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A ghostly shipwreck has emerged in Newfoundland, and residents want to know its story
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The massive, overturned hull of a seemingly ancient ship has appeared without warning along the southwestern tip of Newfoundland. Wanda Blackmore says her 21-year-old son, Gordon, c...
Jan 27, 2024

Canadian ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt wins World Cup bronze in Slovenia
LJUBNO, Slovenia - Canada's Alexandria Loutitt captured World Cup bronze in women's ski jumping on Saturday for her sixth podium finish of the season. The 20-year-old from Calgary posted a two-jump to...
Jan 27, 2024

Mexican asylum trends still concerning despite December drop: IRCC
OTTAWA - Canada's immigration department is denying Mexico's claim that a pact between the two countries is already curbing asylum claims in Canada, as the minister in charge faces mounting pressure t...
Jan 27, 2024

Anti-Islamophobia envoy warns of chill on speaking out about Gaza, hate crimes
OTTAWA - A chill on freedom of speech is deepening the pain Muslims in Canada are already feeling over the ongoing tragedy in the Gaza Strip, says Canada's special representative on combating Islamoph...
Jan 27, 2024

Holocaust Remembrance Day has sombre tone as war rages on: antisemitism envoy
OTTAWA - Canada's special envoy on preserving Holocaust remembrance and combating antisemitism says this year's Holocaust Remembrance Day has taken on a particularly sombre tone. Deborah Lyons attribu...
Jan 27, 2024

Canadian rugby women beaten by Britain at HSBC Perth Sevens tournament
PERTH, Australia - Canada's rugby sevens women lost a tight Cup quarterfinal 7-0 to Britain at the HSBC Perth Sevens on Saturday, dropping into placement play. The Canadian women had lost 14-12 to Bri...
Jan 27, 2024

Man dies after shots fired inside Montreal taxi, police seek at least one suspect
MONTREAL - The hunt for at least one suspect got underway on Saturday after a man was shot dead inside a taxi near downtown Montreal, city police said. Spokesperson Jean-Pierre Brabant said officers f...
Jan 27, 2024

Cougars fall short against Spokane Chiefs
SPOKANE, WA - The Prince George Cougars started their five game road trip when they faced the Spokane Chiefs last night (Jan. 26). The team lost 4-3. Riley Heidt, Terik Parascak and Hunter Laing score...
Jan 27, 2024

Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 to clinch back-to-back Australian Open titles
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Aryna Sabalenka clinched back-to-back Australian Open titles with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Zheng Qinwen on Saturday in a one-sided women's final. The No. 2-seeded Sabalenka brok...
Jan 27, 2024

Atmospheric rivers roll over B.C., melting snow and triggering flood warnings
VANCOUVER - Balmy weather and a series of rainstorms forecast for British Columbia's South Coast have set off flood advisories for rivers, streams and low-lying areas. Environment Canada says a series...
Jan 27, 2024