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Fritz beats pal Tommy Paul on birthday in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - Taylor Fritz celebrated his 24th birthday by beating doubles partner Tommy Paul 7-6 (3), 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals of the St. Petersburg Open on Thursday. It wa...
Oct 28, 2021
Redblacks limp into game against Stampeders with banged-up defence
OTTAWA - One of the few relatively bright spots during the Ottawa Redblacks' dismal 2021 season has been their defence. When they host the Calgary Stampeders on Friday night, three big pieces of that ...
Oct 28, 2021
Afghanistan's ambassador to Canada calls for more flights to help people flee
OTTAWA - Afghanistan's ambassador is urging the Canadian government to send officials to bordering countries such as Pakistan to help refugees fleeing the Taliban get to Canada. Hassan Soroosh, Afghan...
Oct 28, 2021
B.C. Premier John Horgan to undergo biopsy surgery for growth in his throat
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he will have biopsy surgery on Friday because of a growth in his throat. Horgan says he's been in and out of the hospital for a number of weeks. He...
Oct 28, 2021
Coroner's report into Quebec girls' deaths urges change in handling of disappearances
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner who investigated the deaths of two young sisters killed by their father is recommending broader criteria for triggering Amber Alerts and the creation of a dedicated police ...
Oct 28, 2021
Sylvan Lake woman to be sentenced in drug trafficking operation
A Sylvan Lake woman is due to be sentenced next month for her role in a central Alberta drug trafficking operation.Emily Jean Herman, 22, is scheduled to be sentenced in Red Deer provincial court Nov....
Oct 28, 2021
Critics hope new cabinet will put a stop to drug-price regulation changes
OTTAWA - Critics of a major drug-price overhaul hope a fresh federal cabinet will put a temporary stop to the new regulations set to take effect in January. The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board i...
Oct 28, 2021
Winnipeg tractor trailer driver charged after QEII crash
RCMP have laid charges following a single-vehicle crash on the QEII Highway this week.It was just after 7 p.m. on Oct. 27 (Wednesday) when Innisfail RCMP members were dispatched to a single tractor tr...
Oct 28, 2021
Edmonton Elks are still searching for first victory this year at Commonwealth Stadium
Home field has been anything but an advantage this season for the Edmonton Elks. Edmonton is a dismal 0-5 at Commonwealth Stadium this year. The Elks (2-7) return there Friday night to host the Hamilt...
Oct 28, 2021
Winnipeg police believe attack in hospital may be linked to two homicides
Winnipeg police say an attack inside a hospital is believed to be linked to a homicide in the city and another one south of the capital. RCMP say they found a 73-year-old woman dead in the Rural Munic...
Oct 28, 2021