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British departure means uncertain future for Alberta's massive Suffield military base
CFB SUFFIELD, ALBERTA - A sprawling military training base more than twice the size of New York City in southeastern Alberta appears to be a shadow of its former self while its future use remains up i...
Dec 14, 2024
Problems with RCMP police dog program pose 'health and wellness risks': evaluation
OTTAWA - The RCMP's police dog training centre has been plagued by staffing shortages, low morale and rundown facilities that pose health risks to officers and canines, an internal review says. The ev...
Dec 14, 2024
Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president in a blow to its EU aspirations
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's E...
Dec 14, 2024
Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president in a blow to its EU aspirations
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's E...
Dec 14, 2024
South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law order
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law declaration this month. The National Assembly passed the motion in a 20...
Dec 14, 2024
Pinto, Ullmark lead Senators to 3-0 road win over Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Shane Pinto scored twice, Linus Ullmark stopped 32 shots, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0 on Friday night. Nick Jensen had a goal and an assist as the Sen...
Dec 13, 2024
Body of missing skier found near B.C. resort, criminality not suspected: police
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Police in British Columbia's southern Interior say a man has been found dead days after he was reported missing at a ski resort outside Kamloops. The body of 68-year-old Tomasz Jaholk...
Dec 13, 2024
Source: Running back-returner Javon Leake staying put with Edmonton Elks
Javon Leake is staying put. A CFL source said Friday the veteran running back-returner has agreed to terms on a two-year extension with the Edmonton Elks. Leake was slated to become a free agent in Fe...
Dec 13, 2024
Lawyers in Quebec class actions seek $906M in fees for work in landmark tobacco case
Lawyers representing tens of thousands of Quebecers in two class-action lawsuits against three major tobacco manufacturers will seek to receive more than $900 million in fees for their work in the lan...
Dec 13, 2024
Canada unveils roster for upcoming world junior hockey championship
OTTAWA - Canada's team for the upcoming world junior hockey championship is set. The country unveiled its 25-player roster Friday following the conclusion of a selection camp in Ottawa. The tournament...
Dec 13, 2024