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Canadian women advance to quarterfinals, men out of medal contention at rugby sevens
VANCOUVER - The Canadian men and women's rugby teams both recorded wins Saturday but only the women were able to advance to the quarterfinals of the HSBC Canada Sevens Tournament at BC Place Stadium. ...
Mar 04, 2023
'I'm just so proud:' Curling legend Colleen Jones watches son make Brier debut
LONDON, Ont. - Luke Saunders turned to his left and waved in the direction of the Nova Scotia supporters as his team was introduced Saturday at the Canadian men's curling championship. In the back row...
Mar 04, 2023
Maple Leafs goalie Maple Murray returns from injury against Canucks
VANCOUVER - Matt Murray is returning to the Maple Leafs net and will get the start Saturday as Toronto faces off against the Canucks in Vancouver. A nagging ankle injury took the 28-year-old goaltende...
Mar 04, 2023
Nunavut's Jake Higgs guides his team to territory's first-ever win at Brier
LONDON, Ont. - Nunavut has its first-ever victory at the Canadian men's curling championship. Skip Jake Higgs guided his team to a 7-4 win over Nathan Young of Newfoundland and Labrador on Saturday. T...
Mar 04, 2023
Vinny Capra drives in seven runs as Blue Jays tame Tigers 18-5
LAKELAND, Fla. - The Toronto Blue Jays exploded for 13 runs in the fourth inning en route to an 18-5 dismantling of the Detroit Tigers in spring training baseball action on Saturday. Second baseman Vi...
Mar 04, 2023
Canadian Press newscaster Geri Smith, on air for nearly 35 years, dead at 60
TORONTO - Geraldine "Geri" Smith, a long-time Canadian Press newscaster whose voice became familiar to listeners across the country during her nearly 35 years with the national wire service, has died....
Mar 04, 2023
Canada's James Crawford wins downhill silver at World Cup stop in Aspen
ASPEN, Colo. - Toronto skier James Crawford won a silver medal in men's downhill at the World Cup stop in Aspen on Saturday. Crawford, who won the super-G at the world championships last month in Cour...
Mar 04, 2023
Canadian rover helping in global search for frozen water on dark side of the moon
EDMONTON - The Canadian lunar rover could soon help reveal the moon's dark side. The country's first moon rover is set to put the Canadian Space Agency at the forefront of space exploration, helping i...
Mar 04, 2023
Grand opening for Boreal Colours set for Monday
A new hair salon in La Ronge is only days away from opening. "Grand opening is Monday," owner Karli Carr said. "We are having like a meet and greet with snacks and then Tuesday we will have clients."O...
Mar 04, 2023
Canada's Blondin claims silver in mass start at world speedskating championships
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands - Canadian Ivanie Blondin skated to a silver medal in the women's mass start at the world speedskating championships on Saturday. The Ottawa skater finished in a time of eight ...
Mar 04, 2023