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AGCO prohibits use of pro athletes to advertise, market igaming in Ontario
TORONTO - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has banned the use of athletes in the advertising and marketing of internet gaming in Ontario. The AGCO announced Tuesday it was updated the Regi...
Aug 29, 2023
A “farewell ceremony” for Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has taken place, his spokespeople say
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - A "farewell ceremony" has taken place for mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was killed in a plane crash last week, his spokespeople said Tuesday in a terse statement...
Aug 29, 2023
Canadian anti-crime researcher sentenced to two years in prison in Algeria
MONTREAL - The lawyer for a Canadian researcher detained in Algeria since February says his client has been sentenced to two years in prison. Raouf Farrah, who studies migration and criminal economies...
Aug 29, 2023
Battlefords local, Schwab re-ups as Coyotes goalie coach
For the the better part of the last decade, Battlefords local and Stanley Cup champion, Corey Schwab has been the man behind the man with the mask for the Arizona Coyotes. Coming off his eighth season...
Aug 29, 2023
Which companies are vying for this year’s BBEX Awards in the Battlefords?
It's an honour every business in the Battlefords wants to have and now, we know the companies who will be vying for this year's BBEX Awards.Finalists for this year's Battlefords Business Excellence Aw...
Aug 29, 2023
Idalia strengthens to a hurricane, dangerous storm surges are forecast for Florida’s Gulf Coast
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story follows below. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Idalia became a hurricane on Tuesday as it intensified on a path toward Florida's Gulf coast, wi...
Aug 29, 2023
Pakistani court suspends the corruption conviction and sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD (AP) - A Pakistani appeals court on Tuesday suspended the corruption conviction and three-year prison term of Imran Khan in a legal victory for the hugely popular embattled former prime mini...
Aug 29, 2023
In the news today: Update in case of Ont. man accused of selling deadly substance
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Police to update case of Ontario man accused of selling deadly substance Police...
Aug 29, 2023
Wildfire crews in B.C.'s Shuswap hope for rain as longer nights aid battle
Crews battling a destructive wildfire in British Columbia's Shuswap region are hoping for help from rain that could begin falling in the area tonight. Mike McCulley, an information officer with the BC...
Aug 29, 2023
Police to provide update in case of man accused of selling deadly substance
MISSISSAUGA - Police are set to provide an update today in the case of an Ontario man accused of selling a lethal substance to individuals at risk of self-harm. The update from Peel Regional Police co...
Aug 29, 2023