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Iran reports drone attack on defense facility
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's Defense Ministry says one of its factories was attacked by drones in the central city of Isfahan. A statement carried by the state-run IRNA news agency says t...
Jan 28, 2023
Canadian Stephen Eustaquio scores to help FC Porto win Portuguese League Cup
LEIRIA, Portugal - Canadian international Stephen Eustaquio scored from distance to help FC Porto hoist the Portuguese League Cup with a 2-0 win over Sporting Lisbon on Saturday. Taking a layoff from ...
Jan 28, 2023
Job creation a priority as Liberal caucus wraps up on anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy'
As Ottawa marks one year since the "Freedom Convoy" arrived in the national capital, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he understands the anger and concerns protesters have while also promising "good...
Jan 28, 2023
Lucia Stafford shatters Canadian 1,000 record in her season debut
BOSTON - Lucia Stafford opened her track and field season by smashing the Canadian indoor record in the 1,000 metres on Saturday. The 24-year-old from London, Ont., ran two minutes 33.75 seconds to wi...
Jan 28, 2023
Pressure on hospitals ‘levelling off,’ SHA executive says
The province is starting to see a plateau of respiratory illnesses now that the holidays have passed, and some demand on hospitals seems to be levelling off.That's according to Derek Miller, the Saska...
Jan 28, 2023
Memphis police disband unit that beat Tyre Nichols
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Police Department has disbanded the special unit whose officers beat to death motorist Tyre Nichols. Police Director Cerelyn "CJ" Davis said Saturday that she "listen...
Jan 28, 2023
Canada's Abigail Strate soars to World Cup ski jumping bronze medal
HINTERZARTEN, Germany - Canada's Abigail Strate climbed her first World Cup ski jumping podium on Saturday, capturing bronze. The 21-year-old from Calgary scored 236.3 points over two runs, posting a ...
Jan 28, 2023
Canada's Para star Mark Arendz races to fourth world championship title of the week
STERSUND, Sweden - Canadian Paralympic star Mark Arendz captured his third consecutive world championship title in the men's standing skate-ski race, highlighting a three-medal day for Canada on Satur...
Jan 28, 2023
Job creation a priority as Liberal caucus wraps up on anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy'
OTTAWA - As Ottawa marks one year since the "Freedom Convoy" arrived in the national capital, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he understands the anger and concerns protesters have. Dozens gathered ...
Jan 28, 2023
A Quebec snowmobiler dies after possible collision with moose authorities say
MONTREAL - A snowmobiler has died after possibly colliding with a moose in Quebec's Chaudire-Appalaches region. Provincial police confirmed the 43-year-old man's death on Saturday morning. Sgt. Batric...
Jan 28, 2023