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Canada falls just short of podium in World Cup bobsled opener
IGLS, Austria (AP) - Canadians Justin Kripps and Cam Stones finished just off the podium in fourth in season-opening World Cup two-man bobsled Saturday. Kripps of Summerland, B.C., and Stones from Whi...
Nov 20, 2021

Quebec zoo hoping to vaccinate wild animals against COVID-19 over coming weeks
MONTREAL - After millions of Quebecers rolled up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines, it could soon be zoo animals' turn to get the shot. The Granby Zoo, east of Montreal, says it is hoping in the com...
Nov 20, 2021

Mistrial declared in case of man charged in 18 Texas deaths
DALLAS (AP) - A Texas judge declared a mistrial Friday in the first murder case against a man charged with killing 18 older women in the Dallas area over a two-year span, and a defense attorney said h...
Nov 20, 2021

Denver suburb to pay $15M to settle Elijah McClain lawsuit
DENVER (AP) - The Denver suburb of Aurora has agreed to pay $15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the parents of Elijah McClain, a Black man who died after suburban Denver police stopped him on t...
Nov 20, 2021

Former NFL player Zac Stacy charged with attacking ex
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Former NFL running back Zac Stacy has been arrested after the mother of his child showed detectives video of him attacking her at her central Florida home, authorities said. Stacy...
Nov 20, 2021

Storm damage in B.C. prompts gasoline and travel restrictions
VICTORIA - British Columbia's public safety minister says he's relying on the good judgment of residents to ensure the province doesn't run out of gasoline. Mike Farnworth says B.C. residents, who are...
Nov 20, 2021

Storm damage in B.C. prompts gasoline and travel restrictions
VICTORIA - British Columbia's public safety minister says he's relying on the good judgment of residents to ensure the province doesn't run out of gasoline. Mike Farnworth says B.C. residents, who are...
Nov 20, 2021

Canada's band of brothers will be wearing different colours in cup final Sunday
Moments after Canada beat Mexico in snowy Edmonton on Tuesday, Samuel Piette had a chat with Canadian teammate Jonathan Osorio. "I said 'Look, I think we just made history with Canada. We had a great ...
Nov 20, 2021

NHL reschedules Sens' game at New Jersey postponed due to COVID outbreak
NEW YORK - The NHL has rescheduled one of the three Ottawa Senators games that were postponed this week due to a COVID-19 outbreak on the team. The league announced Friday that Ottawa's game at New Je...
Nov 20, 2021

Canada, U.S. pick up women's hockey Rivalry Series in Kingston
KINGSTON, Ont. - Canada's Rivalry Series with the United States resumes on home ice Sunday in Kingston, Ont. The Canadian women's hockey team won the first two games of nine scheduled against the Amer...
Nov 20, 2021