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Former fullback Steven Beitashour returns to Toronto to join coaching staff
Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser has added former TFC fullback Steven Beitashour and former Colorado Rapids assistant Wolde Harris to his coaching staff. While general manager Jason Hernandez first revea...
Feb 19, 2025

Judge questions NYC Mayor Eric Adams in hearing on Justice Department's fight to end corruption case
NEW YORK (AP) - A judge questioned New York City Mayor Eric Adams at the start of a hearing Wednesday to ensure he agreed with the Justice Department's request to drop corruption charges against him w...
Feb 19, 2025

Springer likely to share leadoff spot, will see some time in left field this season
DUNEDIN - His spot at the top of the batting order no longer secure and his statistics trending downward, George Springer has plenty to prove as he enters the penultimate season of his six-year deal w...
Feb 19, 2025

Quebec tables bill to limit strikes; union says it's a 'declaration of war'
QUBEC - The Quebec government has tabled a new bill to limit the duration of strikes and lockouts. Tabled today by Labour Minister Jean Boulet, the bill aims to protect services required to maintain "...
Feb 19, 2025

Dabrowski, Routliffe eliminated in Dubai with loss to Noskova, Putintseva
DUBAI - Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand were eliminated from women's doubles competition at the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 4-6, 6-3, 10-2 loss to Czechia's Linda N...
Feb 19, 2025

Homan secures playoff berth in Tournament of Hearts with win over B.C.
THUNDER BAY - Rachel Homan's curling team secured a playoff spot at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with a 7-5 win over B.C.'s Corryn Brown. Homan improved to 6-0 at the Canadian women's curling cha...
Feb 19, 2025
Provincial inflation up 2.4 per cent
After dropping to 1.8 per cent in December, the January inflation numbers for Saskatchewan are up to 2.4 per cent. By contrast, the national rate was 1.9 per cent. An almost double digit increase in t...
Feb 19, 2025

Canadian Armed Forces says it's on track to meet this year's recruitment goal
OTTAWA - More Canadians have expressed an interest in joining the military since U.S. President Donald Trump took office - but the Canadian Armed Forces isn't attributing that spike to Trump and his t...
Feb 19, 2025

Alberta Premier Smith to give update on response to health corruption allegations
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to provide an update today on the government's response to allegations of government interference in lucrative medical contracts. Health Minister ...
Feb 19, 2025

Ottawa purchases 500,000 bird flu vaccine doses to help protect people most at risk
The federal government says it has purchased 500,000 doses of bird flu vaccine to ensure Canada is ready for potential health threats. The Public Health Agency of Canada says it secured supplies of GS...
Feb 19, 2025