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'Quebec bashing': why an English federal debate question continues to draw criticism
MONTREAL - A question at the English-language federal leaders' debate last week has become a major issue in Quebec, boosting the Bloc Qubcois in the polls and drawing criticism from Quebec politicians...
Sep 16, 2021
Justin Trudeau won't directly say whether he's asking Canadians for a majority
MONTREAL - Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau says it's his goal to send as many MPs to Ottawa as possible, but stopped short of directly asking Canadians for a Liberal majority. Trudeau has repeatedly dec...
Sep 16, 2021
FIFA intensifies push to stage men's World Cup every two years
GENEVA - FIFA intensified its push for hosting the men's World Cup every two years on Thursday by garnering support from soccer fans around the world to help combat resistance from Europe and South Am...
Sep 16, 2021
Reece James says Chelsea, England medals stolen in burglary
LONDON - Reece James said thieves broke into his home and stole his Champions League winner's medal while he was playing for Chelsea on Tuesday. The England international on Thursday posted a video sh...
Sep 16, 2021
Idaho rations health care statewide as COVID surge continues
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho public health leaders on Thursday expanded health care rationing statewide amid a massive increase in the number of coronavirus patients requiring hospitalization. The Idaho ...
Sep 16, 2021
After lengthy absence, Toronto Arrows finally get to play a game on home turf
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows will play at home for the first time since June 2019 when the Major League Rugby team hosts the Atlantic Selects all-star side Oct. 16 at York Lions Stadium. The Arrows pl...
Sep 16, 2021
Canadian men continue climb up world soccer rankings, reaching No. 51
Canada continues its climb up the world soccer ladder, moving eight places to No. 51 in the latest FIFA rankings. It's the highest position for the Canadian men since they were 53rd in October 2009. T...
Sep 16, 2021
Jagmeet Singh faces Fairy Creek demonstrators during final push in Toronto
TORONTO - A group of demonstrators called on Jagmeet Singh to make the Fairy Creek old-growth logging standoff an election issue as the NDP leader made a push for voters in a Liberal-held riding. Sing...
Sep 16, 2021
F1 driver Vettel keeps his seat at Aston Martin for 2022
SILVERSTONE, England - Sebastian Vettel will drive for Aston Martin next year after the Formula One team extended his contract by one year on Thursday. The four-time F1 champion joined Aston Martin th...
Sep 16, 2021
Vancouver police say fatal daylight shooting in downtown hotel parkade was targeted
VANCOUVER - A man has been shot and killed in what Vancouver police say was a targeted attack. It happened at around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the parkade of the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel on Vancouver's...
Sep 16, 2021
