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'Fosbury Flop' high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76
Dick Fosbury, the lanky leaper who completely revamped the technical discipline of high jump and won an Olympic gold medal with his "Fosbury Flop," has died after a recurrence with lymphoma. He was 76...
Mar 13, 2023
Maple Creek, Historic Reesor Ranch chosen for Christmas movie setting
MAPLE CREEK, SK - Hollywood had its biggest night of the year on Sunday. This coming Sunday residents in Maple Creek will get a small taste of the movie industry and Christmas in March.Canadian compan...
Mar 13, 2023
Rising cost of living, especially food prices, impacts youth sports across Canada
It's rare for there to be unanimous agreement among the parents of youth athletes, but Canada's rising cost of living has created a consensus. Jeremy Cross, a youth basketball coach in the Greater Tor...
Mar 13, 2023
New Parks Canada camping reservation system open
If you're looking to explore some nature this summer Parks Canada's upgraded camping reservation system is now open.Each camping location has its own launch date between today and April 13.Popular spo...
Mar 13, 2023
Biden administration lets Ukrainians who fled war stay in US
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration is allowing thousands of Ukrainians who fled their homeland when Russia invaded a year ago to stay in the United States longer, the administration said Monda...
Mar 13, 2023
Forwards Keller, Crosby, Marner named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Arizona right-wing Clayton Keller, Pittsburgh centre Sidney Crosby and Toronto right-wing Mitch Marner have been named the NHL three stars of the week. Keller led the NHL with nine points (...
Mar 13, 2023
Jesuits of Canada releases list of 27 members ‘credibly’ accused of child sex abuse
MONTREAL - The Jesuits of Canada have released a list of priests and brothers they say were credibly accused of sexually abusing minors over the past 70 years. The Jesuits, a religious order of the Ro...
Mar 13, 2023
Canucks sign forward Aidan McDonough to two-year entry-level contract
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Aidan McDonough to a two-year entry-level contract. The 23-year-old led the Northeastern University Huskies with 20 goals and 38 points in 34 game...
Mar 13, 2023
Quebec hockey referee arrested for allegedly assaulting young player at end of match
QUEBEC - A 42-year-old hockey referee was arrested on Sunday for allegedly assaulting a young player at the end of a game in the Quebec City area. Quebec City police spokeswoman Sandra Dion says offic...
Mar 13, 2023
Alberta locations becoming Instagram hot spots thanks to The Last of Us
The beautiful vistas of Alberta are well-known to residents of the province. With the help of HBO's The Last of Us, they're becoming famous worldwide and a destination for Instagram users.The season o...
Mar 13, 2023