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Bodies recovered likely those of 2 Australians, 1 American who went missing, Mexican prosecutors say
By Mark Stevenson, The Associated Press on May 4th, 2024
MEXICO CITY (AP) – Three bodies recovered in an area of Mexico’s Baja California state are likely to be those of the two Australians and an American who went missing last weekend during a camping and surfing trip, the state prosecutor’s office said Saturday. While there has not yet been confirmation based on forensic examination, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WestJet issues 72-hour lockout notice to mechanics union, prepares to reduce schedule
By The Canadian Press on May 4th, 2024
CALGARY – WestJet has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the union representing its mechanics, and warns a work stoppage could happen as early as Tuesday. The Calgary-based airline says in a statement that the decision follows an announcement of a strike vote by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, which represents approximately 670 aircraft maintenance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal launches cruise season with ship that protected 1,500 Ukrainian refugees
By Giuseppe Valiante, The Canadian Press on May 4th, 2024
MONTREAL – Cruise ship Staff Capt. Rakesh Prasad can’t forget the traumatized expressions on the faces of hundreds of Ukrainians who boarded Holland America’s Volendam in April 2022. The 1,500 refugees, who had fled their homeland two months earlier after Russia’s invasion triggered an ongoing war there, boarded the ship with their scant possessions largely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada to face Germany in semifinals at 3×3 Olympic basketball qualifier
By The Canadian Press on May 4th, 2024
UTSUNOMIYA, Japan – Canada will face Germany in semifinal action after splitting its two games Saturday at the 3×3 basketball Olympic qualifying tournament. Michelle Plouffe had nine points to lead Canada past the Netherlands 22-9 in its first contest of the day. Paige Crozon added eight points for the Canadians. But Australia defeated Canada 21-16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!3 bodies recovered likely those of 2 Australians and American who went missing, prosecutors say
By The Associated Press on May 4th, 2024
MEXICO CITY (AP) – Three bodies recovered in an area of Baja California are likely to be those of the two Australians and an American who went missing last weekend during a camping and surfing trip, according to the state prosecutor’s office... Read More »
1 responseReal Madrid wins its record-extending 36th Spanish league title after Barcelona loses at Girona
By Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press on May 4th, 2024
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – Real Madrid has won its record-extending 36th Spanish league title after securing an insurmountable 13-point lead over second-place Girona with four games remaining. Madrid reclaimed its domestic crown after beating Cadiz 3-0 earlier Saturday, and Barcelona then lost 4-2 at Girona. Only a victory by Barcelona would have stopped Madrid from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada advances to world under-18 hockey final with 5-4 semifinal win over Sweden
By The Canadian Press on May 4th, 2024
ESPOO, Finland – Ryder Ritchie and Taj Iginla both had a goal and an assist as Canada held on to edge Sweden 5-4 in semifinal action Saturday at the world under-18 men’s hockey tournament. Canada will face the United States in the final Sunday. The Americans advanced with a 7-2 semifinal win over Slovakia earlier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rio de Janeiro set for Madonna’s massive Copacabana beach concert that will be her biggest ever
By Eléonore Hughes, The Associated Press on May 4th, 2024
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – Madonna will give a free concrete on Copacabana beach Saturday night, turning its vast stretch of sand into an enormous dance floor. It comes after Rio de Janeiro spent the last few days readying itself for the historic performance by the “Queen of Pop.” Rio’s City Hall has said some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid wins the Spanish league after Barcelona loses at Girona
By Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press on May 4th, 2024
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – Real Madrid has won its record-extending 36th Spanish league title after increasing its lead over second-place Girona to an insurmountable 13 points with four games remaining. Madrid reclaimed its domestic crown after beating Cadiz 3-0 earlier Saturday, and Barcelona then lost 4-2 at Girona. Only a victory by Barcelona would have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer increases membership fees starting in 2025 to help improve revenue
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 4th, 2024
Financially challenged Canada Soccer took a step toward improving its bottom line Saturday, voting to increase its annual membership fee for players by $4 starting in 2025. Soccer players will pay a $13 fee, up from $9 in what Canada Soccer says is the first membership fee hike since 2017. Canada Soccer also has a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthews skates ahead of Game 7, status unclear with Leafs’ season again on the line
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on May 4th, 2024
BOSTON – Auston Matthews was back on the ice with his teammates Saturday. The Maple Leafs centre snapped the puck around, took part in drills and seemed to be moving well at Toronto’s morning skate. Whether or not Matthews returns to the action with his club’s season once again on the line remains to be ... Read More »
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