43 minutes ago Quebec speedskater Dubreuil captures 500m silver at World Cup debut in Japan

The long-track star from Lévis finished last season's World Cup circuit second in the overall 500-metre standings.

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58 minutes ago Here's how to get tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games in Toronto

The ticket-buying process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, the U.S.A., and Mexico has begun.That includes games in Canada's two host cities, Vancouver and Toronto, as well as the other 14 host cities in the United States and Mexico.On Thursday, FIFA began inviting fans to place "priority access" deposits for "front-of-the-line access to hospitality packages." These are ticket-inclusive packages offering "premium seating that includes food and beverage." Think private suites, shared lounges, and other high-end experiences.Deposits cost US$500 per person (nearly $700 in Canadian dollars) and are fully refundable.This process is separate from general ticket sales, which are expected to begin next year via a lottery. Fans can register their interest for tickets to the 2026 World Cup v...

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82 minutes ago New Hampshire courts hear cases on transgender athletes in girls sports

Two New Hampshire fathers who were barred from school district events for wearing pink wristbands marked “XX” to represent female chromosomes insisted at a federal court hearing Thursday that they didn’t set out to harass or otherwise target a transgender soccer player at the game they attended. But a judge hearing the case suggested the […]

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85 minutes ago DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish, possibly ending yearslong pursuit

DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company. The deal was reliant on Dish bond holders agreeing to trade in the debt they held for debt in the new company, a swap that would have cost them about $1.6 billion, collectively. The […]

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95 minutes ago Alberta pitches new rules for auto insurance, including rate hikes, no

The hikes help insurers pay rising legal costs and payouts along with covering off the impacts of natural disasters

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2 hours ago Three takeaways as Flames shoot, shoot, shoot en route to win over Rangers

The Calgary Flames ran into a hot goalie. And still won. The Flames threw everything but the Saddledome sinks — they’ll need those for a while longer as construction continues on their new rink — at the opposing net Thursday and their persistent pelting was rewarded with a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers. […]

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2 hours ago London Knights returnee Kasper Halttunen looks to heat up fast (literally)

“I didn’t pack any winter clothes with me there,” the 19-year-old Finnish winger said.

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3 hours ago Jasper mayor speaks at Alberta's inaugural first responder mental health conference

Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland delivered the opening keynote speech at the inaugural Alberta First Responders’ Mental Health Conference, offering insights gained during the Jasper wildfire about the need for improved mental health support for first responders. “I agreed to accept this invitation to speak to you this morning primarily to have an opportunity to stand […]

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3 hours ago AGF Investments Announces November 2024 Cash Distributions for AGF Enhanced U.S. Equity Income Fund, AGF Total Return Bond Fund and AGF Systematic Global Infrastructure ETF

TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGF Investments Inc. (AGF Investments) today announced the November 2024 cash distributions for AGF Enhanced U.S. Equity Income Fund*, AGF Total Return Bond Fund* and AGF Systematic Global Infrastructure ETF, which pay monthly distributions. Unitholders of record on November 29, 2024 will receive cash distributions payable on December 5, 2024. Details regarding […]

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5 hours ago Toula Drimonis: A fire forced her out of her home. Now she's a step away from the streets

“My rent was paid; I didn’t do anything wrong,” says Lorie Martin, 50. A community worker could only offer her a tent and a sleeping bag.

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