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India thumps England by 68 runs to set up T20 World Cup final against South Africa
PROVIDENCE, Guyana (AP) - India thumped defending champion England by 68 runs to reach the final of the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday. India will face South Africa on Saturday at Kensington Oval in B...
Jun 27, 2024
Liberal caucus staying quiet after major byelection defeat that rattled party
OTTAWA - A Liberal campaign co-chair insists his caucus is united behind Justin Trudeau, even as the majority of elected Liberals remain silent on the prime minister's political future. The Canadian P...
Jun 27, 2024
Toronto Argonauts to host Grey Cup-champion Montreal Alouettes at BMO Field
TORONTO - They haven't surpassed the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as Toronto's chief nemesis but Wynton McManis sees a healthy rivalry developing between the Argonauts and Montreal Alouettes. Toronto (2-0) hos...
Jun 27, 2024
Judge acquits Newfoundland lawyer on sexual assault, interference charges
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A judge has dismissed all sexual misconduct charges against a Newfoundland lawyer, saying repeated inconsistencies and falsehoods in the complainant's accounts eroded her credibilit...
Jun 27, 2024
Alberta government aiming to enhance protections for post-secondary students
The provincial government is introducing new measures to ensure post-secondary education remains accessible and affordable for Alberta students. Officials say supporting opportunities for students and...
Jun 27, 2024
Wounded Victoria officer recalls wild robbery shootout ahead of two-year anniversary
VICTORIA - A Victoria police officer says a wild bank robbery shootout two years ago that left two heavily armed brothers dead and six police with serious gunshot wounds was over in 26 seconds. Staff ...
Jun 27, 2024
Leylah Fernandez reaches the semifinals at Eastbourne. She'll face defending champion Madison Keys
Former U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez advanced to her first semifinal of the year at the Eastbourne International by beating Harriet Dart 6-2, 6-1 on Thursday. With Wimbledon starting on Monday, ...
Jun 27, 2024
Newly recruited family physician now practising in Red Deer
A newly recruited family physician is now available to provide care to residents in Red Deer and area. Officials with Alberta Health Services (AHS) say Dr. Jude Omeh is working out of The Branch Clini...
Jun 27, 2024
Stettler Town and County pursue physician recruitment
Following a joint meeting on June 20, 2024, elected officials from the County of Stettler and Town of Stettler have informally agreed to adopt and implement urgent physician recruitment measures. The ...
Jun 27, 2024
Prague-to-Budapest train collides with a bus in Slovakia, killing 5 people and injuring 5
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) - A train traveling from the Czech capital of Prague to the Hungarian capital of Budapest collided with a bus in southern Slovakia on Thursday, leaving at least five people d...
Jun 27, 2024