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Canadians set to compete for NCAA men's basketball championship
Here is a list of Canadians competing in the NCAA men's basketball tournament (hometowns in brackets): Alabama: G Josh Primo (Toronto), F Keon Ambrose-Hylton (Toronto) Clemson: G/F Olivier-Maxence Pro...
Mar 15, 2021

Canada's Nembhard key part of undefeated Gonzaga team that has history in its sights
At this time last year, Andrew Nembhard and the Florida Gators were preparing to play Georgia in the second round of the SEC Tournament, with a date in March Madness on the line. Andrew's dad Claude N...
Mar 15, 2021

Two Quebec nurses suspended after allegedly mocking death of Indigenous woman
MONTREAL - Two Quebec nurses have been suspended without pay after allegedly mocking an Indigenous woman at a public clinic in Joliette, Que., northeast of Montreal. The incident is alleged to have ta...
Mar 15, 2021

Campbell says teamwork was key element of Edmonton's five straight Grey Cup victories
DAN RALPH - He has a Grey Cup ring for every finger but it's Hugh Campbell's overall coaching success that's unlikely to ever be duplicated. Campbell was the Edmonton Football Team's head coach from 1...
Mar 15, 2021

Winnipeg Jets 'just scratching the surface' with Pierre-Luc Dubois: GM
WINNIPEG - Kevin Cheveldayoff believes the Winnipeg Jets have only had a glimpse at what Pierre-Luc Dubois can add to the team. "I think we're really just scratching the surface with Pierre-Luc," the ...
Mar 15, 2021

3 die when car hits 9 people in San Diego; driver in custody
SAN DIEGO - A driver lost control and veered onto a sidewalk Monday dotted with homeless tents in downtown San Diego, killing three people and injuring six others, including two who are hospitalized i...
Mar 15, 2021

Boston College hires Charleston's Grant as basketball coach
Boston College hired Earl Grant as its basketball coach on Monday, bringing in the man who led the College of Charleston to the NCAA Tournament in the hopes he can do the same for the Eagles. Grant, w...
Mar 15, 2021

Canadian Vasek Pospisil falls short against Hungarian Marton Fucsovics
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Canada's Vasek Pospisil lost 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 to Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday. Fucsovics, ranked 44th in the wor...
Mar 15, 2021

HALO Air Ambulance lottery 75% sold out
MEDICINE HAT, AB - HALO's inaugural lottery fundraiser has really taken off.In just over one week, the lotto is 75 percent sold out.The lotto was launched on March 4.The 2021 HALO Cattle'er Cash Lotte...
Mar 15, 2021

Coaldale vying for title of Strongest Town in Canada-U.S. competition
COALDALE, AB - Will Coaldale be named the Strongest Town in North America?The community has been selected to participate in the Strongest Towns Contest. The competition, run by U.S.-based organization...
Mar 15, 2021