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New Zealand qualifies for Olympics while Canada's men face rugby sevens relegation
KALANG, Singapore - New Zealand defeated Argentina 19-17 Sunday to win the HSBC Singapore Sevens and become the first men's team to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The news was not so good for th...
Apr 9, 2023
Alberta Pulse Growers commits $3 million over five years to root rot research
The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission (APG) approved an investment of $3 million over five years for research projects that reduce the risk of root rot.APG officials say root rot continues to be a majo...
Apr 9, 2023
Review of democratic processes needed as ministerial responsibility changes: experts
OTTAWA - One of the longest House of Commons committee filibusters in the last 10 years was the recent marathon attempt by the Liberals to prevent the prime minister's chief of staff from testifying a...
Apr 9, 2023
'A hell of a choice': Patients left frustrated amid delays to access assisted dying
OTTAWA - John Scully has been living with a major depressive disorder diagnosis for four decades, and despite trying nearly every treatment known to medicine, from shock therapy to trans-magnetic stim...
Apr 9, 2023
Quebec tragedies put mental health in spotlight, but expert warns of stigma
MONTREAL - A series of tragic incidents in Quebec has thrown the issue of the suspects' mental health into the spotlight, but a Canada Research Chair holder says the debate risks unfairly stigmatizing...
Apr 9, 2023
Whitecaps exercise patience, take down Timbers 1-0
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps were able to overcome two disallowed goals on Saturday night before finally notching a winner in the 74th minute to beat the Portland Timbers 1-0 in Major League So...
Apr 8, 2023
Canucks hand Flames 3-2 shootout loss, dimming Calgary's playoff hopes
VANCOUVER - Andrei Kuzmenko scored in the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks handed the Calgary Flames a devastating 3-2 loss on Saturday. The result means Calgary (37-27-16) now sits one point behind...
Apr 8, 2023
Trout's 3-run homer powers Angels' rally past Toronto 9-5
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Mike Trout hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels roared back from a four-run deficit for a 9-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday nig...
Apr 8, 2023
Toronto FC extends unbeaten run while Nashville records another shutout in 0-0 draw
NASHVILLE - Toronto FC extended its unbeaten run to six games and Nashville SC posted its fifth shutout of the season as the two teams battled to a 0-0 draw in MLS play Saturday. Nashville goalkeeper ...
Apr 8, 2023
New England rolls to 4-0 win over struggling CF Montreal
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Dylan Borrero and Carles Gil scored first-half goals and the New England Revolution cruised to a 4-0 victory over CF Montreal on Saturday night. New England grabbed a 1-0 lead...
Apr 8, 2023