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International reinforcements arrive in Quebec as 140 wildfires still burning
MONTREAL - Dozens of firefighters from France have arrived in Quebec, where they'll join the fight against the more than 140 fires burning across the province. Quebec's forest fire prevention agency s...
Jun 09, 2023
Three people charged in alleged abduction of N.L. teen after Amber Alert issued
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Police in Newfoundland and Labrador say three people are facing charges following the alleged abduction of a 14-year-old girl. Const. James Cadigan with the Royal Newfoundland Const...
Jun 09, 2023
Provincial auditor calls for changes to boost Indigenous graduation rate
Saskatchewan Provincial Auditor Tara Clemett has made recommendations to increase the Indigenous three-year graduation rate, which currently sits below 50 per cent. Clemett released a report on June 6...
Jun 09, 2023
Canadian women drop one place to No. 7 in latest FIFA world rankings
The Canadian women have dropped one place to No. 7 in the latest FIFA world rankings, overtaken by Spain in the lead-up to next month's Women's World Cup. Canada played just one match, losing 2-1 to F...
Jun 09, 2023
Air quality alerts issued as wildfire smoke returns
Wildfire smoke blanketed much of Saskatchewan on Friday.Environment Canada issued air quality statements for the western half of the province due to smoke from wildfires burning in Saskatchewan and el...
Jun 09, 2023
Long before he was a Triple Crown champion, Secretariat caught jockey Turcotte's eye
Even as an unnamed, unproven colt Secretariat was a sight to behold. Long before jockey Ron Turcotte rode Secretariat to an emphatic 1973 American Triple Crown victory, the Drummond, N.B., native fond...
Jun 09, 2023
White House says Iran is helping Russia build a drone factory east of Moscow for the war in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) - Iran is providing Russia with materials to build a drone manufacturing plant east of Moscow as the Kremlin looks to lock in a steady supply of weaponry for its ongoing invasion of Uk...
Jun 09, 2023
Canada's John Herdman adds to coaching staff with Phil Neville, Richard Shaw
TORONTO - Canada coach John Herdman has called in some veteran help for his team's push for a trophy this summer. Phil Neville and Richard Shaw are joining Herdman's coaching staff. Neville is a forme...
Jun 09, 2023
Canada's Fernandez and U.S. partner Townsend advance to doubles final at French Open
PARIS - Canada's Leylah Fernandez and American playing partner Taylor Townsend advanced to the women's doubles finals at the French Open on Friday. Fernandez and Townsend, seeded 10th at the clay-cour...
Jun 09, 2023
CFL players adjust to their bigger heads, helmet covers worn in practice
CALGARY - There are some big heads on CFL practice fields this season. Players in four position groups were mandated to wear a product called Guardian Cap in training camp and padded practices. The ca...
Jun 09, 2023