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Biden and Trump win Michigan primaries, edging closer to a rematch
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) – President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won the Michigan primaries on Tuesday, further solidifying the all-but-certain rematch between the two men. Biden defeated Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips, his one significant opponent left in the Democratic primary. But Democrats were also closely watching the results of the “uncommitted” vote, as ... Read More »
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman doesn’t view Jets’ low attendance as ‘crisis’
WINNIPEG – NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he doesn’t think the Winnipeg Jets’ attendance issues are a red flag for the team’s viability. Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly spoke to reporters Tuesday before the Jets hosted the St. Louis Blues. “I don’t view this as a crisis,” Bettman said. “But I do believe as ... Read More »
Canada’s Fernandez retires due to injury during first-round match at San Diego Open
SAN DIEGO – Canada’s Leylah Fernandez retired from her first-round match at the San Diego Open due to injury on Tuesday against Germany’s Tatjana Maria. Fernandez, the eighth seed at the tournament, had won the opening set before the match concluded in the second, with the score being 7-6 (7), 0-4. Maria will next face ... Read More »
Bomb squad called to Abbotsford, B.C., thrift store after grenade is donated
ABBOTSFORD – Thrift stores can be a treasure trove of unusual finds, but a discovery in a donation bin at an Abbotsford, B.C., store set off a police and bomb squad response. Abbotsford Police say workers at the store called for help on Monday when they found a Second World War era grenade in the ... Read More »
Canadians down Trinidad 3-0 to qualify for CONCACAF U-20 Championship
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad And Tobago – Canada booked its ticket to the CONCACAF U-20 Championship with a 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday, completing a perfect 3-0-0 run in Group D qualifying play. The young Canadians outscored their opposition 15-0 across their three games at Hasely Crawford Stadium. Myles Morgan, Santiago Lopez ... Read More »
Donna Summer estate sues Ye and Ty Dolla $ign, saying they illegally used ‘I Feel Love’
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The estate of Donna Summer sued Ye and Ty Dolla $ign on Tuesday for what its attorneys say is the “shamelessly” illegal use of her 1977 song “I Feel Love” in their collaboration “Good (Don’t Die).” The copyright infringement lawsuit was filed in federal court in Los Angeles by Summer’s husband ... Read More »
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says Winnipeg is a ‘strong NHL market’
WINNIPEG – NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says Winnipeg is a strong NHL market where “hockey matters,” and that he believes the attendance issues affecting the team will be resolved. Bettman spoke to reporters Tuesday before the Jets were scheduled to host the St. Louis Blues. The Jets have averaged the second fewest fans per game ... Read More »
Canada women look to keep rolling at CONCACAF W Gold Cup against Costa Rica
Having won twice already, the Olympic champion Canadian women are assured of making the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. But a victory Wednesday over No. 43 Costa Rica in its final Group C game at Houston’s Shell Energy Stadium and the 10th-ranked Canadians will likely go into the knockout round as the top ... Read More »
B.C. Premier Eby apologizes to Doukhobors, for wrongs that ‘echoed for generations’
VICTORIA – British Columbia Premier David Eby has officially apologized in the Victoria legislature to members of the Doukhobor religious community, including children who were forcibly taken from their parents more than 70 years ago. He says those children were physically and psychologically mistreated after being placed in educational facilities, including a former tuberculosis sanatorium ... Read More »
Parkland Corp. sees earnings rise in fourth quarter despite lower sales
CALGARY – Parkland Corp. says it earned $86 million in its fourth quarter, up from $69 million a year earlier. The Calgary-based company says earnings per diluted share were 48 cents, up from 39 cents during the same quarter the year before. Sales and operating revenue was $7.7 billion, down from $8.7 billion a year ... Read More »
Torture, kidnappings in Quebec drug war should ease with 22nd arrest, experts say
MONTREAL – The arrest of 22 people allegedly tied to a war between criminal groups in Quebec City and the eastern part of the province should ease some of the bloodletting, kidnapping and arson in recent months, organized crime experts said Tuesday. The conflict involves independent drug dealers who are aligned with a Quebec street ... Read More »
