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Canadians mark grim anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine as violence continues
OTTAWA - Events marking the second anniversary of Russia's deadly invasion of Ukraine were planned across Canada on Saturday, as head of the organization representing Ukrainian Canadians urged people ...
Feb 24, 2024
Toronto FC signs teenage defender Adam Pearlman to homegrown contract
Toronto FC added to a flurry of personnel moves ahead of Sunday's MLS season opener, signing teenage defender Adam Pearlman to a homegrown player contract. The 18-year-old from Maple, Ont., who is sig...
Feb 24, 2024
Teachers Federation announces more sanctions for Feb. 27
One day after announcing that job action would resume after the February break, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) said more sanctions will be enforced on Tuesday.In a news release, the STF sa...
Feb 24, 2024
The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother, aide says
The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother, an aide to Navalny said Saturday. Ivan Zhdanov, the director of Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, made the ...
Feb 24, 2024
Two years in, Ukraine-Russia conflict brings hard choices, fractured families
CALGARY - For Ukrainians in country and as far away as Canada, Saturday's grim second anniversary of the Russian invasion means reflection on lives lost, families shattered, hard choices made and even...
Feb 24, 2024
China wants Canadian private investment in Belt and Road projects, amid scrutiny
OTTAWA - China's ambassador in Ottawa says he wants Canadian business to collaborate with Beijing on its Belt and Road Initiative, amid scrutiny from Western governments. Ambassador Cong Peiwu says Ca...
Feb 24, 2024
Patty Tavatanakit takes a three-stroke lead after three rounds of her home LPGA event in Thailand
CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) - Local favorite Patty Tavatanakit shot a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the LPGA Thailand tournament. Tavatanakit had a three-round...
Feb 24, 2024
European leader arrives in Kyiv as Ukraine marks 2 years since Russia's full-scale invasion
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, was in Kyiv Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. She arrived shortly...
Feb 24, 2024
Kyle Connor scores in OT as Jets beat Blackhawks 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) - Kyle Connor scored 25 seconds into overtime, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Friday night. Connor got his 21st goal of the season from the right circle when his...
Feb 23, 2024
Matt Boldy's two-goal performance lifts Wild over Oilers 4-2
EDMONTON - Matt Boldy scored a pair of goals as the Minnesota Wild came away with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday. Jonas Brodin and Mats Zuccarello also scored for the Wild (27-24-6),...
Feb 23, 2024
