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Marino makes first round of Australian Open while Diallo is eliminated on men's side
MELBOURNE, Australia - Rebecca Marino has advanced past fellow Canadian Katherine Sebov in qualifying to make the first round of the Australian Open. Marino has played in the Australian Open main draw...
Jan 11, 2024
Blackwood's heroics help Sharks beat Canadiens 3-2 to snap 12-game losing streak
MONTREAL - Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 33 shots, and the last-place San Jose Sharks snapped a 12-game losing streak by defeating the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Thursday night at the Bell Centre. Luke K...
Jan 11, 2024
B.C. man sentenced to five years in death of off-duty police officer
NELSON, B.C. - A B.C. man has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter in the death of an off-duty Abbotsford police officer. B.C. prosecutors say Alex Willness rec...
Jan 11, 2024
Blue Jays sign Kirk, Romano and nine others to avoid arbitration
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays say they have signed deals with 11 players, including Cavan Biggio, Alejandro Kirk and closer Jordan Romano, for 2024. Romano, of Markham, Ont., was eligible for arbitr...
Jan 11, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Vancouver festival cancels play 'The Runner' over Middle East tension
VANCOUVER - Organizers of a performing arts festival in Vancouver have cancelled a play that addresses ethical dilemmas in the Middle East, citing friction caused by the Israel-Hamas war. A statement ...
Jan 11, 2024
Ducks' Trevor Zegras expected to be sidelined 6 to 8 weeks after breaking left ankle
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras is expected to be sidelined six to eight weeks after breaking his left ankle Tuesday night at Nashville. The Ducks revealed the injury Thursday,...
Jan 11, 2024
Grieving mother hopes James Smith inquest leads to better supports for victims of domestic violence
Acknowledging feelings of anxiety, Vanessa Burns says she is looking forward to an inquest that will hopefully provide her with some closure and allow her to move on with her life.Burns will be among ...
Jan 11, 2024
Mustangs prospects in the running to make national team
A Melfort Mustangs prospect duo is as close as can be to representing both their province and culture, on one of Canada's biggest stages.Current Prince Albert Mintos, Owen Nelson and Josh Henry have m...
Jan 11, 2024
US, British militaries launch massive retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. and British militaries were bombing more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen on Thursday, in a massive retaliatory strike using warship-launched T...
Jan 11, 2024
A sketch of Ed Broadbent, former longtime federal NDP leader who has died at age 87
A quick look at Ed Broadbent, former federal NDP leader who has died at age 87. Born: March 21, 1936 Hometown: Oshawa, Ont. Leader of the NDP: 1975 to 1989 Highlights: Under his leadership, the NDP in...
Jan 11, 2024
