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US authorizes $2 billion arms sales to Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The United States has approved $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including the first delivery to the self-ruled island of an advanced surface-to-air missile defense system, a move that sparked criticism of China. Taiwan’s presidential office…

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Moose Jaw Central defeats Balgonie Greenall to win SRFL title

Cyclones battle to 32-7 victory at Leibel Field to capture first league championship since 2007; advances to the provincial semi-final in Saskatoon next weekend MOOSEJAWTODAY.COM – The Central Cyclones won the South Rural Football League championship. The Cyclones put together…

Gilles and Poirier win a 5th consecutive ice dance title at Skate Canada International

Ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier are gold medalists for the fifth consecutive time at Skate Canada International. Gilles and Poirier of Toronto, Unionville, Ont., scored 128.40 points for their free dance routine to Annie Lennox’s cover of “A…

Lily and Margot, London Zoo’s flying parrots, found in Cambridgeshire

Two parrots have been returned to London Zoo six days after their escape, following multiple tips from residents. Lily and Margot, two blue-throated macaws, took flight on October 21, flying freely as part of their daily routine. However, after several…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulates Canucks’ Bains on first NHL goal

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau publicly congratulated Surrey native Arshdeep Bains for scoring his first NHL goal during the Vancouver Canucks win against the Pittsburgh Penguins SATURDAY. The goal, which also marked Bains’ first NHL point, was a milestone for…

New Queensland Premier David Crisafulli suggests scrapped, QSAC Olympic plan

Queensland Premier-elect David Crisafulli has only just taken power in the Sunshine State, but he looks set to quickly transform Brisbane’s 2032 Olympics legacy with a massive appeal on proposed venues. Speaking to reporters on Sunday morning after a narrow…

463 vehicles stolen in 31 days in Mississauga and Brampton, Ontario

Preferred region How does this work? A new month brings another wave of vehicle thefts in Mississauga and Brampton, with more than 400 cars, trucks and motorcycles reported stolen in the last 31 days. This persistent problem, a major concern…

Halloween Costume Golf Event at Merry-Hill Golf Club

Ghosts and ghouls put their golf skills to the test at Merry-Hill Golf Club’s annual Scary-Hill event on Sunday. “This is our annual Halloween event that we hold every year on the last Sunday in October. Super family friendly. The…

Shohei Ohtani to play for Dodgers in Game 3 of World Series despite shoulder injury, report says

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will play for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium, manager Dave Roberts told ESPN. NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will play for the Los Angeles…

Roughriders’ Coan overwhelmed by CFL debut

As it happens, Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Jack Coan made his CFL on-field debut Saturday against the visiting Calgary Stampeders. As much as he enjoyed the game experience, part of him had hoped he wouldn’t get a single snap. “It was…