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Ahmed breaks his own Canadian record with sixth-place finish in 10K at worlds
DOHA, Qatar - Mohammed Ahmed broke his own Canadian record in the men's 10,000 metres on Sunday as he finished sixth at the world track and field championships. Ahmed, from St. Catharines, Ont., ...
Oct 6, 2019
Canadian 4x100 men's relay team eliminated in heats at world championships
DOHA, Qatar - Canada's 4x100 metre men's relay team won't be racing for medals at the world track and field championships. Despite completing the race in a season-best 37.91 seconds on Friday, Canada ...
Oct 6, 2019
Spanish cinema great Almodóvar plans his 1st film in America
NEW YORK - Pedro Almodvar is a master of cinema who has found international acclaim with 21 films he's shot in his native Spain. Now he's setting his sights on making his first film in North America. ...
Oct 6, 2019
Police: 'Jersey Shore' star arrested in LA after struggle
LOS ANGELES - "Jersey Shore" star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro was arrested early Friday on suspicion of kidnapping in Los Angeles and had to be shocked with a stun gun while being taken into custody, police sa...
Oct 6, 2019
Feds fight ruling on compensation for failures in First Nations child services
OTTAWA - First Nations chiefs are expressing outrage and disappointment at the federal government's decision to appeal a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling ordering Ottawa to pay bil...
Oct 6, 2019
Hundreds honour iconic Mexican crooner at Miami wake
MIAMI - Hundreds are gathering in Miami to honour the life of Mexican crooner Jos Jos, who died in Miami eight days ago at age 71. Known as the "Prince of Song," Jos Rmulo Sosa Ortiz was beloved acros...
Oct 6, 2019
Return of Donald Marshall Jr.'s eel nets recall days of historic fishing decision
HALIFAX - The recovery of eel nets that helped recast Aboriginal rights to earn a living from fishing is bringing back powerful memories for those touched by their story....
Oct 6, 2019
Iranian hackers said to target presidential campaign
WASHINGTON - Microsoft said Friday that hackers linked to the Iranian government targeted a U.S. presidential campaign, as well as government officials, media targets and prominent expatriate Iranians...
Oct 6, 2019
Emily Carr University closed Sunday after fire causes some damage
VANCOUVER - The Emily Carr University campus remains closed today following a small fire Saturday morning. The university says in a statement that it is closed so restoration crews can clean up the da...
Oct 6, 2019
Red Bridge in Kamloops to be closed nightly for inspection work
KAMLOOPS - Drivers headed across the South Thompson River in Kamloops will need an alternate route starting tomorrow, as nightly closures begin for the Red Bridge.The Ministry of Transportation says n...
Oct 6, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
