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Bombers receiver Lawler set to return after breaking arm in season opener
WINNIPEG - Kenny Lawler is ready to give the Winnipeg Blue Bombers a helping hand. The star receiver was back practising with the team on Tuesday after breaking his right arm in their season-opening l...
Aug 13, 2024
Transportation Safety Board issues safety reminders after fatal B.C. plane crash
RICHMOND, B.C. - A report from the Transportation Safety Board says an investigation couldn't determine a specific cause of a fatal small plane crash in southeastern B.C. last year, but it has prompte...
Aug 13, 2024
Despite key absences, Alouettes GM Maciocia isn't surprised by team's hot first half
MONTREAL - Danny Maciocia wasn't expecting his Montreal Alouettes to fly out to an 8-1 first half of the season. But the fact the defending champions boast that league-leading record despite several k...
Aug 13, 2024
CFL Players' Association appoints Dyakowski as its interim executive director
TORONTO - The CFL Players' Association appointed Peter Dyakowski as its interim executive director Tuesday. Dyakowski will assume the role at the end of September when executive director Brian Ramsay ...
Aug 13, 2024
Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value
JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA - The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month's wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property. The town also reports that while 358 structures were destroyed...
Aug 13, 2024
Toronto Raptors open NBA in-season tournament with road game against Milwaukee Bucks
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 12 in their opening game of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup in-season tournament. The Raptors and Bucks have been drawn into the tourname...
Aug 13, 2024
US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, the State Department announced Tuesday. Congress was not...
Aug 13, 2024
Kevin Falcon says BC United will implement largest tax cut in B.C. history if elected
VICTORIA - The leader of British Columbia's Opposition says he would introduce the largest provincial income tax cut in provincial history if his party is elected to form government this fall. Kevin F...
Aug 13, 2024
B.C. man accused of sextortion of teenagers in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario: RCMP
BURNABY, B.C. - A British Columbia man is facing almost two dozen charges over allegations of online sexual extortion that police say stem from reports by several victims in Nova Scotia, Quebec and On...
Aug 13, 2024
B.C. man accused of sextortion of teenagers in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario: RCMP
BURNABY, B.C. - A British Columbia man is facing almost two dozen charges over allegations of online sexual extortion that police say stem from reports by several victims in Nova Scotia, Quebec and On...
Aug 13, 2024
