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Ottawa fast-tracking travel visas for AIDS conference amid sharp criticism
OTTAWA - The federal government says it is now prioritizing temporary travel visas for people seeking to attend the International AIDS Conference in Montreal at the end of July. The move comes as the ...
Jul 12, 2022
Canadian-made tools on Webb space telescope help provide spectacular views of space
LONGUEUIL, Que. - NASA is releasing new photos from its James Webb Space Telescope that offer a glimpse into dying stars and distant galaxies. The United States agency released four new images today d...
Jul 12, 2022
Help wanted. Toronto FC continues to remake roster in search of success
The rebuilding job at Toronto FC is going slow, perhaps slower than anyone but coach Bob Bradley expected. Toronto, which finished 26th last season in the then-27-team league at 6-18-10, currently sta...
Jul 12, 2022
Flyers waive Lindblom, donate $100K to cancer organization
The Philadelphia Flyers placed forward Oskar Lindblom on waivers Tuesday with the intent of buying out the final year of the 25-year-old cancer survivor's contract. General manager Chuck Fletcher call...
Jul 12, 2022
Stampeders receiver Begelton equally adept to catching fish as he is footballs
He's one of the CFL's top receivers, but Reggie Begelton can catch more than just footballs. When the Calgary Stampeders' star is away from the field, he likes being on water and chasing whatever swim...
Jul 12, 2022
Canadians Kamal Miller, Dayne St. Clair headed to MLS all-star game
CF Montreal defender Kamal Miller and fellow Canadian Dayne St. Clair are headed to the MLS all-star game. Miller was chosen as one of commissioner Don Garber's picks. St. Clair gets the nod for his s...
Jul 12, 2022
Zach Collaros, Dalton Schoen and Peyton Logan earn CFL weekly honours
TORONTO - Quarterback Zach Collaros and receiver Dalton Schoen of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders kick-returner Peyton Logan were named the CFL's top performers of the week Tuesday. C...
Jul 12, 2022
Star defenceman Duncan Keith announces retirement after 17 NHL seasons
EDMONTON - Star NHL defenceman Duncan Keith has announced his retirement, ending a career that saw him lead the Chicago Blackhawks to three Stanley Cup titles while twice being named the NHL's top def...
Jul 12, 2022
Gaudreau, Malkin among the big names poised to hit NHL free agency
Buying season is almost upon NHL general managers. Free agency opens Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET with plenty of intriguing situations and scenarios. There are stars poised to potentially leave the only te...
Jul 12, 2022
Curling Canada drops Continental Cup tournament from 2022-23 schedule
TORONTO - The Continental Cup curling tournament has been cancelled for a third straight season as Curling Canada continues to revamp its competition schedule for the 2022-23 campaign. Curling Canada ...
Jul 12, 2022