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Former CFL commissioner Larry Smith feels local ownership will benefit Alouettes
Former CFL commissioner Larry Smith has some friendly advice for Pierre Karl Peladeau, the new owner of the Montreal Alouettes: Expect the unexpected. Peladeau took over the Alouettes on Friday, purch...
Mar 13, 2023
Eight skunks found dead in Metro Vancouver had avian flu: government
VICTORIA - Eight skunks found dead last month in Vancouver and nearby Richmond, B.C., tested positive for avian flu. British Columbia's Ministry of Agriculture says the skunks were infected with the s...
Mar 13, 2023
Divided jury means no death penalty for NYC bike path killer
NEW YORK (AP) - A split among jurors means there will be no death penalty for an Islamic extremist who maniacally raced a truck along a popular New York City bike path, killing eight people and maimin...
Mar 13, 2023
'Fosbury Flop' high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76
Dick Fosbury, the lanky leaper who completely revamped the technical discipline of high jump and won an Olympic gold medal with his "Fosbury Flop," has died after a recurrence with lymphoma. He was 76...
Mar 13, 2023
Rising cost of living, especially food prices, impacts youth sports across Canada
It's rare for there to be unanimous agreement among the parents of youth athletes, but Canada's rising cost of living has created a consensus. Jeremy Cross, a youth basketball coach in the Greater Tor...
Mar 13, 2023
Michelle Good in Melfort for Two Events
Michelle Good will be in Melfort for two events: the Community Book Club at the Marguerite Riel Centre and her talk and signing at the Kerry Vickar Centre.See the attached poster for details.Michelle ...
Mar 13, 2023
Canada on sidelines as U.S., Britain, Australia move ahead on new security deal
OTTAWA - Experts are warning that Canada's omission from a military pact involving three of its closest allies is symptomatic of a larger problem in how this country is perceived by its friends. U.S. ...
Mar 13, 2023
Biden administration lets Ukrainians who fled war stay in US
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration is allowing thousands of Ukrainians who fled their homeland when Russia invaded a year ago to stay in the United States longer, the administration said Monda...
Mar 13, 2023
Forwards Keller, Crosby, Marner named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Arizona right-wing Clayton Keller, Pittsburgh centre Sidney Crosby and Toronto right-wing Mitch Marner have been named the NHL three stars of the week. Keller led the NHL with nine points (...
Mar 13, 2023
Longtime Raider, NHL veteran McAmmond returns to Prince Albert 30 years after junior career
For 217 games over the course of four seasons, Dean McAmmond was an exemplar of what Raiders hockey meant for the people of Prince Albert. Over the weekend, he returned to the city that jumpstarted hi...
Mar 13, 2023
