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Canadian men down Kenya, move on in consolation play at Los Angeles Sevens
CARSON, Calif. - Josiah Morra scored at the final whistle to give Canada a 12-5 win over Kenya in consolation play Sunday at the Los Angeles Sevens. The Canadian men, who stand 14th in the overall HSB...
Feb 26, 2023
Lions sign all-star defensive lineman Shawn Lemon
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have signed free agent all-star defensive lineman Shawn Lemon, the team announced Sunday. It will be the 34-year-old's third stint with the Lions having played for them in 2...
Feb 26, 2023
Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent, who starred in 'Away From Her,' has died at 92
Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent has died at the age of 92, his friend actor Mark Critch has confirmed in a phone interview with The Canadian Press. The Newfoundland native has been a household name in C...
Feb 26, 2023
Canada's Howden, Thompson earn world championship silver in mixed team ski cross
BAKURIANI, Georgia - Canadians Reece Howden and Marielle Thompson secured silver in the first-ever mixed team ski cross world championship on Sunday. It was the third world medal for Thompson and firs...
Feb 26, 2023
Canada's Mikael Kingsbury defends dual moguls world title
BAKURIANI, Georgia - Canada's Mikael Kingsbury successfully defended his men's dual moguls world title on Sunday. The Deux-Montagnes, Que., outduelled Sweden's Walter Wallberg in the final to strike g...
Feb 26, 2023
Canadiens send Dadonov to Stars in exchange for winger Gurianov
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Denis Gurianov from the Dallas Stars in exchange for forward Evgenii Dadonov, the team announced Sunday. The Canadiens will retain 50 per cent of Dadonov's...
Feb 26, 2023
American Lilia Vu storms to maiden LPGA title in Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand (AP) - American Lilia Vu rode a hot putter to claim her maiden LPGA crown with a one-shot victory over home favorite Natthakritta Vongtaveelap at the LPGA Thailand on Sunday. Trailin...
Feb 26, 2023
Ukrainians welcomed in workplace, but still finding jobs below their qualifications
Viacheslav Samsonenko would need at least two years of experience to work as a professional engineer in Canada. So, like many newcomers, he signed up for a job below his qualifications and is working ...
Feb 26, 2023
Alberta expecting another gusher in budget ahead of provincial election
EDMONTON - Alberta is scheduled to introduce its budget Tuesday - the last before a spring provincial election - with political observerswondering what the province will do with all its billions of ex...
Feb 26, 2023
Raiders win streak ends at five
PRINCE ALBERT, SK - The Prince Albert Raiders couldn't complete the home-and-home sweep on Saturday night when they were downed by the Saskatoon Blades 3-1 at the Art Hauser Centre. The loss comes les...
Feb 26, 2023
