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Close to 2 years on as VP of culture and inclusion, Raptors' Wiggins has just begun
John Wiggins has been preparing for what he's doing now his whole life. Even if he wasn't aware of it. The important work the Toronto Raptors do off the court that John helps spearhead has been someth...
Feb 24, 2022
Prospect of protest 'convoy' in D.C. yet to fully coalesce as authorities get ready
WASHINGTON - An Ottawa-inspired "freedom convoy" is making its way to the U.S. capital, but as of now, it has little else in common with its Canadian namesake. Where the protests in Canada's capital w...
Feb 24, 2022
McGregor named captain of Canada's Para hockey team for upcoming Paralympics
Tyler McGregor has been named captain of Canada's Para hockey team for the upcoming Beijing Paralympics. It will be the third time the 27-year-old from Forest, Ont., has suited up for Canada at the Pa...
Feb 24, 2022
Saskatchewan Announces $2.2 million for Training Voucher Program
The Government of Saskatchewan announced $2.2 million in funding to help individuals train and re-enter the labour force with new marketable skills. The funding will be provided through the Training V...
Feb 24, 2022
Canadian cricketers wrap up T20 World Cup qualifier with win over Bahrain
MUSCAT, Oman - Captain Navneet Dhaliwal hit a swashbuckling 54 and Harsh Thaker took four wickets as Canada defeated Bahrain by seven wickets Thursday to finish fifth at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qu...
Feb 24, 2022
Live updates: Macron vows 'no weakness' in reply to Russia
The latest on the Russia-Ukraine crisis: -- PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron says France and its European allies did everything to try to head off the attack on Ukraine. He said that they will...
Feb 24, 2022
AP Source: UEFA to move Champions League final out of Russia
UEFA will no longer stage this season's Champions League final in St. Petersburg after Russia attacked Ukraine, The Associated Press has learned. An extraordinary meeting of the UEFA executive committ...
Feb 24, 2022
AP Source: UEFA to move Champions League final out of Russia
UEFA will no longer stage this season's Champions League final in St. Petersburg after Russia attacked Ukraine, The Associated Press has learned. An extraordinary meeting of the UEFA executive committ...
Feb 24, 2022
Russia attacks Ukraine, examining the Emergencies Act: In The News for Feb. 24
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 24 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Feb 24, 2022
Alberta aiming for budget rebound on soaring oil and natural gas prices
EDMONTON - It's budget day in Alberta, and Premier Jason Kenney says there will be a massive infusion of money for the health-care system. Kenney says the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a system that h...
Feb 24, 2022