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Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk wins Silver Slugger for first time
CHICAGO - Alejandro Kirk is a Silver Slugger for the first time of his career. The Toronto Blue Jays catcher won the award on Thursday night, capping off a career-best season. The Silver Slugger is th...
Nov 10, 2022
Rourke: Underdog Lions have 'nothing to lose' against Bombers in West final
SURREY, B.C. - The B.C. Lions know the odds of making a Grey Cup appearance this season are not in their favour. Though the team earned a decisive victory over the Calgary Stampeders in the West Divis...
Nov 10, 2022
Cleanup of former gold mine in Northwest Territories to cost more than $4 billion
YELLOWKNIFE - Cleanup of one of the most contaminated sites in Canada is estimated to cost taxpayers more than four times what was initially expected. The Treasury Board of Canada recently approved a ...
Nov 10, 2022
Veteran running back Andrew Harris eager to rejoin Argos in time for East final
TORONTO - Andrew Harris's recuperative powers haven't diminished with age. The Toronto Argonauts veteran running back will play in the East final Sunday at BMO Field against the Montreal Alouettes. Ha...
Nov 10, 2022
B.C. Indigenous scholar Margo Greenwood appointed as senator
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of a new senator, Margo Greenwood, who will represent British Columbia. Greenwood is a decorated scholar of Cree ancestry who has e...
Nov 10, 2022
Widow of James Smith stabbing victim honoured at Remembrance Day ceremony
On a day when bitter windchills hit the city outside, hundreds gathered indoors to pay tribute to Indigenous men and women who fought for Canada, including one who was taken in a tragic crime in Septe...
Nov 10, 2022
Prince Albert Police Chief responds to external review
The Chief of Police for the Prince Albert Police Service says he welcomes an independent inquiry that will conduct a thorough review of the operations of the organization, as well as the needs of the ...
Nov 10, 2022
Expansion St. Louis City gets to pick up to 5 players in MLS expansion draft Friday
Expansion St. Louis City FC gets to grow its roster Friday via the MLS expansion draft. The league's 29th team already has 12 players on its roster including two designated players - German midfielder...
Nov 10, 2022
Slipchuk happy to see Russian doping scandal at Beijing Games has gone to CAS
Mike Slipchuk is pleased to finally see movement on the controversial team figure skating event at last year's Beijing Olympics. But he laments the lost moment on the medal podium for all the affected...
Nov 10, 2022
Quebec sits top of table at mixed curling championship with win over Northern Ontario
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Felix Asselin's Quebec rink moved atop the championship pool standings with a 6-2 win over Northern Ontario on Thursday at the Canadian mixed curling championship. The second dr...
Nov 10, 2022
