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Former head of RCMP in Saskatchewan named province's lieutenant-governor
REGINA - A former head of the RCMP in Saskatchewan has been appointed the province's new lieutenant-governor. Russell Mirasty, 62, becomes Saskatchewan's 23rd vice-regal representative. He t...
Jul 19, 2019
Blue Jays prospect Bichette feels ready for big leagues after triple-A success
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Bo Bichette looked the part of a major leaguer when he stepped to the plate at Sahlen Field for batting practice this week. Sporting workout shorts and a long-sleeve T-shirt adorned&nb...
Jul 19, 2019
New coach Khari Jones looks to lead Montreal Alouettes to third win in a row
MONTREAL - Veteran defensive end John Bowman has seen his fair share of coaches throughout his 14-year CFL career. But he says there's something special about new Montreal Alouettes head coach Khari J...
Jul 19, 2019
Charles Hudon signs one-year deal with Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Charles Hudon to a one-year, US$800,000 contract. Hudon, 25, had three goals and two assists in 32 games with the Canadiens last season. The nativ...
Jul 19, 2019
Canadians need to be patient, present, unconditional with reconciliation: Trudeau
VICTORIA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says non-Indigenous Canadians need to be patient and unconditional in their support of Indigenous communities on the road to reconcili...
Jul 19, 2019
RCMP divers, investigators to arrive at fatal Labrador crash site Friday
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - RCMP divers are expected today at the remote Labrador lake where a float plane crashed on Monday, killing at least three men, to continue searching for four missing people. Bad weat...
Jul 19, 2019
Dawgs top Mavericks 9-8 in marathon 17 inning contest
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Medicine Hat Mavericks and the Okotoks Dawgs almost completed two full games Thursday evening.With the game in the 17th inning, Liam Rihela was walked, allowing Jacob Melton to ...
Jul 19, 2019 Athletic Park is pictured in an undated photo
Suspect in animation studio arson fire reportedly had grudge
TOKYO - Police on Friday were investigating at the blackened, gutted building in Kyoto where a man raging about theft set a fire that killed 33 people in a beloved animation studio, crushing the heart...
Jul 19, 2019
Montreal Alouettes release veteran American kick-returner Stefan Logan
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes released veteran American kick-returner Stefan Logan on Wednesday. Logan, 38, was in his eighth CFL season and fifth with Montreal. He began his career in C...
Jul 19, 2019
Dismantled Signal Hill fence cost $65,000 before outcry led to removal:Parks Canada
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Parks Canada says a controversial fence built halfway up Signal Hill in St. John's, N.L., cost about $65,000 from planning to construction before it was swiftly taken down...
Jul 19, 2019