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Canadians show support for Latvian allies on tense Independence Day in Baltic country
RIGA, Latvia - A parade through the streets of Riga Friday in which Canadian soldiers helped mark Latvian independence took on added significance as neighbouring Russia continues its war on Ukraine. L...
Nov 18, 2022
Ontario to allow bars, restaurants to serve alcohol starting at 7 a.m. for World Cup
TORONTO - Ontario's liquor regulator says restaurants and bars provincewide will be able to serve alcohol at 7 a.m. for the duration of the FIFA World Cup to align with some of the early-morning match...
Nov 18, 2022
Aging Grey Cup fans look to the youth to carry on Canadian football traditions
REGINA - John Couture is old school. The 71-year-old travels without a cellphone, yet manages to find hundreds of his friends at the Grey Cup every year. They recognize him by the drinks in his hand, ...
Nov 18, 2022
Garland names special counsel to lead Trump-related probes
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Merrick Garland named a special counsel on Friday to oversee the Justice Department's investigation into the presence of classified documents at former President Don...
Nov 18, 2022
China, Saudi Arabia must be part of new fund for climate loss and damage: Guilbeault
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says all big emitters, including China, must contribute to a new global climate loss and damage fund for developing countries. This year's climate talks...
Nov 18, 2022
Nicki Minaj, Maluma, Myriam Fares release World Cup anthem
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Hip hop star Nicki Minaj has teamed up with Colombian singer-songwriter Maluma and Lebanese singer Myriam Fares for the latest addition to the official soundtrack of the World Cup i...
Nov 18, 2022
A look at Canada's Group F opposition at the World Cup in Qatar
After impressing against regional competition in qualifying for its first World Cup since 1986, Canada now faces a string of next-level tests in Qatar, starting with No. 2 Belgium. Here's a look at Ca...
Nov 18, 2022
Late-season wildfire prompts evacuation alert in eastern Fraser Valley of B.C.
AGASSIZ, B.C. - An out-of-season wildfire has put residents of a rural area on the edge of Agassiz, B.C., under evacuation alert. The District of Kent has declared a state of local emergency and says ...
Nov 18, 2022
Former Canada Soccer president Jim Fleming dies at age 87 on eve of World Cup
Former Canada Soccer president Jim Fleming, who helped lead Canada to its first men's World Cup, has died on the eve of Canada's return to the soccer showcase. Canada Soccer said Fleming died Thursday...
Nov 18, 2022
Foreign supply of children's pain meds set to hit Canadian shelves next week
A large foreign supply of children's fever and pain medication is expected to start showing up on pharmacy and retail shelves next week, Health Canada said Friday. One million bottles of children's me...
Nov 18, 2022
