Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Initial World Cup ticket presale draws more than 4.5 million applicants worldwide
More than 4.5 million fans worldwide applied to buy ticket during the 10-day 2026 World Cup presale draw that ended Friday, according to FIFA. The presale, open to Visa cardholders over the age of 18,...
Sep 19, 2025
Nations ratify the world's first treaty to protect international waters
SEATTLE (AP) - A major agreement to protect marine diversity in the high seas was struck Friday when Morocco became the 60th nation to sign on, paving the way for the treaty to take effect next year. ...
Sep 19, 2025
Liberal MP Kody Blois says more ministers likely to visit China after canola trip
OTTAWA - Liberal MP Kody Blois says Canadians can expect more high-level visits to China as Ottawa looks to resolve an ongoing trade conflict targeting Canadian canola. Blois, parliamentary secretary ...
Sep 19, 2025
RCMP Assistant Commissioner David Teboul charged with assault, choking, in B.C.
VICTORIA - One of the top RCMP officers in British Columbia has been charged with multiple counts of assault while off-duty, leading to the appointment of a special prosecutor. The BC Prosecution Serv...
Sep 19, 2025
Senate confirms Mike Waltz as Trump's ambassador to the United Nations after months of delays
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate on Friday confirmed Mike Waltz to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, filling the last vacancy in President Donald Trump's Cabinet after eight months of del...
Sep 19, 2025
Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel, a political rookie, decides not to run for governor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Former Ohio State football coach and current Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel said Friday he won't run for Ohio governor in 2026, easing the path toward a Republican nomination for biotech e...
Sep 19, 2025
Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel, a political rookie, decides not to run for governor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Former Ohio State football coach and current Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel said Friday he won't run for Ohio governor in 2026, easing the path toward a Republican nomination for biotech e...
Sep 19, 2025
Liberals’ new hate crime bill targets 'symbols' of hate
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has introduced legislation to create four new hate-related criminal offences - including one criminalizing the use of Nazi and terrorist-related symbols. Justice Minist...
Sep 19, 2025
Alexander, "Speedball" ready for biggest Canadian show of their careers at All Out
TORONTO - Josh Alexander and "Speedball" Mike Bailey have been pro wrestlers for almost a combined 40 years but they're about to reach a new career milestone together. Alexander and Bailey will face e...
Sep 19, 2025
Dodgers great Clayton Kershaw to pitch his last regular-season game
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Clayton Kershaw pitches the final regular-season game of his 18-year career with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday in what figures to be an emotional night after announcing his deci...
Sep 19, 2025