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Prince Edward Island's Birt is bubble-bound but first wants provincial title
Suzanne Birt can book her ticket for the Calgary bubble. The veteran skip wants to make sure she's wearing familiar Prince Edward Island colours when she's there. Birt will be a heavy favourite in a b...
Jan 26, 2021

Canadian-born Sylvan Adams has big plans for Israel Start-Up Nation cycling team
With British star Chris Froome and Ottawa's Michael Woods leading the way this year, Canadian-born co-owner Sylvan Adams has big plans for the Israel Start-Up Nation team. And they go well beyond mere...
Jan 26, 2021

Canadian Press NewsAlert: No charges in RCMP shooting of N.B. man Rodney Levi
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's Public Prosecutions Service has concluded no charges will be filed against police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Rodney Levi last year. The prosecutions servi...
Jan 26, 2021

Canadian James Hinchcliffe inks full-time ride with Andretti for 2021 IndyCar season
Canada's James Hinchcliffe will return as a full-time driver on the IndyCar circuit in 2021. Andretti Autosport announced Tuesday that Hinchcliffe will drive the No. 29 Honda this season. The 34-year-...
Jan 26, 2021

Maple Leafs backup goalie Jack Campbell out 'weeks' with leg injury
CALGARY - Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe says backup goaltender Jack Campbell will be out "weeks" with a leg injury. Campbell was hurt late in Toronto's 3-2 win at Calgary on Sunday when...
Jan 26, 2021

Bloc leader doubles down on remarks about Transport Minister Omar Alghabra
OTTAWA - Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet is standing by comments he made about Transport Minister Omar Alghabra earlier this month that sparked criticism he was trying to tar the new cabinet...
Jan 26, 2021

Members of Kenney's UCP caucus nix NDP bid to seek details of failed Keystone XL deal
EDMONTON, AB - Members of Premier Jason Kenney's caucus have refused an Opposition NDP bid to make public details of Alberta's $7.5-billion investment in the failed Keystone XL pipeline project.The ei...
Jan 26, 2021

Canadian mixed doubles championship to feature 35 teams, worlds berth on the line
OTTAWA - A field of 35 teams will compete in the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship this season, Curling Canada said Tuesday in a release. The March 18-25 competition will be held at Calgary'...
Jan 26, 2021

Couple accused of flying to Yukon for vaccine 'despicable': B.C. minister
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's public safety minister says a Vancouver couple accused of flying to Yukon to get a COVID-19 vaccine is one of the most "despicable" things he's heard in a long time. Mik...
Jan 26, 2021

Ottawa announces "highly-affected sectors" loan program
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If your business has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new program from the federal government might offer some assistance.Applications are now open for the Highly Af...
Jan 26, 2021