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Gymnastics star Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling return
There were jitters, of course. Considering all that happened, how could there not be? When Simone Biles walked onto the floor at a suburban Chicago arena in late July for her first gymnastics competit...
Dec 22, 2023
Gymnastics star Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling return
There were jitters, of course. Considering all that happened, how could there not be? When Simone Biles walked onto the floor at a suburban Chicago arena in late July for her first gymnastics competit...
Dec 22, 2023
In the news today: Temporary visas offered to people in Gaza with Canadian relatives
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... People in Gaza with Canadian relatives offered visas, but no guarantee of escap...
Dec 22, 2023
The high costs of wildfires in 2023: For homeowners the struggles carry on for months
HALIFAX - Seven months after a wildfire left a charred, 1,000-hectare scar on the western suburbs of Halifax, less visible damage persists in the lives of those who lost their homes to the flames. Lin...
Dec 22, 2023
High expectations, tight budget pose a challenge for Manitoba's new premier
WINNIPEG - By all accounts, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is still in a honeymoon phase, almost three months after leading his New Democrats to an election win that ousted the former Progressive Conserva...
Dec 22, 2023
Canada's aid cut, geopolitical stances challenge 'pragmatic' pivot to Global South
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly said this fall that Canada needs to better reflect the needs of developing countries and have closer ties with states where the majority of the world's po...
Dec 22, 2023
Foreign nationals among 14 killed after gunman opens fire in a Prague university. Over 20 wounded
PRAGUE (AP) - Foreign nationals were among at least 14 killed after a student opened fire at a university in Prague, authorities said Friday. More than 20 others were also wounded in one of the Czech ...
Dec 22, 2023
Lindholm scores, DeSimone nets first goal, and Markstrom wins 200th as Flames top Ducks 3-0
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Elias Lindholm had a goal and two assists, Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves for his 200th career win and the Calgary Flames extended their winning streak to a season-best three gam...
Dec 21, 2023
MacKinnon scores 4 goals, Rantanen gets 2, Avalanche rally to beat Senators 6-4
DENVER (AP) - Nathan MacKinnon scored four goals to extend his career-best points streak to 17 games, Mikko Rantanen scored twice, and the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Ottawa ...
Dec 21, 2023
More than 20,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza health officials say
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Health officials in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip say more than 20,000 Palestinians have been killed in the war between Israel and Hamas. The figure, amounting to nearly 1% of the ...
Dec 21, 2023