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Two years in jail for man charged in Ponoka robbery
A man charged in a pair of Ponoka robberies earlier this year has been sentenced to two years in jail and given a 10-year firearms prohibition.Matthew George Omeasoo, 27, of no fixed address, was sent...
Jul 25, 2023
Chinese foreign interference: Retired Mountie William Majcher granted bail in Quebec
LONGUEUIL, Que. - A former RCMP officer charged with helping China conduct foreign interference has been granted bail. William Majcher is charged under the Security of Information Act with conspiracy ...
Jul 25, 2023
Trial date set for Canadian anti-crime researcher detained in Algeria since February
MONTREAL - A trial date has been set for a Canadian researcher detained in Algeria on charges he published secret information and accepted money to commit offences against public order. Raouf Farrah, ...
Jul 25, 2023
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur withdraws from National Bank Open with knee injury
MONTREAL - Tunisia's Ons Jabeur has withdrawn from the National Bank Open due to a knee injury, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday. The world No. 6 had made the Wimbledon final on July 15 but was upset i...
Jul 25, 2023
CF Montreal looks to win group, advance at Leagues Cup with victory over DC United
MONTREAL - CF Montreal hosts DC United on Wednesday looking to advance in the Leagues Cup and secure a favourable Round of 32 matchup in the process. Montreal must beat United either in regulation or ...
Jul 25, 2023
Core of Montreal's Chinatown district receives Quebec heritage status
MONTREAL - Quebec has designated Montreal's Chinatown neighbourhood a provincial heritage site, protecting nine buildings in the district from demolition or significant alteration without permission. ...
Jul 25, 2023
Elite Series rookie Gallant pleased to be chasing smallmouth bass
Cooper Gallant's mindset hasn't changed, but the Canadian bass fisher's confidence certainly has. The Elite Series campaign heads into the stretch run Friday on Lake St. Clair in Macomb County, Mich. ...
Jul 25, 2023
Abortion rights amendment cleared for Ohio’s November ballot, promising expensive fight this fall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A proposed constitutional amendment guaranteeing access to abortion made Ohio's fall ballot Tuesday, setting up what promises to be a volatile and expensive fight rife with emoti...
Jul 25, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays announce 2024 spring training schedule
The Toronto Blue Jays announced their spring training schedule for 2024 with 32 games against nine different teams. Blue Jays Grapefruit League action begins at home on Feb. 24 with a visit from the P...
Jul 25, 2023
Tornado confirmed near Wildwood, west of Edmonton Monday night
Officials with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) have confirmed a tornado touched down near Wildwood, west of Edmonton Monday night.ECCC says the tornado was observed at approximately 9:30 ...
Jul 25, 2023