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Canadian welterweight Rory MacDonald looking forward to finally making PFL debut
Thanks to the global pandemic and his move from Bellator to the Professional Fighters League, Canadian welterweight contender Rory (Red King) MacDonald has not fought since October 2019. But there is ...
Jan 11, 2021

Trump hits Cuba with new terrorism sanctions in waning days
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration on Monday re-designated Cuba as a "state sponsor of terrorism," in a move that hits the country with new sanctions shortly before President-elect Joe Biden takes ...
Jan 11, 2021

Canada's NHL franchises ready to get familiar with each other during 56-game sprint
Paul Maurice was getting asked the usual training camp questions - line combinations, off-season moves, his thoughts on prospects hoping to crack the roster. When the conversation pivoted to the NHL's...
Jan 11, 2021

FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week
WASHINGTON - The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington in the days leading up to President-election Joe Biden's inauguration, stoking fears of more bloo...
Jan 11, 2021

Ex-Parti Quebecois member to plead not guilty to sexual assault charge
RIMOUSKI, Que. - Former Parti Quebecois member Harold LeBel intends to plead not guilty to a charge of sexual assault. LeBel's lawyer, Maxime Roy, made the comment today in court and added that his cl...
Jan 11, 2021

Skyline Alternate, Marie Sharpe schools in Williams Lake see COVID-19 exposures
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Two Williams Lake schools have been placed on the Interior Health COVID-19 exposure list.According to Interior Health, both Skyline Alternate School and Marie Sharpe Elementary s...
Jan 11, 2021

As Allan Legere parole hearing approaches, N.B. community recalls a reign of terror
As the Parole Board of Canada prepares to consider the supervised release of serial killer Allan Legere, some who lived through his terrifying rampage 31 years ago warn he can never be rehabilitated. ...
Jan 11, 2021

Michigan bans open carry of guns inside state capitol
LANSING, Mich. - A state panel on Monday banned the open carry of guns in Michigan's Capitol, a week after an armed mob rioted in the U.S. Capitol and following a plot last year to storm the statehous...
Jan 11, 2021

Speculation tax increased long-term rentals in B.C., raised $88 million: ministry
VICTORIA - The Ministry of Finance says data from British Columbia's tax targeting property speculators shows it has helped increase the number of long-term rentals in the province. A statement from t...
Jan 11, 2021

Canadian women to take part in next month's SheBelieves Cup for first time
TORONTO - Canada will take part in the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament next month alongside the host U.S., Brazil and Japan. The Feb. 18-24 event at Orlando's Exploria Stadium will mark the ...
Jan 11, 2021