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Returner Leake looking to help Edmonton Elks reverse their fortunes in 2024
It certainly would be fitting if Javon Leake broke the CFL single-season record for punt-return touchdowns in 2024. The CFL's top special-teams player last season signed a one-year deal with the Edmon...
Feb 22, 2024
Canada pledges $80.5M for Kenya-led mission to improve security in Haiti
OTTAWA - Canada is putting $80.5 million toward a mission to improve security conditions in Haiti, where rampant gang violence has caused an ongoing crisis. Global Affairs Canada says the money will g...
Feb 22, 2024
Cirstea saves 6 match points in Dubai quarterfinals win over Vondrousova
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova lost from 6-2, 5-1 ahead against Sorana Cirstea in the Dubai Championships quarterfinals on Thursday. Vondrousova blew six mat...
Feb 22, 2024
Kodiaks' Anderson, Moes recognized in ACAC volleyball awards
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two Lethbridge College Kodiaks men's volleyball players have been recognized for their impressive seasons.The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) announced awards winners for ...
Feb 22, 2024
Mayor of Gatineau resigns citing difficult climate for municipal politicians
MONTREAL - The mayor of Gatineau, Que., has abruptly resigned her post, citing a difficult climate for municipal politicians in the province. France Blisle says her resignation takes effect immediatel...
Feb 22, 2024
Trudeau jabs Poilievre over bill that could usher in digital ID for porn browsing
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau took an unprompted jab at his main political rival today over a Senate porn bill that the prime minister says could usher in a digital ID for adults who want to browse certain ...
Feb 22, 2024
Young Canadians start qualifying road, looking to advance to 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup
With club connections from Croatia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico and the Netherlands as well as Canada and the United States, the current edition of the Canadian under-20 men's soccer team ...
Feb 22, 2024
Canadiens claim forward Colin White off waivers from Penguins
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens claimed forward Colin White off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday. White went without a point through 11 games in Pittsburgh while producing five goals...
Feb 22, 2024
Safety is priority following worker's death in Vancouver crane incident: mayor
VANCOUVER - The mayor of Vancouver says he is "deeply saddened" by the death of a worker when the load from a crane fell on a building under construction in the city's Oakridge neighbourhood, and work...
Feb 22, 2024
Foreign interference inquiry tries to allay diaspora community concerns
OTTAWA - A federal inquiry into foreign interference is trying to allay concerns that participating in the commission's work could put members of diaspora communities at risk. Commissioner Marie-Jose ...
Feb 22, 2024