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Canadians in Grenada and Montreal rally to help after hurricane Beryl devastation
MONTREAL - Canadians Lynn Kaak and her husband have been doing what they can to provide relief to the Caribbean island nation of Grenada, after hurricane Beryl left part of the country "absolutely ham...
Jul 4, 2024
Federal government to deliver budget money to Paris-bound athletes
CALGARY - The federal government is making good on a budget promise to Canada's athletes as they prepare for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris later this summer. National sport minister Carla ...
Jul 4, 2024
Countdown on to international softball event
It's the hottest ticket in town. The WBSC Men's Softball World Cup is set to get underway in Prince Albert next week. The event features the best national teams worldwide.Derek Smith, co-chair of the ...
Jul 4, 2024
Raptors sign 2024 draft picks Walter, Mogbo and Shead
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed 2024 draft picks Ja'Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead. The Raptors did not provide financial terms of the deals when announcing the signings Thursda...
Jul 4, 2024
Environment Canada issues multiple warnings as B.C. braces for weekend heat
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued a series of heat warnings for British Columbia stretching into next week, with parts of the province forecast to reach "very high temperatures" beginning Frid...
Jul 4, 2024
Calgary Stampede rodeo medical clinic treats a parade of aches and pains
CALGARY - The action behind the bucking chutes can be as hectic as the rodeo infield at the Calgary Stampede. The rodeo's medical clinic under the grandstand is a revolving door that starts whirling b...
Jul 4, 2024
Blue Jays drop series finale against Astros as offence fizzles after first inning
TORONTO - The Blue Jays and Astros provided some early July 4 fireworks Thursday, but Toronto was unable to keep the offence rolling past the first inning in a 5-3 loss to Houston. The teams combined ...
Jul 4, 2024
Border workers who nearly went on strike in June ratify new contract
OTTAWA - The union representing Canada's border workers says members have voted 91 per cent in favour of a new collective agreement. More than 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency workers were planning...
Jul 4, 2024
Springer posts the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history with his eagle-birdie finish for a 59
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) - Hayden Springer posted the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history when he finished eagle-birdie in the John Deere Classic on Thursday for a 12-under 59. Springer shot 27 on the fron...
Jul 4, 2024
Saskatchewan files for injunction over Canada Revenue Agency collecting carbon money
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government says it has filed for an injunction to stop the Canada Revenue Agency from collecting carbon levy dollars the province owes. Justice Minister Bronwyn Eyre didn't p...
Jul 4, 2024