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Mother of Canadian man detained in Syria ‘overjoyed’ to get word of son
OTTAWA - Sally Lane says she is "overjoyed" to hear news of her son Jack - even if he's barely hanging on in a Syrian prison - after years of silence. Lane says a civil society delegation messaged her...
Aug 31, 2023
'Outgoing personality': Former Olympic figure skater Alexandra Paul remembered
Whether on the ice, in the courtroom or in her latest role as a new mother, Alexandra Paul brought passion and joy to all she did, those who knew the former Olympic figure skater said as they mourned ...
Aug 31, 2023
At least 52 people have died in a fire in a building in South Africa's biggest city, authorities say
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - At least 52 people died when a fire ripped through a multi-story building in Johannesburg, South Africa's biggest city, emergency services said Thursday. Emergency Services spokesm...
Aug 31, 2023
Andres Jasson and Monsef Bakrar each score in the first half, NYCFC snaps a 3-game losing streak
NEW YORK (AP) - Andres Jasson and Monsef Bakrar each scored in the first half and New York City FC beat Montreal 2-0 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. NYCFC (6-10-11) picked up it...
Aug 31, 2023
Caroline Wozniacki beats Petra Kvitova at the US Open shortly after coming out of retirement
NEW YORK (AP) - When Caroline Wozniacki finished off the biggest victory of her still-fresh comeback following 3 1/2 years away from tennis, she sat in her U.S. Open sideline chair, leaned forward and...
Aug 30, 2023
TFC snaps 13-game winless streak with emphatic 3-1 victory over Philadelphia Union
TORONTO - Lorenzo Insigne got things rolling and Jonathan Osorio put the bow on a 3-1 Toronto FC win over the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday at BMO Field. Deandre Kerr scored the second of the three ...
Aug 30, 2023
Toronto Arrows announce death of co-founder Bill Webb
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows say Bill Webb, the club's president and co-founder, has died after an illness. The rugby union club says it is mourning the death of Webb, who was also a general partner. ...
Aug 30, 2023
Opioid levels spike in Alberta wastewater samples
CALGARY - Researchers monitoring Alberta wastewater say the amount of opioids and other illicit drugs it contained jumped in June.Wastewater is tested weekly at six sites throughout the province as pa...
Aug 30, 2023
Canada's Leylah Fernandez and American partner Taylor Townsend advance at U.S. Open
NEW YORK - Canada's Leylah Fernandez and her American partner Taylor Townsend have advanced to the second round of the U.S. Open's women's doubles tournament. Fernandez and Townsend beat Olivia Center...
Aug 30, 2023
Red Deer’s First Fridays art gallery openings held on September 1
The Red Deer Arts Council has announced the First Fridays gallery openings for September 1.First Fridays Red Deer is a monthly event where local art galleries hold exhibit openings and special events....
Aug 30, 2023