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Saskatchewan Roughriders release veteran Canadian running back LaFrance
Veteran Canadian running back Kienan LaFrance is looking for a new team. The 32-year-old Winnipeg native was among 22 players released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the team announced Sunday. CFL t...
Jun 04, 2023
Injured-ravaged Toronto Arrows suffer 11th loss of Major League Rugby season
TORONTO - The injury-ravaged Toronto Arrows' winless streak in Major League Rugby now stands at 11 after a 48-26 loss to the Houston SaberCats. The Arrows (1-11-2, 15 points) have gone 0-9-2 since pos...
Jun 04, 2023
Identity, not ideology, key to Alberta political divide, survey suggests
EDMONTON - The internet memes starting meme-ing within days of Monday's Alberta provincial election. "If you voted Rachel Notley, you don't support Alberta," said one, referring to the leader of the p...
Jun 04, 2023
Innu kids learn from their own as Labrador First Nations take control of schooling
SHESHATSHIU, N.L. - Inside a wide, white canvas tent behind the Sheshatshiu Innu School in Labrador, the first drop of sweet molasses dough falling into a bubbling pan of fat gives off an aroma that p...
Jun 04, 2023
'Travesty' or 'forward thinking'? Hundreds weigh in on one-click citizenship oath
OTTAWA - Allowing new Canadians to take the oath of citizenship by clicking a box online is a disgusting idea that will cheapen the process and open the door to fraud - or a forward-thinking notion th...
Jun 04, 2023
Canadian soldiers, American firefighters now battling blazes in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX - Canadian soldiers and firefighters from abroad are now on the ground helping to extinguish wildfires burning in several parts of Nova Scotia for the past week. Members of the Canadian Armed ...
Jun 04, 2023
Panthers not about to panic over Game 1 loss to Golden Knights
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice might have been channelling his inner Aaron Rodgers when he told the assembled media Saturday night to "breathe." The Panthers had minutes earlier ...
Jun 03, 2023
Late penalty helps Vancouver Whitecaps claim point in 1-1 draw with Kansas
VANCOUVER - A late penalty from Ryan Gauld helped lift the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 Major League Soccer draw with Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night at B.C. Place. Vancouver (5-5-6) appeared t...
Jun 03, 2023
Golden Knights rally in third to tip Panthers in Stanley Cup final opener
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Zach Whitecloud scored from long-range with just over 13 minutes left, after Adin Hill made arguably the best save of the playoffs, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Florida Panth...
Jun 03, 2023
Golden Knights rally in third to tip Panthers in Stanley Cup final opener
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Zach Whitecloud scored from long-range with just over 13 minutes left, after Adin Hill made arguably the best save of the playoffs, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Florida Panth...
Jun 03, 2023