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Blue Jays hope that hosting Canadian Futures Showcase helps grow baseball in Canada
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays may be in New York City fighting for a spot in the American League's post-season, but there is still top-flight baseball happening at Rogers Centre. Canada's best high ...
Sep 20, 2023
Canada Soccer to name new general secretary before announcing Herdman's successor
A successor to John Herdman as Canada soccer coach likely won't be named until next year. Canada Soccer said Wednesday that its board has decided the men's coaching position will be filled after a new...
Sep 20, 2023
Illegal tobacco growth costing three provinces $2.47 billion in taxes: retail report
VICTORIA - The governments of British Columbia, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador lost up to $2.47 billion in tax revenues over four years due to the growth in illegal tobacco sales, says a conven...
Sep 20, 2023
Elks looking for third straight home win under Canadian quarterback Ford
TORONTO - Tre Ford has the Edmonton Elks on another home streak. Edmonton (4-10) will chase a third consecutive victory at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday night when it hosts the B.C. Lions (9-4). The ...
Sep 20, 2023
Alberta set to release report on whether to ditch CPP for provincial pension plan
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is to release its long-promised report on whether the province should quit the Canada Pension Plan and pursue its own provincial program. Premier Danielle Smith, alon...
Sep 20, 2023
Parents' doubts persist after forum on Montreal supervised drug-use site near school
MONTREAL - Several parents say they were left with serious doubts after a tense Tuesday evening information session about a supervised drug-use site opening near their children's Montreal elementary s...
Sep 20, 2023
One man injured as police investigate series of incidents on Big River First Nation
One person was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a fight broke out on the Big River First Nation.On Monday night, RCMP were called to the community after hearing reports of an injured man....
Sep 20, 2023
Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, slain B.C. Sikh leader at heart of diplomatic crisis?
On June 18, Hardeep Singh Nijjar phoned his eldest son for the last time, to say he was on his way home for dinner. Baljar Singh Nijjar, 21, said his father had been in a good mood earlier that Father...
Sep 20, 2023
Trudeau promises progress on methane emissions, funding for poverty reduction at UN
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will be able to exceed its targets for reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. Speaking at the Climate Ambition Summit at the UN,...
Sep 20, 2023
Canucks defenceman Poolman to start the season on long-term injured reserve
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tucker Poolman will start the upcoming NHL season on long-term injured reserve as he continues to recover from migraines. Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin says Poolma...
Sep 20, 2023
