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Linebacker Adam Bighill signs extension with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - All-star linebacker Adam Bighill has signed a two-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 34-year-old Bighill was scheduled to become a free agent in February 2023. Bigh...
Nov 29, 2022
Injured defender Doneil Henry doing his bit off the pitch to help Canada at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar - Doneil Henry's World Cup experience has been far different than the one he originally hoped for. But the veteran defender is still doing whatever he can for Canada. Sidelined by a calf i...
Nov 29, 2022
Neymar to miss Brazil's last group game at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Neymar will miss Brazil's last group game at the World Cup because of his right ankle injury, the team doctor said Tuesday. Rodrigo Lasmar said the Brazil forward will not be fit to...
Nov 29, 2022
Houston lifts boil-water order affecting more than 2 million
HOUSTON (AP) - The city of Houston lifted an order Tuesday that had called for more than 2 million people to boil their tap water before drinking or using it. The boil order had been in effect since S...
Nov 29, 2022
Croatia charged for fan taunts of Canadian goalkeeper Milan Borjan at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP-CP) - FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Croatia on Tuesday because of its fans' taunts aimed at Canadian goalkeeper Milan Borjan, who has Serbian family ties, during the teams' W...
Nov 29, 2022
Front-loaded, cold and snowy winter ahead, Weather Network forecast suggests
Canadians enjoying a brief relief from the onset of winter-like conditions may want to enjoy the temperatures while they can because The Weather Network is forecasting a colder than normal start to wi...
Nov 29, 2022
In The News for Nov. 29: How much did Canada's economy grow in September?
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 29 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Nov 29, 2022
Ukraine says atrocities uncovered as Russian troops withdraw could amount to genocide
KYIV, Ukraine - As the Ukrainian army liberates territory from Russian occupation, authorities say they are finding evidence of atrocities and crimes against humanity that could amount to genocide. Ol...
Nov 29, 2022
New stats suggest Canadians already kicking some plastic habits as national ban looms
OTTAWA - Canadians appear to be slowly cutting back on their use of plastic straws and grocery bags ahead of a national ban on such items that will take effect next month, new statistics show. The Can...
Nov 29, 2022
From jihadism to far-right violence: Montreal anti-radicalization centre shifts focus
Montreal's anti-radicalization centre no longer occupies the same spacious offices that once received high-profile visitors such as then-UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon. To reach its current office, ...
Nov 29, 2022