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University presidents say there's more work to do to combat antisemitism on campuses
OTTAWA - Four university presidents conceded to members of Parliament today that antisemitism is a problem on their campuses. MPs questioned the presidents of the University of Toronto, McGill Univers...
May 27, 2024
Canada dispatches Nepal in warm-up game ahead of ICC Men's T20 World Cup
DALLAS - Nicholas Kirton scored 51 runs and Ravinderpal Singh added 41 to help Canada defeat Nepal by 63 runs in a warm-up match Monday ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Kirton slammed four fours ...
May 27, 2024
Jocelyn Barrieau to take over Canadian women's rugby sevens side after Paris Olympics
Assistant coach Jocelyn Barrieau will take charge of Canada's women's rugby sevens team following the Paris 2024 Olympics, Rugby Canada announced Monday. The governing body had previously announced th...
May 27, 2024
Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies at 71
Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden's UCLA Bruins before becoming a Hall of Famer for his NBA career and one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting, died Monday, the league announced on ...
May 27, 2024
Calgary golf pro fighting lung cancer gets exemption into Charity Classic
CALGARY - Steve Blake has a powerful message - don't give up on your dreams no matter what life throws your way. The Calgary golf professional is gearing up for playing in Canada's lone PGA Tour Champ...
May 27, 2024
Canadian Richie Laryea expected to return to action on the weekend for Toronto FC
TORONTO - Toronto FC fullback/wingback Richie Laryea, sidelined by a hamstring injury since the Feb. 25 season opener, is expected to return to action Saturday at D.C. United. Coach John Herdman said ...
May 27, 2024
Saskatchewan sees vehicle thefts, but flipping and exporting a rarity
While Ottawa seeks to deliver a national strategy aimed at curbing auto theft and subsequent vehicle exports, police in Saskatchewan say when it comes to stolen vehicles in the province, few are being...
May 27, 2024
Quebec police investigating after entire herd of 75 cattle allegedly stolen
COOKSHIRE-EATON, Que. - Quebec provincial police are investigating after an entire herd of about 75 cattle were allegedly stolen in the Eastern Townships region last week. Farm co-owner Jonathan Forti...
May 27, 2024
Police issue Amber Alert for two Quebec children allegedly abducted near Quebec City
QUBEC - Police in Quebec have issued an Amber Alert for a two-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl who they say were abducted. They say Charles and Evelyne Gourgues were taken by 40-year-old Keven G...
May 27, 2024
Prince Albert MLA Joe Hargrave not running again in fall election
Another Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister won't be running in the province's next election.The party announced on Monday that Joe Hargrave, who has represented Prince Albert Carlton since 20...
May 27, 2024