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Conservatives maintain fundraising lead over Liberals with $5M edge in second quarter
OTTAWA - The Conservative party continues to hold a big fundraising edge over the Liberals, bringing in millions more than the governing party in this year's second quarter. The Tories raised nearly $...
Jul 31, 2023
Canada drops 9-6 decision to Finland in Hlinka Gretzky Cup opener
TRENN, Slovakia - Canada's national men's summer under-18 team dropped a 9-6 decision to Finland on Monday at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Canada led 3-1 after 11 minutes but Finland rebounded with three g...
Jul 31, 2023
Canada left searching for answers in wake of shocking exit from Women's World Cup
Canada leaves the FIFA Women's World Cup early and shell-shocked. And, in some cases, in tears.The Olympic champion Canadians were put to the sword Monday in a shocking, lopsided 4-0 loss to Australia...
Jul 31, 2023
'Why not?': Former Broncos player has sights set on Paralympic wheelchair basketball
Ryan Straschnitzki's Paralympic dreams haven't fizzled, but his path to the international stage could take him from the ice to the hardwood.The 24-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., was paralyzed from the ...
Jul 31, 2023
Mixed doubles wheelchair curling added to 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy
BONN, Germany - Wheelchair mixed doubles curling added to the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games is music to the ears of Karen O'Neill. The CEO of the Canadian Paralympic Committee says that addition plays ...
Jul 31, 2023
Saskatchewan man convicted of killing brother 26 years ago over farm dispute
Barbara Hayes says she may now have a chance to heal after the man she once called her husband was found guilty of second-degree murder over the death of his brother.Hayes, speaking in Court of King's...
Jul 31, 2023
Struggling Edmonton Elks promote Jarious Jackson to offensive coordinator
EDMONTON - The struggling Edmonton Elks reassigned assistant coach Stephen McAdoo on Monday and promoted pass game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Jarious Jackson to offensive coordinator. The move...
Jul 31, 2023
EDITOR'S NOTE: Prepare to lose access to local news on Facebook, Google
By now many of you have likely heard about Canada's Online News Act - formerly known as Bill C-18. The new law calls for big tech companies to compensate media outlets and aims to make a more level pl...
Jul 31, 2023
Winds play key role as wildfire continues to threaten Osoyoos, B.C.
Winds will likely be a major factor in the battle to save the southern British Columbia town of Osoyoos from a raging wildfire, but the latest forecast offers some hope. Environment Canada is calling ...
Jul 31, 2023
CF Montreal trades defender Camacho to Columbus Crew for general allocation money
MONTREAL - CF Montreal traded defender Rudy Camacho to the Columbus Crew for US$400,000 in general allocation money on Monday. Camacho was consistently in Montreal's starting 11 this season, having pl...
Jul 31, 2023