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Andy Murray comes back after close first set at National Bank Open to advance
TORONTO - Britain's Andy Murray started his journey for a fourth National Bank Open title by defeating Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in two sets, winning 7-6 (3), 6-0, on Tuesday. Murray, who secured titles ...
Aug 08, 2023
Caroline Wozniacki through to next round at National Bank Open after straight set win
MONTREAL - Caroline Wozniacki made a triumphant return to tennis, defeating Kimberly Birrell in straight sets at the National Bank Open in Montreal on Tuesday. Wozniacki dominated from the start, secu...
Aug 08, 2023
Moon mission with Canada's Jeremy Hansen remains on schedule for November 2024: NASA
WASHINGTON - Officials at NASA say the mission that will send a Canadian astronaut into lunar space for the first time is still on track to launch in November of next year. Mission specialist Jeremy H...
Aug 08, 2023
Blue Bombers earn top marks in CFL's weekly honour roll
Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' offensive line were graded as some of the top performers Tuesday in the CFL's weekly honour roll. Collaros earned a grade of 92.9 after completing 19-of-27...
Aug 08, 2023
Pilot program seeks to reward companies that better protect temporary foreign workers
Ottawa is introducing a new three-year pilot program that would incentivize employers to follow worker-protection rules by making it easier for them to hire temporary foreign workers. Under the pilot ...
Aug 08, 2023
'A good time to be hot': Mavericks win playoff opener
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Medicine Hat Mavericks struck first in their first-round playoff series, routing the Regina Red Sox 11-3 on Monday at Athletic Park to go up 1-0 in the series.The Mavericks ende...
Aug 08, 2023
Local bodybuilder climbing the ranks with third place finish at nationals
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Only weeks after entering her first bodybuilding competition and placing on the podium, Medicine Hat's milie Beriault has now secured a bronze medal at nationals in Toronto.After fl...
Aug 08, 2023
Health advocacy work helped to heal Mark Holland during mental health crisis
OTTAWA - Newly appointed Health Minister Mark Holland says advocating for health research and preventive medicine gave him a sense of purpose during the darkest time in his life. Holland was in politi...
Aug 08, 2023
Lions sign American running back Hardy to practice roster
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions say they have signed American running back JaQuan Hardy to their practice roster. Hardy, from Westlake, Ohio, most recently attended training camp with the NFL's Denver Bron...
Aug 08, 2023
Banff Gondola shut down due to power outage caused by lightning storm
BANFF, Alta. - The company that runs a popular gondola in the mountain town of Banff, Alta., says the tourist attraction has been shut down due to a power outage caused by a lightning storm.Some peopl...
Aug 08, 2023