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Toronto Raptors select Collin Murray-Boyles ninth overall in NBA Draft
Collin Murray-Boyles has been selected ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors. Murray-Boyles was a forward for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Duke University forward Cooper Flagg was taken first overall ...
Jun 25, 2025
Canadian men swept 3-0 by Brazil in Volleyball Nations League action
CHICAGO - Canada's men fell 3-0 (22-25, 17-25, 17-25) to Brazil on Wednesday in Volleyball Nations League action. The Canadians held the advantage in attack points at 36-35. However, Brazil dominated ...
Jun 25, 2025
Ecuador recaptures gang leader wanted in the United States more than a year after his prison escape
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - A fugitive drug trafficker wanted by authorities in Ecuador and the United States was recaptured more than a year after he escaped from prison in the Andean nation, Ecuadorian Pr...
Jun 25, 2025
Canada brings seven citizens out of Israel, West Bank as most find their own way out
OTTAWA - Global Affairs Canada says it brought just seven Canadians out of Israel and the West Bank to Jordan on buses offered Wednesday. Ottawa started offering evacuations from both regions later th...
Jun 25, 2025
Mississippi executes the longest-serving man on the state's death row for 1976 killing
PARCHMAN, Miss. (AP) - The longest-serving man on Mississippi's death row was executed Wednesday, nearly five decades after he kidnapped and killed a bank loan officer's wife in a violent ransom schem...
Jun 25, 2025
Vancouver Whitecaps lead all clubs with four players on MLS all-star roster
As befitting their breakout season, the Vancouver Whitecaps lead Major League Soccer with four players on this year's all-star squad. Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, defender Tristan Blackmon, mid...
Jun 25, 2025
Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to hear challenges to the state's congressional district boundaries
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear challenges brought by Democrats seeking to throw out the battleground state's current congressional dis...
Jun 25, 2025
14th year of Reading College set to begin June 30
Nearly 80 Grade 2 students will begin the 14th year of Reading College at Red Deer Polytechnic on Monday, June 30.There will also be an open house on July 10 at 11 a.m. at the Gary W. Harris Canada Ga...
Jun 25, 2025
Alberta government announces agri-research investment
Alberta's government has provided a one-time grant of $3.2 million to 12 applied research associations to upgrade equipment, facilities and infrastructure.Announced on Wednesday, the government says t...
Jun 25, 2025
Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering
OTTAWA - Senate debate on the federal government's major projects bill was briefly suspended after a senator collapsed on the floor of the chamber. Sen. Patrick Brazeau rose to speak before collapsing...
Jun 25, 2025