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Ukrainian president in U.S. capital pushing gridlocked lawmakers to advance aid funds
WASHINGTON - There's little evidence Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy has managed to change any minds on Capitol Hill. Zelenskyy is in the U.S. capital in an effort to convince Republican lawma...
Dec 12, 2023

Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen takes offence to comments from teammate's dad, breaks out of slump
DENVER (AP) - Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen said he had added incentive for his big game Monday night after taking offence to comments from the dad of one of his teammates concerning his o...
Dec 12, 2023

Polish far-right lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candle in parliament
A far-right lawmaker in the Polish parliament used a fire extinguisher on Tuesday and put out a candle on a menorah that was lit for the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. All major political forces quickly den...
Dec 12, 2023

Rights boss starts inquiry into Vancouver police media restrictions at camp removal
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's Human Rights Commissioner has launched an inquiry into police restrictions on media covering the decampment in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside in April. Kasari Govender sa...
Dec 12, 2023

Revealing allegations on Nijjar death meant to 'put a chill' on India, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he chose to reveal a possible link between the Indian government and the killing of a Canadian to "put a chill" on India amid concerns in the Sikh community...
Dec 12, 2023

Minister mum on confidence in CBC head, says work to find successor begins next year
OTTAWA - Heritage Minister Pascale St. Onge says the government will convene a committee early in the new year to begin searching for a new head of CBC/Radio-Canada. The mandate of the public broadcas...
Dec 12, 2023

CF Montreal acquires defender Ruan, $500K from D.C. United for Aaron Herrera
MONTREAL - CF Montreal acquired defender Ruan and US$500,000 in 2024 general allocation money from D.C. United in exchange for defender Aaron Herrera on Tuesday. Ruan had six assists in 24 appearances...
Dec 12, 2023

Canadian defender Zorhan Bassong signs with Sporting Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Sporting Kansas City has signed Canadian international defender Zorhan Bassong for the 2024 MLS season with club options for 2025 and 2026. The 24-year-old left back, who was born i...
Dec 12, 2023

An MLS first as former player Ricketts adds esports gaming role to Whitecaps duties
An avid video gamer, former Canadian international Tosaint Ricketts grew up playing "Metal Gear Solid," "Call of Duty," and "Fortnite" among other titles. "I never really loved playing sports games gr...
Dec 12, 2023

Lyon rewards Canadian international defender Vanessa Gilles with loan extension
LYON, France - Lyon is extending its loan of Vanessa Gilles, ensuring the Canadian international defender stays with the French powerhouse through June 2025. The 27-year-old from Ottawa joined Lyon on...
Dec 12, 2023