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Toronto Argonauts re-sign veterans Boris Bede, DaVaris Daniels
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts re-signed national kicker/punter Boris Bede and American receiver DaVaris Daniels on Monday. Bede, a 32-year-old native of France, made 28-of-33 field goal attempts -- ...
Jan 17, 2022
Waskesiu: A winter wonderland not far from home
We know how great Waskesiu can be in the summer - but in the winter? Even better!It's a stunningly beautiful piece of paradise where you can explore and enjoy untouched nature in the boreal forest wit...
Jan 17, 2022
China's claim that Omicron came from Canadian mail dismissed as 'ludicrous'
OTTAWA - A claim by Chinese health authorities that the Omicron variant was introduced to a resident of Beijing through a piece of regular mail from Canada is being dismissed as ludicrous. A Chinese s...
Jan 17, 2022
Canada's Stephanie Labbé misses out on Best FIFA Goalkeeper Award
ZURICH - Chile's Christiane Endler was named The Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper on Monday, beating out Canada's Stephanie Labb and Germany's Ann-Katrin Berger. Endler, the first South American to win th...
Jan 17, 2022
Canada captain Christine Sinclair's record scoring earns Best FIFA Special Award
The world governing body of soccer honoured Canada captain Christine Sinclair on Monday for her record goal-scoring. FIFA presented the 38-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., the world's all-time leading sco...
Jan 17, 2022
P.A. SPCA accepting donations on behalf of Betty White
The Prince Albert SPCA is taking part in the Betty White Challenge.The late actress and comedian passed away on Dec. 31, 2021, just 17 days away from turning 100.For her birthday, people across the gl...
Jan 17, 2022
Marchand, Fleury, Kucherov named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Boston Bruins left-wing Brad Marchand, Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury and Tampa Bay Lightning right-wing Nikita Kucherov have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. ...
Jan 17, 2022
Iqaluit sets up filling station with river water after complaints of fuel smell
IQALUIT, NUNAVUT - The City of Iqaluit has set up a water-filling station after traces of fuel were found in the Nunavut capital's drinking water last week for the second time in recent months. Iqalui...
Jan 17, 2022
Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner placed in NHL's COVID-19 protocol
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers placed goaltender Stuart Skinner into the NHL's COVID-19 protocol on Monday. The 23-year-old was recalled from the team's taxi squad Saturday before allowing five goals ...
Jan 17, 2022
Toronto FC signs young forward Jordan Perruzza to a new long-term contract
Toronto FC has signed forward Jordan Perruzza to a new contract that runs through 2024 with an option for 2025. The native of Woodbridge, Ont., who turned 21 on Sunday, made seven appearances with one...
Jan 17, 2022
