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Two men killed in Montreal alleged hit-and-run identified; suspect to return to court
MONTREAL - A Namibian man returning home from church and a second man have been identified as the two people killed in an early morning New Year's Day hit-and-run in Montreal. Court documents identify...
Jan 03, 2024
What you need to know about Bill C-53 and the recognition of Métis self-government
OTTAWA - The committee process for a testy piece of legislation that would recognize Mtis governments in three provinces has been extended until at least February. House of Commons committee hearings ...
Jan 03, 2024
Lions sign CFL-leading kick returner Terry Williams to two-year extension
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have signed returner and wide receiver Terry Williams to a two-year extension through the 2025 CFL season. Williams was eligible to become a free agent on Feb. 13. The Green...
Jan 03, 2024
Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in deal brokered by UAE
Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war under a deal sponsored by the United Arab Emirates. Ukrainian authorities said that 230 Ukrainian prisoners of war returned home....
Jan 03, 2024
Nolan Thiessen appointed Curling Canada's new chief executive officer
OTTAWA - Nolan Thiessen has been named Curling Canada's new chief executive officer. He replaces Katherine Henderson, who left the organization in August to become Hockey Canada's CEO. Thiessen, a thr...
Jan 03, 2024
In Pictures: Raiders entertain fans with annual skills competition
The Prince Albert Raiders players had some fun in front of their fans Tuesday night at the Art Hauser Centre with the team's annual skills competition. Below are some photos from the night from Raider...
Jan 03, 2024
Canada's Abigail Strate leaps to World Cup bronze in ski jumping
VILLACH, Austria - Canada's Abigail Strate leapt to World Cup bronze in women's ski jumping on Wednesday in Austria. The Calgary native picked up 233.6 points in the normal hill event to land on the p...
Jan 03, 2024
Blue Jays general manager Atkins 'disappointed' that Ohtani went to Dodgers
General manager Ross Atkins is also disappointed that Shohei Ohtani didn't sign with the Toronto Blue Jays. Atkins spoke with media today after the signings of centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier and utili...
Jan 03, 2024
Sakkari defeats Fernandez as Greece eliminates Canada at United Cup
SYDNEY, Australia - Maria Sakkari and Stefanos Tsitsipas helped Greece eliminate Canada from the United Cup with a 3-0 victory in group play on Wednesday. Sakkari saved four set points in the first se...
Jan 03, 2024
Canadian Ashley Lawrence named a finalist for FIFA FIFPro World 11 all-star team
Canadian Ashley Lawrence is a finalist for the FIFA FIFPro World 11, as voted on by more than 28,000 professional players from around the world. FIFA and FIFPro, which represents pro soccer players, r...
Jan 03, 2024
