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Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser ready for UFC debut in Edmonton
Mixed martial arts has taken Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser around the world. On Saturday, it returns him to his backyard as the Alberta heavyweight makes his UFC debut at UFC 240 in Edmonton. The 27-ye...
Jul 24, 2019
A&W fund boosts cash payout as earnings rise and same store sales grow
VANCOUVER - A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund has boosted its monthly distribution after a quarter of improved earnings from same-store sales growth and added stores. The Vancouver-based...
Jul 24, 2019
TYH: Does the gloomy weather have you feeling down?
Has the weather got you down? I can't be the only one who's felt like summer hasn't really felt like summer yet and it might be because of the clouds, and rain...and stormy weather.If that is the case...
Jul 24, 2019
Meek Mill's conviction thrown out, granted new trial
PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania appeals court has thrown out rapper Meek Mill's decade-old conviction in a drug and gun case. The unanimous three-judge opinion Wednesday grants the rapper born Robert Wi...
Jul 24, 2019
Family asks police to conduct ground searches for missing Quebec man, son
MONTREAL - The family of a Quebec entrepreneur and his son now missing for 12 days are asking provincial police to carry out a ground search of a vast, heavily ...
Jul 24, 2019
Canada invests $85M into advanced satellites to connect rural, remote regions
OTTAWA - The federal government is investing $85 million into an advanced satellite technology designed to expand access to affordable, high-speed internet across Canada's rural and remote region...
Jul 24, 2019
CBSA expands stunt-actor pilot project, warning those hired may get hit
OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency says it is plans to amend bid documents looking for stunt-actors to clarify that they may get punched or kicked during training with new recruits. The a...
Jul 24, 2019
Canada earns Olympic berth in new relay swim event
GWANGJU, Korea, Republic Of - Canada qualified for the new 4x100 metre mixed medley relay swimming event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by finishing fifth on Wednesday at the world aquatics champions...
Jul 24, 2019
Lebanese rock band takes centre stage in freedoms debate
BEIRUT - A popular Mideast rock band known for its rousing concerts and lyrics challenging social norms in the conservative Arab world is once again at the centre of a heated debate about freedom of e...
Jul 24, 2019
Aiming Haya: Canada's Jumaa a medal contender in karate at Pan Am Games
Haya Jumaa's first Pan Am assignment came as a volunteer four years ago in Toronto. Her next one will see her compete as an athlete at the 2019 Games in Lima, Peru. Jumaa, 25,...
Jul 24, 2019