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Quebec businessman and philanthropist André Chagnon, founder of Vidéotron, dead at 94
MONTREAL - Andr Chagnon, a Quebec businessman who founded telecommunications giant Vidotron and later set up one of the largest family foundations in the country, has died. In a statement, his family ...
Oct 08, 2022
Canada blends experience and youth in roster for Americas Rugby Trophy competition
Toronto Arrows flanker Lucas Rumball leads Canada's 32-man roster for the new Americas Rugby Trophy competition scheduled for later this month in Brazil. The three-country developmental tournament, wh...
Oct 08, 2022
Vegas showgirls describe shock of stabbings that left 2 dead
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Victims of a quick series of stabbings on the Las Vegas Strip described the shock and horror of the unexpected attack on a group of showgirls and others outside a casino that left two...
Oct 08, 2022
Young Canadian international forward Clarissa Larisey on the move and loving it
Clarissa Larisey's soccer road has taken her from Ottawa to Memphis, Reykjavik and Glasgow. Now the 23-year-old hopes to see the World Cup in her future. "It's been amazing," said Larisey. "I've alway...
Oct 08, 2022
Flames sign head coach Darryl Sutter to multi-year contract extension
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed head coach Darryl Sutter to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Saturday. Sutter, the reigning Jack Adams Award winner, led the team to a 50-21...
Oct 08, 2022
'The game has never been as dynamic': NHL stars wowed by skill league-wide
The NHL experienced an injection of offence last season. Led by the exploits of stars like Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid and Roman Josi, teams across the league averaged 3.14 goals per game - the mo...
Oct 08, 2022
Santiago Espinal returns to Blue Jays lineup for Game 2 against Mariners
TORONTO - Santiago Espinal is back in the Toronto Blue Jays' lineup for Game 2 of the American League wild card series. He will hit ninth against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday afternoon. Espinal wi...
Oct 08, 2022
Fernandez, Andreescu headline Canadian women's Billie Jean King Cup team
Leylah Fernandez and Bianca Andreescu will headline the Canadian women's team at the Billie Jean King Cup finals next month in Glasgow, Scotland. Rebecca Marino, Gabriela Dabrowski and Carol Zhao were...
Oct 08, 2022
Shapovalov falls out of Japan Open in three-set semifinal loss to Fritz
TOKYO (AP) - Denis Shapovalov's run at the Japan Open came to a close Saturday after a 3-6, 7-6 (5), 3-6 semifinal loss at the hands of Taylor Fritz. Fritz, who spent a week in quarantine after testin...
Oct 08, 2022
'Fake heiress' released to house arrest, fights deportation
NEW YORK (AP) - Phony socialite and convicted swindler Anna Sorokin, whose scheme inspired a Netflix series, has been released from U.S. immigration custody to house arrest, immigration officials and ...
Oct 08, 2022