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Canadian Hockey League names first full-time President
TORONTO, ON - Dan MacKenzie has been named the first ever full-time President of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL).The former National Basketball Association (NBA) executive will start in his new role ...
Jul 30, 2019 CHL Logo provided by the WHL at www.whl.ca
Canadians Schnur, Pospisil and Polansky awarded Rogers Cup wild cards
MONTREAL - Canadians Brayden Schnur, Vasek Pospisil and Peter Polansky have earned wild-card entries into the main draw of the upcoming Rogers Cup men's tennis tournament in Montreal. Schnur, ranked 9...
Jul 30, 2019
Prince Harry says he and Meghan will have 2 kids 'maximum'
LONDON - Prince Harry says he and his wife Meghan will have no more than two children because of concerns for the environment. In an interview with primatologist Jane Goodall for British Vogue, Harry ...
Jul 30, 2019
Kunitz takes front-office role with Blackhawks after announcing retirement
CHICAGO - Four-time Stanley Cup-winning forward Chris Kunitz has retired after 15 seasons in the NHL. The 39-year-old Regina native, who played for Chicago last season, will stay with the Blackhawks a...
Jul 30, 2019
Can Lethbridge be the hub of golf in southern Alberta?
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Southern Alberta is a paradise for many golfers, with a wide variety of courses to choose from. In Lethbridge, there are five courses where players can hit the links. One of those is ...
Jul 30, 2019 'Varsity View', the second hole at the Lethbridge Country Club (Lethbridge News Now)
As megaproject nears completion, methylmercury concerns at Muskrat Falls linger
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The $12.7-billion Muskrat Falls hydroelectric dam in Labrador is finally nearing completion, billions of dollars over budget and years behind schedule. But as the public is off...
Jul 30, 2019
Brazilian police dismiss rape claim against Neymar
SAO PAULO - Brazilian police said Tuesday they have decided there are no grounds to bring rape charges against soccer star Neymar. And they're investigating whether his accuser filed a false report. "...
Jul 30, 2019
Former cabinet minister Tootoo won't seek re-election this fall in Nunavut
OTTAWA - Former Liberal cabinet minister turned Independent MP Hunter Tootoo says he is not running in this fall's election. In a statement, Tootoo says he has decided to leave public life after much ...
Jul 30, 2019
Riders' Powell, Ticats' Rolle, Lions' Lankford named top performers for Week 7
TORONTO - Saskatchewan running back William Powell, Hamilton defensive back Jumal Rolle and B.C. receiver Ryan Lankford are CFL top performers for Week 7. Powell ran for three touchdown...
Jul 30, 2019
Whitecaps sign goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau to multi-year contract extension
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps FC have signed goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau to a new contract through the 2022 Major League Soccer season, with an option for 2023. The 25-year-old from Candiac, Que.,...
Jul 30, 2019