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Vancouver Whitecaps lead all clubs with four players on MLS all-star roster
As befitting their breakout season, the Vancouver Whitecaps lead Major League Soccer with four players on this year's all-star squad. Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, defender Tristan Blackmon, mid...
Jun 25, 2025
Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to hear challenges to the state's congressional district boundaries
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear challenges brought by Democrats seeking to throw out the battleground state's current congressional dis...
Jun 25, 2025
Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering
OTTAWA - Senate debate on the federal government's major projects bill was briefly suspended after a senator collapsed on the floor of the chamber. Sen. Patrick Brazeau rose to speak before collapsing...
Jun 25, 2025
Just for Laughs's Gilbert Rozon says rumours of sexual misconduct cost company $30M
MONTRAL - Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says rumours of sexual misconduct allegations against him cost the company $30 million in a matter of hours. Rozon says governments froze subsidies and ...
Jun 25, 2025
SJHL releases schedule for 2025/26 regular season
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has officially released its schedule for the 2025/26 regular season. The league is comprised of 12 teams split into three divisions (Nutrien, Sherwood and ...
Jun 25, 2025
Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says
Researchers say some glaciers in Western Canada and the United States lost 12 per cent of their mass from 2021 to 2024, doubling melt rates compared to the previous decade. The research led by Univers...
Jun 25, 2025
Bombers look to continue their strong start as winless Elks come to Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - What a difference a year makes for the Blue Bombers. At this time last season, the CFL team was on its way to opening with a four-game losing streak and didn't pick up its second victory un...
Jun 25, 2025
Creighton residents return home, mayor says community undamaged by wildfires
After wildfires in the area forced residents of Creighton out of their homes, they are finally able to return after weeks of being displaced.Bruce Fidler, Creighton's mayor, said evacuees were able to...
Jun 25, 2025
Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain in jail while attorneys debate whether he’ll be deported if released
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Kilmar Abrego Garcia will remain in jail for at least a few more days while attorneys in the federal smuggling case against him spar over whether prosecutors have the ability t...
Jun 25, 2025
Blue Jays reinstate veteran starter Max Scherzer from 60-day injured list
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated veteran starter Max Scherzer from the 60-day injured list and designated fellow right-hander Spencer Turnbull for assignment. Scherzer, 40, made one sta...
Jun 25, 2025