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Manitoba murder conviction deemed likely a miscarriage of justice by federal minister
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba man convicted of murder 50 years ago is getting another court date and a chance to clear his name. Clarence Woodhouse was found guilty in 1974 of fatally beating and stabbing a r...
Jul 02, 2024
Canadian teenager Olivia Smith leaves Portugal's Sporting CP for England's Liverpool
LIVERPOOL - Canadian teenager Olivia Smith has left Portugal's Sporting CP for England's Liverpool. The 19-year-old from Whitby, Ont., who can play both as a midfielder and forward, signed her new con...
Jul 02, 2024
Blue Jays place infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on 10-day IL
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have placed infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain. The Jays announced the move, which is retroactive to Monday, hours before h...
Jul 02, 2024
NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage
When the Tampa Bay Lightning made moves at the NHL draft to clear salary cap space, general manager Julien BriseBois hoped a variety of factors would entice players to sign as free agents. One, of cou...
Jul 02, 2024
Coach John Herdsman sees positives despite Toronto FC's recent run of results
TORONTO - While Toronto FC is mired in a four-game losing streak and seven-game winless run (0-5-2), coach John Herdman still sees plenty of positives. "Statistically we're right there ... The facts w...
Jul 02, 2024
Van driver hurt after road-rage shooting at Richmond, B.C., intersection: RCMP
RICHMOND, B.C. - Police in Richmond, B.C., are seeking witnesses to a "reckless and brazen" road-rage incident in which a car passenger pulled out a gun and shot at a van driver at an intersection. Ri...
Jul 02, 2024
Taiwan says China's coast guard has detained a Taiwanese fishing vessel and demands its release
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwan said the Chinese coast guard boarded a Taiwanese fishing boat Tuesday before steering it to a port in mainland China, and demanded that Beijing release the vessel. The Daj...
Jul 02, 2024
Adams, Eduard, Elks offensive line among top scorers on CFL's honour roll for Week 4
TORONTO - B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., Toronto Argonauts defensive back Jonathan Edouard and the Edmonton Elks' offensive line were among the top performers on the CFL's honour roll for We...
Jul 02, 2024
Sixteen-year-old girl dies after fentanyl overdose in Prince George, B.C.: RCMP
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Police in Prince George, B.C., say a 16-year old girl who was taken to hospital last week after a drug overdose has died. Prince George RCMP's Serious Crime Unit is investigating...
Jul 02, 2024
Quebec politician accused of 'interfering' in French elections
QUEBEC CITY, Que. - A Quebec provincial politician is being accused of engaging in "a form of interference" in French politics by a candidate for the far-right National Rally. Qubec solidaire member R...
Jul 02, 2024
