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Stampeders look to become first CFL franchise to hit 700 all-time win
It won't affect the West Division standings but the Calgary Stampeders' regular-season finale is significant for the franchise. Calgary (6-11) hosts the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (13-4) on Friday night wi...
Oct 25, 2023
NHL notebook: Past champions talk Stanley Cup hangovers
Jack Eichel had a plan this summer. The idea was simple - a little less would have to do. After helping the Vegas Golden Knights capture their first Stanley Cup on June 13, Eichel and his teammates ha...
Oct 25, 2023
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%, keeps door open to more rate hikes
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent, but hasn't ruled out future rate hikes as price pressures remain high. "With clearer signs that monetary policy is moderating spe...
Oct 25, 2023
CP NewsAlert: India resuming visa services at high commission, consulates in Canada
OTTAWA - India's high commission in Canada says the country's officials will resume processing visa applications in Ottawa and at consulates in Toronto and Vancouver, a month after New Delhi suspended...
Oct 25, 2023
Longshot World Series: Diamondbacks vs Rangers is a Fall Classic few saw coming
Tell the truth: How many people picked Arizona and Texas to meet in the World Series? A Rangers-Diamondbacks matchup had 1,750 to 1 odds when wagering opened last fall. But in an era when 12 teams mak...
Oct 25, 2023
Longshot World Series: Diamondbacks vs Rangers is a Fall Classic few saw coming
Tell the truth: How many people picked Arizona and Texas to meet in the World Series? A Rangers-Diamondbacks matchup had 1,750 to 1 odds when wagering opened last fall. But in an era when 12 teams mak...
Oct 25, 2023
A capsule look at the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers
A capsule look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers: ___ Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Friday, at Arlington, Texas, 8:03 p.m. (Fox); Game 2, Saturda...
Oct 25, 2023
Food Banks Canada report paints dire picture of Canada-wide affordability crisis
VANCOUVER - There are many heartbreaking tales behind the record number of Canadians using food banks as they struggle with high inflation and mounting housing costs, says a Vancouver food bank execut...
Oct 25, 2023
Russian parliament's upper house rescinds ratification of global nuclear test ban
MOSCOW (AP) - The upper house of the Russian parliament on Wednesday revoked the ratification of a global nuclear test ban in what Moscow has describes as a move to establish parity with the United St...
Oct 25, 2023
U.N. warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief operations as bombings rise
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees warned Wednesday that without immediate deliveries of fuel it will soon have to sharply cut back relief operations across the Gaza Str...
Oct 25, 2023