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World Cup snowboarders buzzing over faster big air slope at Commonwealth Stadium
EDMONTON - Organizers are promising a steeper, faster slope as the FIS snowboard big air World Cup returns to Commonwealth Stadium this weekend. Sixty of the world's top male riders and 30 female ride...
Dec 06, 2023
Canada's Henderson and Conners happy to be reunited at Grant Thornton Invitational
Canada's Brooke Henderson and Corey Conners are a perfect 1-0 when paired together on the golf course. They're ready to improve their decade-old record this week. Henderson and Conners were teammates ...
Dec 06, 2023
'Sho' Him the Money: Sports prof says an Ohtani signing would be worth Jays' overpay
A so-called "overpay" for top free agent Shohei Ohtani would be worth it for the Toronto Blue Jays considering all the extra benefits such a signing would create, a Canadian sports management associat...
Dec 06, 2023
Cyberactivity targeting elections on rise, says report from Canada's e-spy service
OTTAWA - A new federal report says cyberthreat activity targeting elections is increasing worldwide, and is now more likely to be seen in Canada's next federal ballot. The report by the Canadian Centr...
Dec 06, 2023
Police: Suspect dead amid reports of multiple victims in shooting at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Police said a suspect was found dead Wednesday as officers responded to an active shooter and reports of multiple victims at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The university said o...
Dec 06, 2023
Interfaith Food Bank unveils new cold storage units
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Interfaith Food Bank has installed two new cold storage units, which are significantly larger than the previous ones.The project cost approximately $140,000, the majority of which...
Dec 06, 2023
Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson victorious to open World Beach Pro Tour final
DOHA, Qatar - Toronto's Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson opened the World Beach Pro Tour finals Wednesday by sweeping Sarah Hughes and Kelly Cheng of the United States. The Canadian duo ra...
Dec 06, 2023
Red Wings expect Patrick Kane to make debut Thursday night at home against Sharks
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings say Patrick Kane is ready to make his season debut. Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde told reporters Wednesday that he expects the newly signed veteran to play Thursda...
Dec 06, 2023
MPs to vote on sending Speaker Fergus video controversy to committee
OTTAWA - The House of Commons is debating whether to have a committee determine if Speaker Greg Fergus should be punished for a video message he filmed that was played at a political party convention....
Dec 06, 2023
Soccer icon Christine Sinclair launches foundation to help 'girls with goals'
VANCOUVER - Having closed the door on her international career, Christine Sinclair can now focus on playing for the Portland Thorns - and helping others. While the former Canada captain has said she c...
Dec 06, 2023