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De Grasse, who's recovering from COVID-19, upstart women's throwers among 10 to watch
Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse has climbed the medal podium in every one of his individual Olympic and world championship races, but the 27-year-old from Markham, Ont., faces one of his stiffest...
Jul 13, 2022
Machete attack inside grocery store results in jail sentence
A woman responsible for a violent incident inside a Canwood grocery store last April, in which a machete was used and death threats were made toward staff, was told by a judge to stop making excuses f...
Jul 13, 2022
Advocates: Farah's story can help other trafficking victims
LONDON (AP) - Until this week, Mo Farah was a four-time Olympic champion winding down his hugely successful career as a long-distance runner. Now he's an icon for another reason: He is the most promin...
Jul 13, 2022
Winnipeg Jets sign goaltender David Rittich to one-year, US$900,000 deal
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed David Rittich to a one-year, US$900,000 contract to back up star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Rittich appeared in 17 games with the Nashville Predators in 202...
Jul 13, 2022
First case of monkeypox reported in Saskatchewan
With few details as to where the province has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in Saskatchewan.Public health said the risk to the population remains low. "But residents are encouraged to be aware...
Jul 13, 2022
Advocates: Farah's story can help other trafficking victims
LONDON (AP) - Until this week, Mo Farah was a four-time Olympic champion winding down his hugely successful career as a long-distance runner. Now he's an icon for another reason: He is the most promin...
Jul 13, 2022
Canada expects more attacking challenge from Jamaica at CONCACAF W Championship
After facing packed defences against Trinidad and Tobago, Panama and Costa Rica in the group stage, Canada expects a more attacking challenge from Jamaica on Thursday in the semifinal of the CONCACAF ...
Jul 13, 2022
Habs sign top pick Slafkovsky to entry-level deal, add depth in free agency
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens locked up first-overall pick Juraj Slafkovsky and beefed up their depth with one-year contracts as NHL free agency opened Wednesday. The Canadiens announced a three-y...
Jul 13, 2022
Driver late for golf tournament gets big fine
RCMP near Birch Hills handed out a hefty fine this weekend after pulling over a car driving 60 km/hour faster than the speed limit. The driver of the car said their passenger was late for a golf tourn...
Jul 13, 2022
Where do Canada's provinces and territories stand on COVID-19 fourth doses?
Canada's provinces are taking differing approaches to rolling out fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Some are offering the second boosters to all adults in response to the highly contagious BA.4 and B...
Jul 13, 2022
