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Second Iranian detainee executed over alleged protest crime
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran said Monday it executed its second prisoner detained amid the nationwide protests now challenging the country's theocracy. Iran's Mizan news agency, under the c...
Dec 11, 2022
Capitals defeat Jets 5-2 behind four-goal second period
WINNIPEG - Lars Eller scored one of Washington's four second-period goals in his 900th career game to help the Capitals down the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Sunday. Trevor van Riemsdyk, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Mar...
Dec 11, 2022
Canada's Schachter, Dearing strike gold at Beach Volleyball Tour Finals
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic - Canada's Sam Schachter and Daniel Dearing struck gold at the Beach Volleyball Tour Finals on Sunday. After dropping the first set, the duo came back to defeat Cuba's N...
Dec 11, 2022
Wagner, Banchero lead Magic past Raptors for 3rd win in row
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Franz Wagner scored 23 points, Paolo Banchero added 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 111-99 Sunday night for their third straight win. The ...
Dec 11, 2022
Climate change affecting Christmas tree farms across Canada, expert say
The effects of climate change are taking a toll on Christmas tree farms across Canada, with one forestry expert and the head of the Canadian Christmas Tree Association saying the sector that's already...
Dec 11, 2022
Canadian speedskaters take World Cup silver and bronze in men's 1,000 metres
CALGARY - Hein Otterspear of the Netherlands won the men's 1,000 metres with Canada's Laurent Dubreuil and Antoine Glinas-Beaulieu second and third respectively Sunday at a speedskating World Cup. Ott...
Dec 11, 2022
Turtleford area annual Christmas Bird Count coming up
The Turtleford area group of birding enthusiasts is getting geared up to take part in their annual Christmas Bird Count event again this year.Coordinator Brent Keen hopes to see a good turnout for the...
Dec 11, 2022
Einarson makes double takeout in extra end to beat Homan in Masters final
OAKVILLE, Ont. - Kerri Einarson defeated Rachel Homan 6-5 on Sunday to win the Grand Slam of Curling's Masters event at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex. Einarson, from Camp Morton, Man., made a double...
Dec 11, 2022
Keller beats Knight in shootout to win 3-on-3 tourney at PWHPA all-star weekend
OTTAWA - Team Keller defeated Team Knight 2-1 in a shootout on Sunday to win the 3-on-3 tournament at the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association all-star weekend. Alex Carpenter had the lone ...
Dec 11, 2022
Canada's Zeke Thurston wins third world saddle bronc crown of his career
LAS VEGAS - Zeke Thurston of Big Valley, Alta., won a world championship in saddle bronc for the third time in his career at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Thurston, 28, accrued US$256,078 in...
Dec 11, 2022