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Stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died. He was 65. Henderson died on Friday. T...
Dec 21, 2024
Overheated immigration system needed 'discipline' infusion: minister
An "overheated" immigration system that admitted record numbers of newcomers to the country has harmed Canada's decades-old consensus on the benefits of immigration, Immigration Minister Marc Miller s...
Dec 21, 2024
Saskatchewan Appeal Court upholds thumbs-up emoji verdict in grain contract dispute
Saskatchewan's highest court has given a thumbs-down to an appeal in a legal case involving the use of an emoji.The Court of Appeal of Saskatchewan upheld this week a verdict that found a thumbs-up em...
Dec 21, 2024
Oysters distributed in B.C., Alberta, Ontario recalled for norovirus contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall due to possible norovirus contamination of certain oysters distributed in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. The agency says the recall cove...
Dec 21, 2024
Stacey scores OT winner for Montreal Victoire in 4-3 OT win over Toronto Sceptres
TORONTO - Laura Stacey scored the overtime winner for the Montreal Victoire in a 4-3 win over the host Toronto Sceptres in the Professional Women's Hockey League on Sunday. Stacey struck just 15 secon...
Dec 21, 2024
Atletico Madrid stuns Barcelona in stoppage time to snatch La Liga lead
MADRID (AP) - Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone ran down the touchline in joy while Barcelona players sunk to the turf in dismay. Super sub Alexander Srloth struck again deep in stoppage time to han...
Dec 21, 2024
Ottawa Senators goalie Leevi Merilainen gets start against Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Senators goalie Leevi Merilainen gets his first start of the season and third of his NHL career when Ottawa visits the Vancouver Canucks. Senators head coach Travis Green wants to lighten ...
Dec 21, 2024
Montreal police search for man accused of attempted murder of woman found in river
MONTREAL - Montreal police are searching for a man accused of attempting to a kill a woman Friday after he allegedly abducted her and forced her into a car, which later plunged into the Richelieu Rive...
Dec 21, 2024
New rules clarify when travellers are compensated for flight disruptions
The federal government is proposing new rules surrounding airlines' obligations to travellers whose flights are disrupted, even when delays or cancellations are caused by an "exceptional circumstance"...
Dec 21, 2024
Canada's Mackay, Sharpe reach World Cup podium in freestyle ski halfpipe
COPPER MOUNTAIN - Two Canadian skiers have landed on the World Cup podium in freestyle halfpipe. Calgary's Brendan Mackay was a silver medallist in the men's event behind victor Alex Ferreira of the U...
Dec 21, 2024
