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Alabama seeks to carry out second execution using controversial nitrogen gas method
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama is seeking to put a second inmate to death using nitrogen gas, a move that comes a month after the state carried out the first execution using the controversial new met...
Feb 21, 2024
Canada summons Russian ambassador in protest of Alexei Navalny's death
OTTAWA - Canada lambasted the Kremlin's ambassador in Ottawa today over the reported death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Russian custody. The Canadian government says Ambassador Oleg Stepanov...
Feb 21, 2024
Canada names midfielder Jessie Fleming captain of the women's soccer team
Midfielder Jessie Fleming has been named Canada captain ahead of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. The move has been expected since longtime skipper Christine Sinclair retired from the international game in De...
Feb 21, 2024
Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly discusses cross-checking suspension on eve of return
TEMPE, Ariz. - Morgan Rielly has broken his silence. Suspended five games by the NHL's department of player safety after he delivered a cross-check to the head of Senators forward Ridly Greig in the d...
Feb 21, 2024
Spooner embraces power forward role, net-front play to top of PWHL goal-scoring list
TORONTO - Natalie Spooner is continuing to answer the call from head coach Troy Ryan, but this time in the Professional Women's Hockey League. Spooner has embraced the power forward role to the tune o...
Feb 21, 2024
CF Montreal supporters' groups denounce ticket prices for Messi, Inter Miami’s visit
MONTREAL - Two CF Montreal supporters' groups are taking issue with the rise in ticket prices with "Messi Mania" coming to the city this spring. Inter Miami and Lionel Messi - the global icon who took...
Feb 21, 2024
Canada's Jared Du Toit finds immediate success in Asian Tour debut
Jared Du Toit was planning the next phase of his golfing career last summer, casting a wide net by entering qualifying for the Korn Ferry Tour, the DP World Tour, and anything else he could think of. ...
Feb 21, 2024
STF asks province to help address violence in Saskatchewan schools
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation is asking for more supports from the province after a string of violent incidents across the province.The STF said the issue needs to be addressed after multiple ...
Feb 21, 2024
No cuts to people or services, but B.C. budget deficit to rise, finance minister says
VICTORIA - British Columbia Finance Minister Katrine Conroy says the budget she tables on Thursday will protect services and won't raise taxes for ordinary residents, but she also forecasts an increas...
Feb 21, 2024
Cooper Gallant, Jeff Gustafson both anxious for start of 2024 Elite Series season
Fishing for a living hasn't grown old for Cooper Gallant. The Bowmanville, Ont., native begins his second Elite Series campaign Thursday in the season-opening tournament at Toledo Bend Reservoir. Gall...
Feb 21, 2024