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Justice minister says RCMP has tools needed to deal with threats against politicians
OTTAWA - Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani says he isn't going anywhere without a mobile duress alarm in his pocket. He doesn't move around without first informing someone, including when he attend...
Jun 20, 2024

Late leveler denies Slovenia first Euros win in draw with Serbia at Euro 2024
MUNICH (AP) - A late strike denied Slovenia a first ever win in a European Championship as Serbia snatched a 1-1 draw on Thursday. an Karninik's 69th-minute goal put Slovenia on the brink of an histor...
Jun 20, 2024

AEW stars Chris Jericho and Renee Paquette say social media reshaping pro wrestling
TORONTO - Professional wrestling is an art form based on performers reading and responding to their viewers. According to All Elite Wrestling stars Chris Jericho and Renee Paquette, that's a dynamic b...
Jun 20, 2024

Canada men move up one place to No. 48 in latest FIFA rankings, Argentina still No. 1
Canada has moved up one place to No. 48 in the latest FIFA men's world rankings. The top three are unchanged with Argentina, Canada's opponent in Thursday's Copa America tournament opener in Atlanta s...
Jun 20, 2024

Tropical Storm Alberto moves inland over northeast Mexico as season's first named storm
TAMPICO, Mexico (AP) - Tropical Storm Alberto, the season's first named storm, rumbled ashore early Thursday, bringing heavy rains to parched northeast Mexico. The storm was expected to weaken rapidly...
Jun 20, 2024

And then there was one: Mark Rutte. Romania's president withdraws from the race for NATO chief
BRUSSELS (AP) - Romania's president has withdrawn from the race to become NATO's next secretary general, leaving outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte all but certain to head the world's biggest mi...
Jun 20, 2024

COLLINS: Cancer clinic — fact or fiction?
I SO WANT TO BELIEVE Health Minister Adrian Dix that this week's announcement on the Kamloops cancer clinic means we're a step closer to seeing the $389-million project become reality. But I won't bel...
Jun 20, 2024

In the news today: Extreme heat bakes Eastern Canada, WestJet strike off the table
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Heat wave still grips Ontario, Quebec, Maritimes A heat wave that's washed over eastern Canada is sticking aro...
Jun 20, 2024

Rachel Notley leaving behind an Alberta NDP that's still ready to run
EDMONTON - Cheryl Oates learned that she needed to lace up a good pair of running shoes to keep up with Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley. "When I think about her turning me into a runner, despite the ...
Jun 20, 2024

CF Montreal blows two-goal lead, draws New York Red Bulls 2-2
MONTREAL - Julian Hall scored the first Major League Soccer goal of his career as New York Red Bulls erased a two-goal deficit to draw CF Montreal 2-2 on Wednesday night. The 16-year-old Hall headed t...
Jun 19, 2024

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