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Argentina celebrates Maradona one year after his death
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Argentina marked the one-year anniversary of the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona on Thursday with ceremonies, tributes, graffiti murals and emotional messages on s...
Nov 25, 2021
Canadian women's rugby sevens team opens new World Series season in Dubai
The Canadian women's rugby sevens team heads into the 2022 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series season with an overhauled roster and new interim coach. Irish-born Jack Hanratty has been tasked with steering...
Nov 25, 2021
Child COVID-19 vaccine clinics ramping up in Ontario on Thursday
TORONTO - COVID-19 vaccinations for young children are ramping up in Ontario today, with Toronto's kid-friendly campaign beginning in earnest. Clinics for kids aged five to 11 are running at schools, ...
Nov 25, 2021
Saskatchewan extends public health order until Jan. 31
Saskatchewan is maintaining the status quo with its public health order.On Thursday, the provincial government announced it was extending the current public health order until Jan. 31 as the province ...
Nov 25, 2021
Senator to revive bill to help jurors access mental health support
OTTAWA - Sen. Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu says he will reintroduce a bill today that would allow jury members to seek mental health support from a professional after traumatic experiences during a criminal...
Nov 25, 2021
Collaros, Stanback named as division finalists for CFL's outstanding player honour
TORONTO - Quarterback Zach Collaros of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and running back William Stanback of the Montreal Alouettes are the finalists for the CFL's outstanding player award. The CFL revealed ...
Nov 25, 2021
Fajardo seeks first playoff win after crushing 2019 defeat
It has been a long two years and a week for Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo.On Nov. 17, 2019, a Fajardo pass hit the crossbar of the north end zone at Mosaic Stadium, securing a 20-1...
Nov 25, 2021
MPs to vote today on returning to hybrid Parliament, could start Friday
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament will vote today on whether they can attend the House of Commons virtually, or must be there in person. Members returned to the chamber this week after a months-long hiat...
Nov 25, 2021
In postelection review, PBO told to look at costing platforms outside campaign
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget office says demand from parties to cost their campaign promises shot well past expected this year, but is stopping short of saying it must review planks between gener...
Nov 25, 2021
Labour group says Liberals are failing workers with new 'lockdown' benefit
OTTAWA - The head of the Canadian Labour Congress says the federal Liberals are leaving still-hurting workers out in the cold by providing a benefit few, if any, will be able to use. Bea Bruske says t...
Nov 25, 2021
