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In the news today: Inquiry to hear from foreign ministry officials
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Inquiry to hear from foreign ministry officials A federal inquiry into foreign interference plans to hear from...
Oct 04, 2024
Foreign interference inquiry to hear from Global Affairs Canada officials today
OTTAWA - A federal inquiry into foreign interference plans to hear from senior Global Affairs Canada officials today. A slate of department representatives will testify as the commission of inquiry lo...
Oct 04, 2024
Judge set to give final instructions to jury in Jacob Hoggard sex assault trial
HAILEYBURY, Ont. - The judge overseeing the sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is expected to begin delivering his final instructions to a northeastern Ontario jury today. Ontario...
Oct 04, 2024
Trudeau to talk artificial intelligence on first day of Francophonie summit
PARIS - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to take part in an armchair discussion on artificial intelligence in France today as the Francophonie summit kicks off. Trudeau is scheduled to talk about ...
Oct 04, 2024
Mets advance in playoffs with 4-2 win over Brewers as Alonso homers to spark 9th-inning rally
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off closer Devin Williams in the ninth inning and the New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday night to win their NL Wild C...
Oct 03, 2024
Nominations open for 2024 Alberta Sports Recognition Awards
Nominations are now open to recognize Alberta athletes, teams, coaches, officials, and volunteers through the 2024 Alberta Sports Recognition Awards.The 2024 Alberta Sport Recognition Awards will be p...
Oct 03, 2024
Robertson leads Maple Leafs past Red Wings 2-0 in pre-season action
DETROIT - Nick Robertson scored two goals as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 in NHL pre-season action on Thursday. Robertson scored at 17:54 of the opening period and added ...
Oct 03, 2024
Flames sign veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie to a one-year contract
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames signed defenceman Tyson Barrie to a one-year contract worth US$1.25 million on Thursday. The 33-year-old from Victoria was invited to Flames' training camp on a profession...
Oct 03, 2024
Jacobs, Mouat clinch quarterfinal spots at Grand Slam of Curling opener
CHARLOTTETOWN - Brad Jacobs and Bruce Mouat became the first teams to clinch quarterfinal berths at the HearingLife Tour Challenge curling tournament with wins in Thursday's third draw. Jacobs and his...
Oct 03, 2024
Rookies Celebrini and Smith give Sharks fans a reason to be excited
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - San Jose prospect Will Smith likes to fire up YouTube and watch the Sharks' epic Game 7 comeback against Vegas for inspiration. Smith was just a 14-year-old kid living on the o...
Oct 03, 2024