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Bobsledder Kaillie Humphries seeks path to Beijing Olympics
Kaillie Humphries, the reigning women's bobsled world champion, is in serious jeopardy of not being able to compete at this winter's Beijing Olympics and has asked the International Olympic Committee ...
Aug 27, 2021

Mendy appears in court to face rape, sexual assault charges
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Manchester City left back Benjamin Mendy appeared in court Friday to face charges of rape and sexual assault. Mendy spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth...
Aug 27, 2021

VIDEO: 'We've had multiple calls:' young cougar strolls through Nanaimo's Rocky Point area
NANAIMO - A cougar has been spotted multiple times in a north Nanaimo neighbourhood lately, which a veteran conservation officer called somewhat rare for the reclusive animal.Stuart Bates, central isl...
Aug 27, 2021

Trudeau and Singh to campaign in Ontario; O'Toole to visit two Atlantic provinces
The Liberal and NDP leaders are expected to be in Ontario for Day 13 of the federal election campaign, while the head of the Conservatives is to spend time in two Atlantic provinces. Liberal Leader Ju...
Aug 27, 2021

Drought, wildfires and heat bring environment issues to campaign trail
Todd Lewis considers himself lucky. The farmer lives in a part of Saskatchewan that received enough rain to yield an average crop, which is the best he could hope for on a day in late July. This summe...
Aug 27, 2021

Trudeau and Singh to campaign in Ontario; O'Toole to visit two Atlantic provinces
The Liberal and NDP leaders are expected to be in Ontario for Day 13 of the federal election campaign, while the head of the Conservatives is to spend time in two Atlantic provinces. Liberal Leader Ju...
Aug 27, 2021

Evacuation flights resume in Kabul after deadly bombings
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Evacuation flights from Afghanistan have resumed with new urgency a day after two suicide bombings targeted the thousands of desperate people fleeing the Taliban takeover. Th...
Aug 26, 2021

Pacific through to Canadian Championship quarterfinals after upsetting Whitecaps 4-3
LANGFORD, B.C. - Pacific FC is through to the quarterfinals of the Canadian Championship after upsetting the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-3 in Langford, B.C., on Thursday. The 'Caps came into the contest hea...
Aug 26, 2021

Texas GOP advances voting bill after Democrats’ holdout ends
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas Republicans advanced new voting restrictions Thursday night after months of protests by Democrats, who after returning from a 38-day walkout are now all but out of ways to s...
Aug 26, 2021

Where the elections leaders are on Day 13, Friday, Aug. 27
OTTAWA - The main national party leaders' scheduled public appearances for Day 13, Friday, Aug. 27. All times are local. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Mississauga, Ont. 9 a.m. - Announcement and media...
Aug 26, 2021