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'There's nothing like playing at home': Canadians relish Vancouver rugby sevens stop
VANCOUVER - The roar of the costume-clad crowd at B.C. Place Stadium is still special for Charity Williams. It's a sound and atmosphere the Canadian rugby star is eagerly anticipating as she prepares ...
Feb 20, 2025
Rideau Hall Foundation challenging local youth to "turn ideas into impact"
The Ingenious Challenge is tasking Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta youth, with turning their "ideas into real-world opportunities."Over a quarter of a million dollars in prizes will be given away t...
Feb 20, 2025
Muhammad, Shevchenko to defend their titles at UFC 315 in May in Montreal
UFC 315 in Montreal will feature two championship bouts with Belal (Remember The Name) Muhammad and Valentina (Bullet) Shevchenko putting their titles on the line May 10 at the Bell Centre. Muhammad (...
Feb 20, 2025
Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kiss
MADRID (AP) - Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales was found guilty of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso on Thursday for kissing her after the 2023 Women's World Cup final. He was fined mor...
Feb 20, 2025
Big stage for Northern Super League season-opening matches in Vancouver, Toronto
Vancouver Rise FC and AFC Toronto will kick off the Northern Super League with a bang - with opening games at B.C. Place Stadium and BMO Field, respectively. Vancouver will host Calgary Wild FC on Apr...
Feb 20, 2025
Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kiss
MADRID (AP) - Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales was found guilty of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso on Thursday for kissing her after the 2023 Women's World Cup final. He was fined mor...
Feb 20, 2025
Teenager detained after 2 killed in a knife attack at shopping center in Czech Republic
PRAGUE (AP) - Two women have died in a knife attack on Thursday at a shopping center in the Czech Republic, officials said. Police say they detained a teenage suspect in connection with the stabbings ...
Feb 20, 2025
In the news today: Canadians perception of U.S. changing, as new lumber tariffs loom
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Poll says 27% of Canadians see U.S. as an 'enemy' A new poll suggests that more than a quarter of Canadians - ...
Feb 20, 2025
Politics and sports set to collide as Canada, U.S. meet in 4 Nations final
BOSTON - Sports and politics will collide tonight in Boston as archrivals Canada and the United States compete in the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off. What might have been initially conceived as an ex...
Feb 20, 2025
After Chinese company divested from Calgary lithium firm, mystery firm stepped in
The federal government is going to court to force a Toronto company to sell a $34-million stake in a Calgary-based lithium firm that it bought off a Chinese company. The government had already deemed ...
Feb 20, 2025