevailed 30-32, 25-19, 25-15...
Sep 16, 2023
Defending champion Canada earns berth in Davis Cup final eight
BOLOGNA, Italy - Defending champion Canada secured a spot in the Davis Cup final eight with Alexis Galarneau's straight sets singles win over Chile's Alejandro Tabilo. After sweeping host Italy and Sw...
Sep 16, 2023
Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial is on the brink of a verdict as senators end deliberations
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Senate on Saturday ended deliberations over whether Attorney General Ken Paxton should be removed from office, putting the Republican's historic impeachment trial on the...
Sep 16, 2023
Montreal's Mount Royal Park is getting a makeover. What would architect Olmsted say?
Montreal plans to fundamentally alter its lush, mountain playground. The decision to close one of two roads up Mount Royal Park is the latest twist in a century-old debate over how to balance conserva...
Sep 16, 2023
High winds, flooding, power outages possible as hurricane Lee hits Atlantic Canada
Much of Atlantic Canada remains under various weather statements, watches and warnings, as a weakening but still powerful hurricane Lee brings high winds, heavy rain, and high coastal waves to the Mar...
Sep 16, 2023
Rebels pick up second pre-season win over Hitmen
For the second time this pre-season, the Red Deer Rebels bested the Calgary Hitmen on Friday night.At the Peavey Mart Centrium in Red Deer, the Rebels scored a late game-winner to skate away on top 3-...
Sep 15, 2023
Surging Elks rally with late Ford touchdown to tip Roughriders 36-27
REGINA - The Edmonton Elks continued their hot streak, dumping the Saskatchewan Roughriders 36-27 in CFL action on Friday at Mosaic Stadium. The victory was the fourth in the last five games for the E...
Sep 15, 2023
Thomas swings back into contention at Fortinet Championship
NAPA. Calif. (AP) - Justin Thomas committed to a driver change, tinkered a little with his swing and got immediate results with a 5-under 67 that left him four strokes off the pace Friday in the Forti...
Sep 15, 2023
Aberg tied for lead, McIlroy barely makes weekend at Wentworth
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) - Ludvig Aberg birdied No. 18 in fading light to take a share of the lead. Rory McIlroy did the same to almost certainly make the cut. In a chaotic finish to the second ro...
Sep 15, 2023
Residents of Hay River, N.W.T., allowed to return home starting Saturday
HAY RIVER, N.W.T. - Residents of Hay River, N.W.T., are being allowed to return home on Saturday.Hay River's 3,500 residents will be able to come home starting at 9 a.m., with the evacuation order for...
Sep 15, 2023