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Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operations
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - The Washington Capitals named Chris Patrick as their general manager on Monday with longtime GM Brian MacLellan remaining president of hockey operations. Patrick, 48, who was als...
Jul 08, 2024
Quebec, provincial police union reach 6-year contract deal, to be presented this week
QUEBEC CITY, Que. - The Quebec government and the association representing provincial police officers have reached a new agreement in principle on a six-year contract. Both sides were forced back to t...
Jul 08, 2024
Federal fisheries minister calls for review of arrest, treatment of Mi'kmaq fishers
OTTAWA - The federal Fisheries Department has called an external review into the conduct of its officers who allegedly arrested and dumped two Indigenous men at a Nova Scotia gas station without shoes...
Jul 08, 2024
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign former CFL all-star receiver Lucky Whitehead
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-4) have signed free agent receiver Lucky Whitehead to the practice roster, the team announced Monday. It will be Whitehead's second stint with Winnipeg. The 32-...
Jul 08, 2024
Arson charges laid after fire destroys Cardston home
CARDSTON, AB - One person has been charged following a house fire in Cardston.The RCMP says it occurred early in the morning on June 9.The home was completely destroyed.Following the initial investiga...
Jul 08, 2024
Elina Svitolina wins at Wimbledon on 'difficult day' for Ukraine
LONDON (AP) - Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina fought back tears after her victory at Wimbledon on Monday following news of a Russian missile attack in her home country. She beat Wang Xinyu 6-2...
Jul 08, 2024
Scorching summer heat hits Canada, remnants of hurricane Beryl on the way
MONTREAL - Sweltering summer weather is blanketing much of the country today, with Environment Canada issuing heat warnings for parts of eight provinces and the Northwest Territories. Temperatures in ...
Jul 08, 2024
Alberta-wide heat warning to last all week
LETHBRIDGE, AB - High temperatures are expected in all Alberta communities this week.Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the entire province."Extremely hot temperatures are expected this ...
Jul 08, 2024
Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley sign multi-year deals with Toronto Raptors
TORONTO - All-star forward Scottie Barnes and point guard Immanuel Quickley have both officially re-signed with the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors announced that Barnes signed an extension and Quickley ...
Jul 08, 2024
Former CFL executive Christina Litz named president of Northern Super League
Christina Litz, whose resume includes executive stints with the Canadian Football League, Woodbine Entertainment and Manitoba's True North Sports and Entertainment, has been named president of the Nor...
Jul 08, 2024