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AP Source: FIFA to stick with 32 teams for 2022 World Cup
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be played with 32 teams after FIFA scrapped a proposal to expand the tournament to 48 nations due to the political and logistical complexities of using another Persian...
May 22, 2019
AP Source: FIFA to keep 2022 World Cup with 32 teams
A person with knowledge of the situation says the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will have 32 teams, with FIFA scrapping a proposal to expand the tournament to 48 nations. The person spoke to The Associated ...
May 22, 2019
Michael Avenatti charged with defrauding Stormy Daniels
NEW YORK - Michael Avenatti, the attorney who rocketed to fame through his representation of porn star Stormy Daniels in her battles with President Donald Trump, was charged Wednesday with ripping her...
May 22, 2019
Four arrested after Kamloops RCMP expand bait program to include bicycles, packages
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say four people were arrested over the long weekend after falling victim to the Crime Reduction Unit's bait program. Two men and two women are potentially facing charges after...
May 22, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Redemption for Gasol as Spanish big man helps Raptors rally against Bucks
TORONTO - Marc Gasol threw himself on his sword after the Raptors' lopsided Game 2 loss in Milwaukee, offering the kind of mea culpa that is all too rare today. "I played really bad and that set ...
May 22, 2019
Chamblin back in double blue as Argonauts look to rebound after disastrous 2018
TORONTO - Shawn Lemon remembers the lecture well. And the one after that. And after that. Then the Toronto Argonauts defensive co-ordinator, Corey Chamblin made it clear on the first day of training c...
May 22, 2019
108 Mile Ranch unveils big plans to rebuild after devastating wildfire
108 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - Two years after one of the most destructive wildfires in provincial history forced its evacuation, 108 Mile Ranch in the South Cariboo region is getting a multi-million dollar f...
May 22, 2019 Image Credit: Global News
Watch your step! Ecologist warns bird 'candy' catalyst for extreme goose poop
REGINA - People who like to go for a stroll in Regina's Wascana Park are being advised that if they want to avoid stepping in goose poop, they should quit giving unhealthy snacks to the birds. Ec...
May 22, 2019
WestJet pilot injured by green laser light while approaching Orlando airport
A WestJet pilot flying from Newfoundland to Orlando International Airport had his eyes burned by a green laser light, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration officials said Wednesday. Spokeswoman Ka...
May 22, 2019
Feds offer $15.8B in new ships to Vancouver, Halifax while opening door to Davie
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are shaking up the government's multibillion-dollar shipbuilding plan, promising $15.7 billion in new work to the two shipyards in Vancouver and Halifax while opening the...
May 22, 2019
