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Lawyer says B.C. RCMP officer believed group chats were condoned
By Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2025
The lawyer for a British Columbia RCMP officer facing possible dismissal over derogatory comments in a private group chat and on police computer terminals says her client believed his behaviour was “condoned” by the force. Allison Tremblay, lawyer for Coquitlam RCMP Const. Mersad Mesbah, said Wednesday that her client was “led astray” by superiors, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: The Blue Jays’ back-to-back World Series championships
By Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays will meet the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series starting Friday at Rogers Centre. The Dodgers’ eight World Series championships are fifth in MLB history. This year will be their 23rd appearance in the Fall Classic, playing out of both Brooklyn, N.Y., and Los Angeles. It’s Toronto’s third trip to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A lot of things will be on Aaron Rodgers’ mind when he faces the Packers. Revenge isn’t one of them
By Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers wants to beat the Green Bay Packers, sure. But only because that’s his job. There will be nothing personal at stake for Rodgers when he stands inside Acrisure Stadium on Sunday night and sees the team he led so successfully for so long on the other side sideline for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota court gives win to transgender powerlifter who was barred from competing as a woman
By Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a win to a transgender weightlifter, saying she’s protected by the state’s expansive human rights law, while the organization that banned her from competing in its women’s division said it still has a chance. The high court found that USA Powerlifting’s policy that bars JayCee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool rebounds with 5-1 win at Frankfurt in Champions League; Chelsea and Bayern also win big
By Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Liverpool emphatically rebounded from a miserable run as it won 5-1 at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday. There were also comfortable wins for Chelsea and Bayern Munich, while record 15-time champion Real Madrid maintained its perfect start in this season’s tournament with a 1-0 win at home over struggling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers back home, hoping one win can spark another
By Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2025
EDMONTON — Through seven games of the NHL season, the Edmonton Oilers — Stanley Cup finalists the past two years — sit at .500 with a 3-3-1 record after an overtime win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday evening. The win came on a goal by Jake Walman, who was playing his first game and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec government to arm roadside traffic inspectors
By Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2025
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government has decided to equip the province’s roadside inspectors with firearms. The inspectors have complained for years about unsafe work conditions that could include violent confrontations with drivers after stopping vehicles. Quebec’s labour tribunal found in March that the equipment provided to inspectors offered insufficient protection during traffic stops. The tribunal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QB Bryce Young sits out practice as Panthers amp up preparation for matchup against Bills
By Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young did not practice on Wednesday due to an ankle injury as the team amped up preparation for Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. If Young can’t play Sunday, veteran Andy Dalton would get the start at quarterback Coach Dave Canales said he wasn’t prepared to name ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joe Flacco getting comfortable in Cincinnati as he prepares to face one of his old teams
By Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Flacco faces one of his former teams on Sunday as the Cincinnati Bengals host the New York Jets. During Flacco’s three-season stint with the Jets from 2020-22, he posted a 1-8 record as a starting quarterback and spent most of his tenure as a backup. “I don’t know if I necessarily ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daniel Suarez joins Spire Motorsports, aims for redemption after Trackhouse exit
By Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Daniel Suarez, the only Mexican driver at NASCAR’s top level, on Wednesday was named Justin Haley’s replacement at Spire Motorsports. Suarez, the first driver hired by Trackhouse Racing when it launched in 2021, is being replaced after five seasons by 19-year-old Connor Zilisch next year. Spire co-owner Jeff Dickerson said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays great Joe Carter cheering on 2025 team in World Series vs. the L.A. Dodgers
By Canadian Press on October 22nd, 2025
Joe Carter was just like Toronto Blue Jays fans across Canada on Monday night, watching Game 7 of the American League Championship Series with bated breath. Carter is one of the all-time great Blue Jays, having won the World Series with Toronto in 1992 and 1993. His walk-off home run lifted the Jays to victory ... Read More »
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