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How Canada's zoos protect the animals when wildfire smoke blows in
TORONTO - This week, for the first time in its history, the Toronto Zoo's animals were under serious threat from smoky skies. Most were allowed to stay outside, where they're more comfortable, said Gr...
Jun 09, 2023
Nunes, Aldana title bout a go after fighters make weight before UFC 289 in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana will face off at UFC 289 with the women's bantamweight belt on the line after both fighters made weight at the official weigh-in on Friday. Aldana (14-6-0) is...
Jun 09, 2023
CF Montreal looks to take momentum into break as Minnesota visits Stade Saputo
MONTREAL - CF Montreal hopes to carry momentum into a two-week break and cap off a run of 11 games in just 36 days with a win against visiting Minnesota United on Saturday. Montreal (6-9-1) started th...
Jun 09, 2023
Latest Trump indictment levels 37 counts against former president
WASHINGTON - A newly unsealed indictment says former U.S. president Donald Trump is facing 37 charges of mishandling national secrets and conspiring to obstruct justice. It's the second time Trump, al...
Jun 09, 2023
TRU WolfPack men's basketball to host NCAA Div I Boise State in exhibition match
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents will get a chance to see some very high level university basketball this summer.The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack men's basketball team will host the NCAA Divison I...
Jun 09, 2023
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League introduces new sanctions to prevent fighting
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has introduced new sanctions for fighting, including automatic suspensions for instigators and "aggressors." Commissioner Mario Cecchini on Friday announced the c...
Jun 09, 2023
Corrections defends Bernardo's privacy, as it faces calls to detail transfer reason
OTTAWA - The Correctional Service of Canada is defending Paul Bernardo's privacy rights after the public safety minister said they should be waived. Marco Mendicino says Canadians deserve to know why ...
Jun 09, 2023
Blue Jays designate reliever Bass for assignment ahead of Pride Weekend
TORONTO - Reliever Anthony Bass has been designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays. It's the latest development in a controversy that began last week when Bass shared a social media post that...
Jun 09, 2023
China's Carl Yuan takes lead in second round of RBC Canadian Open
TORONTO - China's Carl Yuan is the clubhouse leader in the second round of the RBC Canadian Open. He shot a 5-under 67 to move into sole possession of the top spot at 9 under overall. Corey Conners of...
Jun 09, 2023
New Brunswick's proposed education policy change sparks backlash in Ottawa
OTTAWA - The New Brunswick government is facing criticism from cabinet ministers, MPs and senators in Ottawa who say it's putting LGBTQ kids at risk with a new policy. Premier Blaine Higgs is pushing ...
Jun 09, 2023
