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Ontario's Rachel Homan wins way into Tournament of Hearts playoffs
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Ontario's Rachel Homan reached the championship round at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with a 5-3 win Thursday over New Brunswick's Andrea Kelly. Homan's 5-2 record with a game to...
Feb 23, 2023
Former goalkeeper Alex Bono set to welcome Toronto to Audi Field in MLS season opener
Toronto FC fans will see a familiar face Saturday when Toronto opens the MLS regular season at D.C. United. Alex Bono, who holds TFC records for goalkeeper wins (67) and shutouts (35), will be wearing...
Feb 23, 2023
Ian Moss out as Gymnastics Canada CEO after athletes call for his resignation
OTTAWA - Ian Moss is out as chief executive officer of Gymnastics Canada, a move that comes amid calls for leadership change at the embattled sports organization. The governing body said in a release ...
Feb 23, 2023
Federal protection proposed for critically at-risk spotted owls in B.C., groups say
VANCOUVER - Two environmental groups and a British Columbia First Nation say the federal government is recommending an order to protect the critically at-risk northern spotted owl. Just three of the t...
Feb 23, 2023
COVID-19 hospitalizations down province-wide
The number of COVID-19 inpatients and people in ICU in Alberta, as have the number of new cases in the South Zone.As of Feb. 20, there are 575 Albertans currently hospitalized with COVID-19, and 16 of...
Feb 23, 2023
Onyshko to replace Pivetta on Canadian roster for upcoming World Baseball Classic
OTTAWA - Reliever Ben Onyshko was added to the Canadian roster for the World Baseball Classic on Thursday as a replacement for right-hander Nick Pivetta. Onyshko, who has spent four seasons in the Sea...
Feb 23, 2023
Alberta covered by extreme cold warnings with wind chills near -40 C possible
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Extreme cold warnings remain in effect Thursday for all of Alberta and many other parts of Canada. Environment Canada issues extreme cold warnings when very cold temperatures or win...
Feb 23, 2023
Five golfers tied for lead after opening round of LPGA Thailand, Henderson four shots back
PATTAYA, Thailand - Jennifer Kupcho of the United States fired a bogey-free 7-under 65 to share the lead alongside four other golfers after the opening round of the LPGA Thailand on Thursday. The crow...
Feb 23, 2023
Judge grants motion by state of Michigan to appeal key decision in Line 5 dispute
WASHINGTON - The U.S. judge presiding over Michigan's bid to shut down the Line 5 pipeline has agreed to let the state appeal a key ruling even though the case remains unresolved. District Court Judge...
Feb 23, 2023
Quebec finance minister to table budget March 21, says it will include tax cuts
QUEBEC - The Coalition Avenir Qubec government will table the first budget of the party's second mandate on March 21. Finance Minister Eric Girard made the announcement today at the province's legisla...
Feb 23, 2023