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Defensive lineman Mike Wakefield returns to Ottawa Redblacks on one-year deal
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks re-signed defensive lineman Mike Wakefield to a one-year contract on Wednesday. He tied teammate Lorenzo Mauldin and three others for the CFL lead with eight sacks last s...
Jan 8, 2025
Canucks centre Elias Pettersson a game-time decision vs. Capitals
WASHINGTON - The Vancouver Canucks may have star centre Elias Pettersson back in their lineup when they visit the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet says the 26-year-old...
Jan 8, 2025
Coach believes Canada women on right track ahead of the Rugby World Cup in England
It's a big year for the Canadian women's rugby team, with the World Cup set to kick off in August in England. Canada coach Kevin Rouet hopes it will be a historic one. The Canadian women climbed to se...
Jan 8, 2025
'Time for a refresh': University of Alberta rebrands DEI policy to ACB
EDMONTON - The president of the University of Alberta says the decision to rebrand its diversity, equity and inclusion policy was not influenced by critics of the initiative in North America. Bill Fla...
Jan 8, 2025
Cabinet ministers say they must not overreact to Trump's threats of annexation
OTTAWA - Several federal cabinet ministers say Canada should not overreact to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's comments about annexing Canada but should still take them seriously. Trump has mused a...
Jan 8, 2025
P.A.'s Zablocki and team finish group stage perfect at U18 women's hockey worlds
Prince Albert's Stryker Zablocki scored twice and Marilou Grenier made 20 saves as Canada blanked Czechia 5-0 Tuesday at the world women's under-18 hockey championship. Canada finished the preliminary...
Jan 8, 2025
Former Toronto Argonauts receiver Polk signs deal with NFL's Atlanta Falcons
The Toronto Argonauts have a hole to fill in their receiving corps. Makai Polk, who cracked the 1,000-yard plateau with Toronto last season as a CFL rookie, has signed a contract with the NFL's Atlant...
Jan 8, 2025
Two Quebec planes and their crews helping fight devastating L.A. wildfires
MONTREAL - A pair of Quebec water bombers and their crews are in California helping fight the massive wildfires tearing through the Los Angeles area. Stphane Caron of Quebec's forest fire protection a...
Jan 8, 2025
Sask. NDP slams government over decline in teaching positions
Student enrolment has steadily increased over the past five years, and the Saskatchewan NDP is raising the alarm over the lack of teachers to accommodate the growing number of students.Citing numbers ...
Jan 8, 2025
Bodies of 2 Israeli hostages recovered by soldiers in Gaza, defense minister says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israel's defense minister said Wednesday that troops have recovered the bodies of two additional hostages from Gaza. Defense Minister Israel Katz said the bodies of Yosef Al Za...
Jan 8, 2025
