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Campaign volunteers in Richmond, B.C., targeted with racist insults
RICHMOND - An Independent election candidate in Richmond, B.C., says her campaign volunteers were subjected to racist insults from a passerby who called them "trash" and abused them for speaking Manda...
Oct 16, 2024
Texas board votes against clemency for a man facing execution in shaken baby syndrome case
HOUSTON (AP) - The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles on Wednesday denied a request for clemency for a man who this week could be the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to ...
Oct 16, 2024
Idaho issues execution warrant for inmate who survived a botched attempt
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho prison officials will attempt to execute the state's longest-serving death row inmate next month using new protocols after botching the first attempt several months ago. A ju...
Oct 16, 2024
Palestinians who fled Gaza to receive transitional financial assistance from Ottawa
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Marc Miller says Palestinians who have fled Gaza will receive transitional financial assistance and supports after they arrive in Canada. The Immigration Department says ...
Oct 16, 2024
Argonauts players Kelly, McManis earn CFL top performer awards
TORONTO - Quarterback Chad Kelly and linebacker Wynton McManis of the Toronto Argonauts were named the CFL's top offensive and defensive performers Wednesday. Kelly earned a grade of 90.4 for his play...
Oct 16, 2024
Canadian men to face Suriname in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal
Canada will face Suriname in next month's two-legged CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal. Suriname, ranked 138th in the world by FIFA, advanced by finishing second to Costa Rica in Group A of League ...
Oct 16, 2024
Jonathan Osorio leads the way at Toronto FC, on and off the football pitch
TORONTO - As another Toronto FC season slipped away, veteran midfielder Jonathan Osorio showed he is the conscience of the MLS club - as well as its captain. Beaten 4-1 by the visiting New York Red Bu...
Oct 16, 2024
Border agency recovered nearly 2,000 stolen vehicles this year: transport minister
OTTAWA - Canada's border guards have recovered more stolen vehicles at railyards and ports so far this year than in all of 2023. Transport Minister Anita Anand says the Canada Border Services Agency h...
Oct 16, 2024
Man with prior assault convictions charged in Vancouver tourist beating
VANCOUVER - Police say a man has been charged with aggravated assault and remains in custody after an unprovoked attack on a woman who was visiting Vancouver. Vancouver police say the 35-year-old vict...
Oct 16, 2024
Air India passengers get lift from air force after bomb scare forces Nunavut landing
IQALUIT - More than 200 Air India passengers have landed in Chicago after a bomb threat forced their flight to be diverted to Nunavut. The airline issued an update overnight via social media, thanking...
Oct 16, 2024
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