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Coach John Herdman sees Panama game as key for Canada in World Cup qualifying
TORONTO - Back home after picking up points via draws in Mexico and Jamaica, unbeaten Canada can move further up the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying standings when it hosts Panama on Wednesday night at ...
Oct 12, 2021
RCMP assess enforcement resources after court reinstates logging injunction in B.C.
VICTORIA - The RCMP are reviewing the department's resources following the temporary reinstatement of an injunction against old-growth logging protests on southern Vancouver Island by the British Colu...
Oct 12, 2021
RCMP assess enforcement resources after court reinstates logging injunction in B.C.
VICTORIA - The RCMP are reviewing the department's resources following the temporary reinstatement of an injunction against old-growth logging protests on southern Vancouver Island by the British Colu...
Oct 12, 2021
Macron wants face-to-face meeting with Trudeau to talk security, China, climate
OTTAWA - French President Emmanuel Macron wants face time with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - soon - and he hopes for more than passing chit chat on the margins of upcoming summits. Kareen Rispal, Fr...
Oct 12, 2021
Trudeau joins G20 leaders in pushing Taliban for aid access, respect for rights
OTTAWA - Canada joined its G20 allies in pushing Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers to allow humanitarian aid to better reach the country's suffering people. During a virtual summit, Prime Minister Just...
Oct 12, 2021
2-headed baby turtle thrives at Massachusetts animal refuge
BARNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) - A rare two-headed diamondback terrapin turtle is alive and kicking - with all six of its legs - at the Birdsey Cape Wildlife Center in Massachusetts after hatching two weeks a...
Oct 12, 2021
Allen ready to step up for Canadiens with star goaltender Price out to start season
MONTREAL - Jake Allen agreed to a two-year extension with the Montreal Canadiens back in 2020 to help alleviate the pressure on star goaltender Carey Price. He'll be doing that more than ever when the...
Oct 12, 2021
Texas order reflects growing GOP vaccine mandates hostility
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - With the governor of Texas leading the charge, conservative Republicans in several states are moving to block or undercut President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates for priv...
Oct 12, 2021
Cougars sort out over-age situation, trade Kaddoura to Warriors
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars have sorted out their overage situation ahead of the league's deadline of October 14th (Thursday).The team has acquired a 7th round selection in the 2023 WHL ...
Oct 12, 2021
Nets won't play Irving until he meets vaccine requirement
NEW YORK (AP) - Kyrie Irving can keep refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. He just won't play for the Brooklyn Nets until he does. The Nets announced Tuesday that Irving would not play or practice wi...
Oct 12, 2021