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How the COVID-19 pandemic is shaping who will be the next Conservative party leader
OTTAWA - The last time federal Conservatives were picking a leader, their race was transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic. More than two years later, they are at it again. But this time, the race is hap...
May 01, 2022
Pickleball's growth raises a racket in Victoria, amid bans over noise complaints
VICTORIA - Pickleball players readily admit their sport makes noise, but complaining about the sound of people having a healthy good time is out of bounds, say players and officials. Connie McCann bou...
May 01, 2022
Organizers say Rolling Thunder rally ends Sunday, police say no long-term occupation
OTTAWA - The Rolling Thunder rally is set to wind down today after arriving in Ottawa Friday afternoon, bringing large crowds to a downtown core that's still tense after the three-week-long occupation...
May 01, 2022
Canada captain Christine Sinclair on the mark as Portland wins NWSL season opener
PORTLAND, Ore. - Canada captain Christine Sinclair recorded career regular-season goal No. 55 for Portland as the Thorns blanked the Kansas City Current 3-0 in their NWSL season opener Saturday. Morga...
Apr 30, 2022
Canadians Yohan Lainesse, Tristan Connelly lose on UFC Fight Night card in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS - American (Gifted) Gabe Green survived an early onslaught to stop Yohan (White Lion) Lainesse in the second round Saturday on a UFC Fight Night undercard, handling the Montreal welterweight...
Apr 30, 2022
CF Montréal moves into top-4 in the MLS East with win over Atlanta
MONTREAL - A late header from Joaquin Torres was enough for CF Montral to claim a 2-1 win against Atlanta United in Major League Soccer action Saturday afternoon. The win moved Montreal into fourth pl...
Apr 30, 2022
Host Canadians start 7s rugby event in Langford with pair of wins
LANGFORD, B.C. - Canada got the start it was looking for at HSBC Canada Women's Sevens event as the host side opened up with a pair of wins at the 12-team event. With a small but vocal fan base at the...
Apr 30, 2022
George Springer's two home runs power Blue Jays past Astros 2-1
TORONTO - George Springer had two solo home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Houston Astros 2-1 on Saturday. Jos Berros (2-0) struck out five over 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run on seven h...
Apr 30, 2022
Poised to face Predators, Calgary Flames suddenly see Stars
CALGARY - En route back to Calgary from Winnipeg after their last game of the regular season, the Flames players who were checking their phones saw their first-round playoff opponent flip suddenly fro...
Apr 30, 2022
Cincinnati hangs on down Toronto FC 2-1 for its first-ever victory at BMO Field
TORONTO - Ian Murphy and Luciano Acosta scored goals and FC Cincinnati held off a late Toronto FC charge for a 2-1 win in MLS play Saturday. The victory was the first in three career visits to BMO Fie...
Apr 30, 2022