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Petition calls for pro hockey's first Black coach to be inducted into Hall of Fame
MONTREAL - A grassroots effort is underway to get professional hockey's first Black coach, John Paris Jr., inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Hockey Nova Scotia launched a petition dubbed "Paris t...
Feb 21, 2023
Saskatchewan chief to lead advisory committee on residential school documents
A chief in Saskatchewan who became well-known after his First Nation found what are believed to be 751 unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school will lead a new committee for sharing ...
Feb 21, 2023
Quebec premier to visit Newfoundland and Labrador for talks on Churchill Falls deal
Quebec Premier Franois Legault will travel to Newfoundland and Labrador on Thursday for two days of talks on a new Churchill Falls hydroelectricity deal. Legault made the announcement during question ...
Feb 21, 2023
Veteran offensive lineman Neufeld looking forward to CFL/CFLPA joint venture
TORONTO - He's preparing for a 12th CFL season, but Pat Neufeld is also looking ahead to when he's no longer a football player. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers' offensive lineman will be among six players w...
Feb 21, 2023
Calgary Flames place defenceman Michael Stone on IR, recall Walker Duehr from AHL
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have placed defenceman Michael Stone on injured reserve, the club announced Tuesday. The 32-year-old has five goals and five assists in 46 games in 2022-23. Stone, whose a...
Feb 21, 2023
Mexico’s ex-public security chief convicted in US drug case
NEW YORK (AP) - A former Mexican presidential cabinet member was convicted in the U.S. on Tuesday of taking massive bribes to protect the violent drug cartels he was tasked with combating. Under tight...
Feb 21, 2023
‘It’s the whole deal for me:’ Micah Johnson joins Riders for third stint
The third time could prove to be the charm for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Micah Johnson."When the opportunity popped up and (Riders general manager Jeremy O'Day) let me know that bringing me bac...
Feb 21, 2023
Manitoba's Jones wins fourth straight at Tournament of Hearts
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Manitoba's Jennifer Jones drew closer to the playoffs at the Canadian women's curling championships Tuesday with a 10-8 win over Kerry Galusha of Northwest Territories. Manitoba joine...
Feb 21, 2023
New methods find methane emissions underestimated
New research using advanced technology suggests heavy oil facilities in Saskatchewan are releasing almost four times the amount of a powerful greenhouse gas than they report to the government.The rese...
Feb 21, 2023
Accused in high speed chase has bail hearing next week
The 21-year-old man charged after a high speed chase with Prince Albert police that included gunshots and a stolen vehicle will be in custody at least until next week. Dylaney (AKA Dylan) McAdam will ...
Feb 21, 2023
