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Cabinet ministers say they must not overreact to Trump's threats of annexation
OTTAWA - Several federal cabinet ministers say Canada should not overreact to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's comments about annexing Canada but should still take them seriously. Trump has mused a...
Jan 08, 2025
Former Toronto Argonauts receiver Polk signs deal with NFL's Atlanta Falcons
The Toronto Argonauts have a hole to fill in their receiving corps. Makai Polk, who cracked the 1,000-yard plateau with Toronto last season as a CFL rookie, has signed a contract with the NFL's Atlant...
Jan 08, 2025
Two Quebec planes and their crews helping fight devastating L.A. wildfires
MONTREAL - A pair of Quebec water bombers and their crews are in California helping fight the massive wildfires tearing through the Los Angeles area. Stphane Caron of Quebec's forest fire protection a...
Jan 08, 2025
Mounties seize 171,000 packs of illicit cigarettes in Langford, B.C.
LANGFORD, B.C. - Mounties in British Columbia say officers have seized more than $1.7 million worth of contraband tobacco after executing a search warrant at a property in Langford. West Shore RCMP sa...
Jan 08, 2025
Bodies of 2 Israeli hostages recovered by soldiers in Gaza, defense minister says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israel's defense minister said Wednesday that troops have recovered the bodies of two additional hostages from Gaza. Defense Minister Israel Katz said the bodies of Yosef Al Za...
Jan 08, 2025
Bodies of 2 Israeli hostages recovered by soldiers in Gaza, defense minister says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israel's defense minister said Wednesday that troops have recovered the bodies of two additional hostages from Gaza. Defense Minister Israel Katz said the bodies of Yosef Al Za...
Jan 08, 2025
Russian missile attack in southern Ukraine has killed at least 13 civilians, official says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - A Russian missile attack on the southern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least 13 civilians and injured dozens Wednesday, a local official said. Footage posted on Ukrainian...
Jan 08, 2025
Canadian PGA star Corey Conners looks to build on top-5 finish, climb world rankings
It's not often Corey Conners is excited with a PGA Tour result where he finished 11 shots back of the eventual winner. But at The Sentry, the Tour's season-opening event, no one was going to beat Hide...
Jan 08, 2025
Capitals prospects Leonard, Hutson impress on big stage: 'Those two guys stepped up'
Ryan Leonard darted over the blue line and dropped the puck to Cole Hutson. The defenceman moved into the slot, froze an opponent, changed his angle and fired a shot in off the post. The United States...
Jan 08, 2025
West Ham fires manager Julen Lopetegui with team 14th in Premier League
Julen Lopetegui was fired by West Ham on Wednesday after less than a year in the job and with the Premier League club in danger of being dragged into a relegation fight. Lopetegui paid the price for a...
Jan 08, 2025

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