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Raonic, Pospisil, Diallo snag final wild-card nods at National Bank Open in Montreal
MONTREAL - A trio of Canadians will occupy the final wild-card spots at the National Bank Open tennis tournament. Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, B.C., and Montreal's Gabrie...
Jul 30, 2024
With Randy Gradishar's induction at age 72, the 'Orange Crush' finally gets into Canton
DENVER (AP) - About the only time Randy Gradishar ever disappointed his teammates was when he first arrived in Denver as the Broncos' first-round draft pick in 1974. Eagerly awaiting the arrival of th...
Jul 30, 2024
Canada downs Australia in semifinals, will face New Zealand for rugby sevens gold
PARIS - Canada will play for gold in women's rugby sevens after upsetting Australia 21-12 in semifinal action at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Charity Williams, Asia Hogan-Rochester and Piper Logan a...
Jul 30, 2024
Buffalo Bills add experience at safety by signing Kareem Jackson to a 1-year contract
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Bills added depth to their retooled safety position by signing Kareem Jackson to a one-year contract on Tuesday. The 36-year-old Jackson has 14 years of NFL experien...
Jul 30, 2024
Acting Secret Service boss says he 'cannot defend' why roof in Trump rally shooting was not secured
WASHINGTON (AP) - The acting director of the Secret Service says he "cannot defend" why the roof used by the gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was not secured. Ronal...
Jul 30, 2024
Canadiens sign RFA defenceman Arber Xhekaj to two-year deal worth US$2.6-million
BROSSARD, Que. - The Montreal Canadiens have signed restricted free agent defenceman Arber Xhekaj to a two-year, US$2.6-million contract, the club announced Tuesday. The bruising blueliner played 44 g...
Jul 30, 2024
Fraser-Nicola field set as BC NDP choose candidate ahead of 2024 provincial election
MERRITT, B.C. - The governing BC New Democratic Party (NDP) has its candidate for the Fraser-Nicola riding ahead of the next provincial election. In a news release issued Sunday (July 28), the BC NDP ...
Jul 30, 2024
Cariboo Regional District lifts final evacuation alerts for properties near Moose Valley and Antler Creek wildfires
KAMLOOPS - The Cariboo Regional District lifted a pair of evacuation alerts Monday (July 29). The remaining properties on evacuation alert due to the Moose Valley wildfire near 100 Mile House were giv...
Jul 30, 2024
Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary sentenced to life in prison for directing a terrorist group
LONDON (AP) - Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for directing a terrorist group, days after he was convicted in Woolwich Crown Court of being a member of ...
Jul 30, 2024
BHP, Lundin Mining to buy Filo for $4.5 billion, form joint venture for projects
VANCOUVER - BHP and Lundin Mining Corp. have signed a $4.5 billion deal to acquire all of the shares they don't already own in exploration company Filo Corp. The deal will see Australia-based BHP and ...
Jul 30, 2024
