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Returner Leake looking to help Edmonton Elks reverse their fortunes in 2024
It certainly would be fitting if Javon Leake broke the CFL single-season record for punt-return touchdowns in 2024. The CFL's top special-teams player last season signed a one-year deal with the Edmon...
Feb 22, 2024

Canada pledges $80.5M for Kenya-led mission to improve security in Haiti
OTTAWA - Canada is putting $80.5 million toward a mission to improve security conditions in Haiti, where rampant gang violence has caused an ongoing crisis. Global Affairs Canada says the money will g...
Feb 22, 2024

Cirstea saves 6 match points in Dubai quarterfinals win over Vondrousova
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova lost from 6-2, 5-1 ahead against Sorana Cirstea in the Dubai Championships quarterfinals on Thursday. Vondrousova blew six mat...
Feb 22, 2024

Young Canadians start qualifying road, looking to advance to 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup
With club connections from Croatia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico and the Netherlands as well as Canada and the United States, the current edition of the Canadian under-20 men's soccer team ...
Feb 22, 2024

Canadiens claim forward Colin White off waivers from Penguins
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens claimed forward Colin White off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday. White went without a point through 11 games in Pittsburgh while producing five goals...
Feb 22, 2024

Safety is priority following worker's death in Vancouver crane incident: mayor
VANCOUVER - The mayor of Vancouver says he is "deeply saddened" by the death of a worker when the load from a crane fell on a building under construction in the city's Oakridge neighbourhood, and work...
Feb 22, 2024

Foreign interference inquiry tries to allay diaspora community concerns
OTTAWA - A federal inquiry into foreign interference is trying to allay concerns that participating in the commission's work could put members of diaspora communities at risk. Commissioner Marie-Jose ...
Feb 22, 2024

Lawyer for victims' family members doubts Pickton will ever be granted parole
VANCOUVER - Serial killer Robert Pickton is now eligible to apply for day parole, but a lawyer representing family members of some of his victims says there's no chance of it being granted. The Parole...
Feb 22, 2024

Ohio mom who left toddler alone when she went on vacation pleads guilty to aggravated murder
An Ohio mother who left her 16-month-old daughter home alone in a playpen for 10 days last summer while she went on vacation pleaded guilty on Thursday to aggravated murder. Kristel Candelario, 32, al...
Feb 22, 2024

Sts'ailes, frustrated with the feds, signs and funds its own child welfare agreement
OTTAWA - A British Columbia First Nation has taken matters into its own hands after what leaders say has been a lack of commitment from the federal government to help them take full jurisdiction over ...
Feb 22, 2024