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Uruguay’s conservative candidate concedes hard-fought presidential runoff to left-wing challenger

Uruguay’s conservative candidate concedes hard-fought presidential runoff to left-wing challenger

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — The presidential candidate of the conservative coalition that has governed Uruguay for the past five years conceded defeat on Sunday after a tight runoff election, as the South American nation joined others around the world
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Passerby stabbed during shoplifting at Vancouver liquor store

Passerby stabbed during shoplifting at Vancouver liquor store

VANCOUVER — A passerby has been seriously injured after he was stabbed by a shoplifter who was trying to flee a liquor store in Vancouver's Olympic Village neighbourhood. Vancouver police say the attack happened on Saturday at around 10:30 p.m.
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Second Cup dumps Jewish General Hospital franchisee over video with 'hateful remarks'

Second Cup dumps Jewish General Hospital franchisee over video with 'hateful remarks'

MONTREAL — Second Cup Canada is cutting ties with a franchisee operating at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital who was allegedly filmed making hateful and antisemitic comments during a protest in the city last week.
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Second Cup dumps Jewish General Hospital franchisee over video with 'hateful remarks'

Second Cup dumps Jewish General Hospital franchisee over video with 'hateful remarks'

MONTREAL — Second Cup Canada is cutting ties with a franchisee operating at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital who was allegedly filmed making hateful and antisemitic comments during a protest in the city last week.
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Maverick McNealy birdies the last hole at Sea Island to finally become PGA Tour winner

Maverick McNealy birdies the last hole at Sea Island to finally become PGA Tour winner

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Maverick McNealy has learned in his five years on the PGA Tour that trying to win a tournament is “designed to make you feel as uncomfortable as you possibly can.
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10 privacy violations in the federal government’s proposed changes to the Canada Elections Act

10 privacy violations in the federal government’s proposed changes to the Canada Elections Act

C-65 would help political parties exploit Canadians’ data without real limits, transparency or consent. This could undermine privacy, engagement and confidence in political parties.
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South African dissident writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85

South African dissident writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach, a staunch opponent of the former white-minority government’s apartheid policy of racial oppression, has died in Paris, his family announced Sunday. He was 85.
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South African dissident writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85

South African dissident writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach, a staunch opponent of the former white-minority government’s apartheid policy of racial oppression, has died in Paris, his family announced Sunday. He was 85.
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Trae Bell-Haynes keeps Canada perfect in FIBA AmeriCup qualifiers

Trae Bell-Haynes keeps Canada perfect in FIBA AmeriCup qualifiers

SASKATOON, Sask. — Trae Bell-Haynes led the way as Canada dug deep to beat Mexico 83-73 on Sunday in the FIBA AmeriCup qualifiers. Bell-Haynes had 20 points, seven assists and five rebounds for Canada (4-0). He also had a pair of steals.
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Man charged with second-degree murder in Vancouver homicide

Man charged with second-degree murder in Vancouver homicide

VANCOUVER — A man has been charged with second-degree murder in a Vancouver homicide over the weekend.
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