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Volunteers aim to keep a 1882 steam locomotive chugging along in Manitoba
WINNIPEG - A steam locomotive made in 1882 and billed as Canada's oldest operating one is in need of some tender loving care, and the volunteers who have kept it running on a vintage railway north of ...
Jul 26, 2024

Barbu breaks 28-year-old Canadian record in 100-metre freestyle para multi-class
TORONTO - Marian Barbu's morning swim in the men's 100-metre freestyle para multi-class on Friday broke a Canadian record that had stood since 1996. The start of Day 3 of the Speedo Canadian Swimming ...
Jul 26, 2024

The Philippines says its forces sailed to hotly disputed shoal guarded by China without any clashes
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Philippine government personnel transported food and other supplies Saturday to a fiercely disputed shoal occupied by a Filipino navy contingent but closely guarded by Beiji...
Jul 26, 2024

Orlando City flattens CF Montreal 4-1 in Leagues Cup
ORLANDO - CF Montreal surrendered three goals in the first half en route to a 4-1 setback to Orlando City Soccer Club in the group stage opener of the 2024 Leagues Cup on Friday. The Floridians got go...
Jul 26, 2024

Clement plays hero as Jays trip Rangers 6-5
TORONTO - Ernie Clement's bases loaded single in the ninth inning gave the Toronto Blue Jays a walk-off 6-5 win in their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Friday. The win was Toronto's (47-56...
Jul 26, 2024

Redblacks roll over Stampeders 33-6, remain unbeaten at home
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks are 4-0 at home for the first time since 1978 after a decisive 33-6 win over the Calgary Stampeders on Friday night. The Redblacks, who improved to 5-2, are off to their ...
Jul 26, 2024

Kamloops Fire Rescue set to celebrate 140 years of serving the community
KAMLOOPS - This weekend, Kamloops Fire Rescue kicks off a month-long celebration in recognition of its 140 years of service to the community of Kamloops.It began as the Kamloops Fire Brigade in August...
Jul 26, 2024

Canadian Taylor Pendrith leads 3M Open, pursues second win of the year
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) - Taylor Pendrith shot a 7-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead over Matt NeSmith into the weekend in the 3M Open. Playing in windier afternoon conditions, Pendrith made a 3...
Jul 26, 2024

Choi takes 2-shot lead over Canadian Ames at Senior British Open at Carnoustie
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) - K.J. Choi of South Korea has a two-shot lead over Canadian Stephen Ames at the Senior British Open after carding a second consecutive 3-under 69 Friday. Choi surged ahead a...
Jul 26, 2024

Canada advances at CONCACAF U-20 with 2-1 win over El Salvador
IRAPUATO - A goal by forward Mataeo Bunbury in stoppage time pushed Canada to its second win on Friday in the group stage of the 2024 CONCACAF men's under-20 soccer championship in Mexico. Bunbury's g...
Jul 26, 2024

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