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Canada’s Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov advance to Wimbledon quarterfinals
LONDON – Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov both advanced to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon for…
Egypt: Ethiopia begins disputed filling of dam amid tensions
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt said Monday that Ethiopia has reported it is starting to fill…
Two police officers stabbed, one suspect treated for Taser injuries in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Two police officers have suffered serious injuries while responding to a call on…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
3 killed in northern Wisconsin house fire; 3 escape blaze
ASHLAND, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say three people were killed in a house fire Monday…
Deadly accident at Iowa amusement ride is 2nd since 2016
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities are investigating the cause of an accident that killed…
Redblacks offensive lineman Alex Mateas announces retirement after five CFL seasons
OTTAWA – Canadian offensive lineman Alex Mateas has retired, the Ottawa Redblacks announced Monday. Ottawa…
Blue Jays submit proposal to federal government for Rogers Centre return
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have submitted a proposal to the federal government to…
Montreal suburb promises police review after fourth profiling complaint upheld
MONTREAL – A suburb north of Montreal said Monday it was reviewing its police practices…
Veteran Simoni Lawrence and Hamilton Tiger-Cats say 2021 is a new ball game
Veteran linebacker Simoni Lawrence and head coach Orlondo Steinauer don’t see the Hamilton Tiger-Cats being…
The Latest: COVID-19 cases grow in hard-hit area of Missouri
MISSION, Kan. — The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients jumped by nearly 27% over the…
S&P/TSX composite sets new record as crude surpasses US$76 a barrel
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index set a new high to start the trading week…
Residents oppose gravel pit proposed for Anchorage suburb
MEADOW LAKES, Alaska (AP) — Numerous residents of an Anchorage suburb want officials to deny…
Dior returns to the real-world runway with textured show
PARIS (AP) — Dior ventured back into the real world Monday after more than a…
Report: Venezuela security forces continue killings, torture
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan security forces carried out fewer extra-judicial killings in the 12…
Ottawa to launch procurement for high frequency rail between Quebec City, Toronto
HALIFAX – The federal government is set to announce a new high frequency rail corridor…
Autopsy: Columbus goalie Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar…
Prosecutors seek 35-year sentence for gang member in killing
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Maryland are seeking a 35-year prison sentence…
Pakistan: 5 suspected militants killed in raid on hideout
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Security forces shot five suspected militants to death Monday during a…
Quebec woman dies after being struck by airplane while driving tractor near runway
SAINT-ESPRIT, Que. – Quebec provincial police say a woman in her 20s has died after…
Ottawa spent nearly $20 million on COVID-19 tracking app — with inconclusive results
MONTREAL – The federal government spent $20 million on a smartphone application designed to alert…
Spain: Police probe suspected hate crime targeting gay man
MADRID (AP) — Authorities in northwestern Spain are asking for time to fully investigate the…
Germany easing restrictions on travel from UK, Portugal
BERLIN (AP) — Germany is easing strict restrictions on travel from Britain, Portugal and some…
Bubbly supply halted after Moscow says champagne is Russian
MOSCOW (AP) — For most aficionados, a sparkling wine can be called champagne only if…