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Advocates: Farah's story can help other trafficking victims
LONDON (AP) - Until this week, Mo Farah was a four-time Olympic champion winding down his hugely successful career as a long-distance runner. Now he's an icon for another reason: He is the most promin...
Jul 13, 2022
Police seek those who helped rider after motorcycle collision
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Witnesses to a serious collision Tuesday between an SUV and a motorcycle provided emergency first aid to the rider and police say those people could help the investigation.The 58-ye...
Jul 13, 2022
Canada expects more attacking challenge from Jamaica at CONCACAF W Championship
After facing packed defences against Trinidad and Tobago, Panama and Costa Rica in the group stage, Canada expects a more attacking challenge from Jamaica on Thursday in the semifinal of the CONCACAF ...
Jul 13, 2022
Habs sign top pick Slafkovsky to entry-level deal, add depth in free agency
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens locked up first-overall pick Juraj Slafkovsky and beefed up their depth with one-year contracts as NHL free agency opened Wednesday. The Canadiens announced a three-y...
Jul 13, 2022
Where do Canada's provinces and territories stand on COVID-19 fourth doses?
Canada's provinces are taking differing approaches to rolling out fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Some are offering the second boosters to all adults in response to the highly contagious BA.4 and B...
Jul 13, 2022
Greenhouses prepare for extreme temperatures, high UV index
CYPRESS COUNTY, AB - Greenhouses in and around the city are gearing up for the upcoming summer months, which have already seen a heat warning for most of southeastern Alberta.Medicine Hat, widely know...
Jul 13, 2022
Ottawa Senators sign Claude Giroux to three-year, US$19.5 contract
OTTAWA - Claude Giroux is heading north. The Ottawa Senators signed the forward to a deal worth US$19.5 over three years as NHL free agency opened Wednesday. The move is another big one in the nation'...
Jul 13, 2022
Giroux joins the Senators, Campbell heads to the Oilers as NHL free agency opens
The Ottawa Senators brought a local product home. The Edmonton Oilers finally solidified a troublesome position. NHL free agency opened with a bang Wednesday as the Senators signed veteran forward Cla...
Jul 13, 2022
'We want to bring the juice:' Maciocia wants more pep from Alouettes
MONTREAL - Danny Maciocia wants to see the Alouettes play with a lot more pace. The Montreal general manager says he met with the team Friday to share his vision after taking over head coaching duties...
Jul 13, 2022
Canada Soccer stays in-house in choosing Earl Cochrane as its new general secretary
TORONTO - After an "extensive global recruitment process," Canada Soccer stayed in-house to find a successor to general secretary Peter Montopoli. The top job has been given to Earl Cochrane, who has ...
Jul 13, 2022