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Talk It Out: Toronto Raptors' improved communication paying off defensively
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors are a naturally quiet group off the court. Speaking up, especially on defence, will be an important part of turning around their season. The normally reserved OG Anunoby ...
Dec 14, 2023
Homan remains undefeated in curling's Masters with win over Hasselborg
SASKATOON - Ottawa's Rachel Homan remained perfect at the Grand Slam of Curling's WFG Masters with a 7-5 win over Sweden's Anna Hasselborg in Draw 10 action on Thursday. Homan had the hammer coming in...
Dec 14, 2023
52 commerical and backyard flocks in B.C. have been infected with bird flu
VANCOUVER - More than 50 poultry farms in British Columbia have been infected with avian flu since October, but animal health officials say that rate is slowing as the fall migration of wild birds end...
Dec 14, 2023
Baby it's cold outside, so let's play some CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer
Forge FC coach Bobby Smyrniotis has one thought when it comes to hosting Mexico's Chivas Guadalajara in February at Hamilton's Tim Hortons Field. "To be honest, the colder the better," he said cheerfu...
Dec 14, 2023
Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke transfers to Indiana for last year of college
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke has transferred to Indiana University for his final year of college eligibility. Rourke, from Oakville, Ont., spent the past five years at Ohio U...
Dec 14, 2023
Senate passes Liberal bill that enshrines handgun freeze, targets ghost guns
OTTAWA - Senators have passed a government bill that cements restrictions on handguns, increases penalties for firearm trafficking and aims to curb homemade ghost guns. The legislation also includes a...
Dec 14, 2023
Hopeful Canadian Olympic first-timers get a taste of the pre-Paris spotlight
MONTREAL - Canadian athletes who hope to make their Olympic debuts in Paris 2024 are getting a taste of the spotlight they'll face when they compete on one of the world's biggest sporting stages. In a...
Dec 14, 2023
Ottawa should set deadline to clear immigration backlogs: House of Commons committee
OTTAWA - Members of the House of Commons immigration committee say the government should set a deadline to clear immigration application backlogs and appoint an ombudsperson to hold the department acc...
Dec 14, 2023
Albertans voice priorities for new social studies curriculum in survey
EDMONTON, AB - A survey by Alberta Education showed that residents are hoping for a stronger focus on history and global events in the new social studies curriculum.Almost 13,000 questionnaires were c...
Dec 14, 2023
Death toll among B.C.'s homeless rising, hits 342 people last year: Coroner's report
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Coroners Service says there's been a sharp increase in deaths among people experiencing homelessness. A statement from the coroners service says the deaths of 342 people ...
Dec 14, 2023