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Jordi Fernandez replaces Nick Nurse as coach of Canadian men’s basketball team
TORONTO - Sacramento Kings assistant coach Jordi Fernandez is replacing former Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse as the head coach of the Canadian men's basketball team, Canada Basketball announced Wed...
Jun 28, 2023
Bedard will likely go first, who follows and where will they go at NHL draft?
NASHVILLE - The NHL Awards ceremony held inside Bridgestone Arena on Monday night served up a casual country, chummy comedic vibe. Expect things to be more businesslike when the NHL entry draft takes ...
Jun 28, 2023
Canadians come up short on citizenship test: A look at what's In The News for today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today. Citizenship test and Canada Day Canadians' hearts may be brimming with pride as C...
Jun 28, 2023
Think you could pass the citizenship test? Poll shows most Canadians would flunk
OTTAWA - Canadians' hearts may be brimming with pride as Canada Day approaches, but a new poll suggests their minds aren't full of the knowledge needed to pass a citizenship test. In a survey of 1,512...
Jun 28, 2023
Program for institutions at risk from hate crimes expanded to shelters
OTTAWA - A federal program that helps community institutions make safety-related improvements is being expanded to shelters for victims of gender-based violence. The $5-million Security Infrastructure...
Jun 28, 2023
Quebec advocates take aim at no-pet clauses in leases amid housing crisis
MONTREAL - Tobias Gurl thinks his five-year-old collie, Winston, is a pretty ideal roommate: she's quiet, well-trained and indispensable to her owner's well-being. Gurl, who has attention deficit hype...
Jun 28, 2023
Zeneta Everhart, mother of Buffalo mass shooting survivor, wins city council primary
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Zeneta Everhart, who became a voice against racism and gun violence last year after her son survived a mass shooting, won a Democratic primary on Tuesday to represent a Buffalo ne...
Jun 27, 2023
No Support: Gausman strikes out 12 in losing effort as Giants blank Blue Jays 3-0
TORONTO - Four San Francisco pitchers combined on an eight-hit shutout as the Giants blanked the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. Opener Ryan Walker survived a nervous first in...
Jun 27, 2023
Canada ties Guadeloupe 2-2 after giving up late goal in CONCACAF Gold Cup opener
TORONTO - A late stoppage time own goal from Jacen Russell-Rowe allowed Guadeloupe to draw Canada 2-2 in its CONCACAF Gold Cup opener on Tuesday at BMO Field. Lucas Cavallini scored for Canada, with t...
Jun 27, 2023
Public asked to help find teens missing memorial necklace
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A Medicine Hat mother is asking the public for help in locating a memorial necklace that was lost in Crescent Heights. Jocelyn Miller says the necklace was given to her 15 year-old ...
Jun 27, 2023