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Canada, China foreign ministers pledge dialogue, will attempt more collaboration
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly and her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi say they want to find common ground and maintain communication, despite tensions across the Pacific. The two spoke on ...
Jan 12, 2024
Source: Defensive lineman Wakefield signs extension to remain with Redblacks
OTTAWA - Michael Wakefield is staying put. According to a league source, the veteran American defensive lineman has signed a one-year contract extension with the Ottawa Redblacks. The six-foot-three, ...
Jan 12, 2024
Canadians helped plan U.S., U.K. attacks on Houthis in Yemen: Defence Department
OTTAWA - The Defence Department says Canadian Armed Forces members provided planning support for the U.S.-led attack on Houthi positions in Yemen Thursday but no Canadian equipment was involved. Three...
Jan 12, 2024
Raiders kick off three-in-three weekend with rare matchup against Royals
The Prince Albert Raiders (18-18-0-3) are set to welcome their final B.C. Division opponent to Hockeytown North on Friday night when they go head-to-head with the Victoria Royals (23-14-2-2) at the Ar...
Jan 12, 2024
'Great place to play': Former NHLer Chris Chelios excited to visit P.A. again during Sportsman Dinner
One of the best defensemen in NHL history is coming to Prince Albert later this month.Chris Chelios will be the guest speaker at the annual Sportsman Dinner happening at the Ches Leach Lounge inside t...
Jan 12, 2024
Number of newly licensed Quebec nurses reaches 10-year low
MONTREAL - The number of new nursing licences issued in Quebec has reached a 10-year low as the province struggles to staff its medical facilities. The professional order that regulates nursing in the...
Jan 12, 2024
Canadian offensive lineman Adams faces a busy off-season preparing for NFL draft
It's the start of a rather unconventional and unique job interview for Isaiah Adams. Over the next three-plus months, the Canadian offensive lineman will be tested, interviewed and evaluated repeatedl...
Jan 12, 2024
Toronto FC training camp opens with medicals then a flight to warm-weather Florida
Toronto FC players are scheduled to report for medicals Saturday before heading south for Florida next Tuesday in search of warm weather. The MLS club, in is first pre-season under former Canada coach...
Jan 12, 2024
South African fighter Dricus Du Plessis happiest when UFC cage door closes
TORONTO - Dricus (Stillknocks) Du Plessis is in his happy place when he steps into the Octagon, as evidenced by the wide smile always present during pre-fight introductions. "It's the thing I love mos...
Jan 12, 2024
Canada doesn't support 'premise' of South Africa's case against Israel at world court
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada supports the International Court of Justice but that doesn't mean Canada supports the premise of South Africa's genocide case against Israel. On Thur...
Jan 12, 2024
