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Jets acquire defenceman Kniazev from Sharks in exchange for Gawanke
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have acquired defenceman Artemi Kniazev from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for blue liner Leon Gawanke. The 22-year-old Kniazev played 61 games for the AHL's San Jose Ba...
Jul 02, 2023

Nearly 200 households in need of shelter after moving day in Quebec: housing agency
MONTREAL - Nearly 200 Quebec households have been forced to find temporary shelter after failing to find a new place to live on the province's annual moving day, the provincial housing agency said Sat...
Jul 02, 2023

A new reality for summer day camps: possible disruptions due to air quality
TORONTO - The summertime goal at Nicolas Hurtado's camp is to get kids playing as much soccer as possible. But in the wake of exceedingly poor outdoor air quality, last-minute prep for summer fun at h...
Jul 02, 2023

Baltimore block party shooting leaves 2 dead and 28 injured, including 3 critically hurt, police say
BALTIMORE (AP) - Two people were killed and 28 were wounded when gunfire erupted at a block party in Baltimore Sunday morning, including three who are in critical condition, police said. Baltimore Pol...
Jul 02, 2023

Sneakers of the House: Canada's MPs embrace comfort, style in office footwear trend
OTTAWA, Ill. - You won't catch Omar Alghabra in a pair of Jordans. The federal transport minister has been loyal to the Adidas brand ever since he was a kid playing soccer in Saudi Arabia. "Adidas was...
Jul 02, 2023

Montreal wants more affordable housing, developers want to make a profit
MONTREAL - For six years, the City of Montreal has been sitting on a vast piece of land that could help relieve a housing shortage, but private developers, whom the city needs to realize its vision fo...
Jul 02, 2023

B.C. Lions pumped about battle of CFL's undefeated with Argos
SURREY, B.C. - CFL fans have just begun learning Chad Kelly's name. But B.C. Lions defensive back Garry Peters has the book on the 29-year-old quarterback who shot into the spotlight when he came off ...
Jul 02, 2023

Canada ties Guatemala, has back against wall in Gold Cup after second straight draw
HOUSTON - Canada battled to a 0-0 draw against Guatemala Saturday night, a result that left the national men's soccer team with its back against the wall in CONCACAF Gold Cup play. Canada went into th...
Jul 01, 2023

Visiting Blue Bombers storm past Alouettes 17-3
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes' two-game unbeaten streak came to an abrupt end on Saturday night as they dropped a 17-3 decision to the dominant Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Heavy rain and lightning forc...
Jul 01, 2023

Sporting KC cruises to 3-0 victory over Whitecaps
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Rmi Walter and Alan Pulido scored first-half goals and Sporting Kansas City breezed to a 3-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night. Walter found the net for the fi...
Jul 01, 2023