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Man severely injured after hit by light-rail train in Calgary

Man severely injured after hit by light-rail train in Calgary

CALGARY — A man sustained life-threatening injuries Thursday night after being hit by a light-rail transit train in Calgary.
Months after closure of Quebec’s Roxham Road, more asylum seekers arriving by air

Months after closure of Quebec’s Roxham Road, more asylum seekers arriving by air

MONTREAL — The closure of a rural southern Quebec road used by thousands of asylum seekers to enter Canada from the United States hasn't stopped would-be refugees from arriving, federal data shows.
Raptors announce training camp to be held in Vancouver area

Raptors announce training camp to be held in Vancouver area

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors are returning to British Columbia for training camp. The NBA club announced Friday that it will open camp for the 2023-24 season on Oct. 3 at Christine Sinclair Community Centre in Burnaby.
Akwesasne police detain 13 people suspected of trying to cross illegally into U.S.

Akwesasne police detain 13 people suspected of trying to cross illegally into U.S.

MONTREAL — Akwesasne Mohawk police say they recently detained 13 people who were allegedly attempting to cross illegally into the United States from Canada.
In the news today: Feds to give update on Canada's wildfire season

In the news today: Feds to give update on Canada's wildfire season

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Saskatchewan NDP appears set to win two of three provincial byelections

Saskatchewan NDP appears set to win two of three provincial byelections

REGINA — With a first preliminary count complete, the Saskatchewan NDP appears to have flipped two seats following three provincial byelections on Thursday.
Canada's Leylah Fernandez falls to American Danielle Collins in third round at NBO

Canada's Leylah Fernandez falls to American Danielle Collins in third round at NBO

MONTREAL — Leylah Fernandez feels like she just went through a learning experience. Playing late at night, with a dip in temperature and little time to warm up due to the over six hours of rain delays on Thursday, the 20-year-old from Laval, Que.

Calgary police say suspect may be in B.C. or Ont. after not returning to psych centre

CALGARY — A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a 52-year-old man whom police say failed to return to a psychiatric hospital in Calgary last week.
Elks lose in Edmonton again as Blue Bombers rally to 38-29 victory

Elks lose in Edmonton again as Blue Bombers rally to 38-29 victory

EDMONTON — The backup plan was more than sufficient for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday.

United States rolls past Canada 23-0 at Women's Baseball World Cup

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Kelsie Whitmore and Olivia Pichardo hit home runs as the United States routed Canada 23-0 on Thursday at the Women's Baseball World Cup. Pichardo and Ashton Lansdell each batted in four runs for the U.S.