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Blue Jays put reliever Trevor Richards on 15-day injured list; call up Bowden Francis
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have placed reliever Trevor Richards on the 15-day injured list with neck inflammation. The team also recalled fellow right-hander Bowden Francis from Triple-A Buffalo....
Aug 03, 2023
Germany's exit at the Women's World Cup caps wild finale to the group stage as upsets continue
SYDNEY (AP) - In a wild finale to the group stage of the Women's World Cup, two-time champion Germany was eliminated on Thursday and the second lowest-ranked team in the tournament, Morocco, advanced ...
Aug 03, 2023
Vancouver Whitecaps acquire Canadian defender Sam Adekugbe
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired Canadian defender Sam Adekugbe via transfer from Turkish side Hatayspor on Thursday. The 28-year-old wingback agreed to a Major League Soccer contract thro...
Aug 03, 2023
Oaks winner Elysian Field, Plate Trial victor Paramount Prince to run in King's Plate
TORONTO - Oaks winner Elysian Field and Plate Trial victor Paramount Prince will both run in the $1-million King's Plate. Mark Casse, the trainer for both horses, said Elysian field and Paramount Prin...
Aug 03, 2023
Alberta to pause new renewable energy permits while reviewing policies
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta said it is responding to concerns about green energy projects.Starting on August 3, 2023, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) will pause approvals for new...
Aug 03, 2023
Manitoba government promising up to $1M to support bid for basketball championship
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is promising up to $1 million dollars to support a bid by the Winnipeg Sea Bears to host the Canadian Elite Basketball League championship in 2025. The Sea Bears joi...
Aug 03, 2023
McCain Foundation donates $200K to Link Pathway
COALDALE, AB - A potato processor in southern Alberta is helping to develop a new walking and cycling trail connecting Coaldale and Lethbridge.The McCain Foundation has announced a donation of $200,00...
Aug 03, 2023
Vancouver, Montreal to host NBA pre-season contests in ninth NBA Canada Series
TORONTO - Vancouver and Montreal will be hosting NBA pre-season games come October in the ninth NBA Canada Series. The Toronto Raptors will be taking on the Sacramento Kings at Vancouver's Rogers Aren...
Aug 03, 2023
Edmonton Oilers hire Connor McDavid's agent Jeff Jackson as team CEO
EDMONTON - Former player agent Jeff Jackson, whose client list included superstar Connor McDavid, has been named CEO of hockey operations for the Edmonton Oilers, the team announced Thursday. The Oile...
Aug 03, 2023
LPS installs new software to investigate cryptocurrency crimes
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) said it is now properly equipped to investigate crimes involving cryptocurrency.The service is utilizing Chainalysis Reactor, a program that traces...
Aug 03, 2023