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Nelson Lokombo signs extension with Riders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are bringing back its starting safety from 2024.Nelson Lokobmo has been announced as the latest Rider to sign a contract extension.The Abbotsford, B.C., product will retur...
Jan 25, 2025
Avs GM MacFarland felt 'timing was right' to deal star forward Mikko Rantanen
BOSTON (AP) - Facing the prospect of Colorado's star winger Mikko Rantanen becoming an unrestricted free agent after this season, general manager Chris MacFarland felt the timing was right to deal him...
Jan 25, 2025
Canada Post gets $1-billion loan from federal government amid financial struggles
The federal government is providing a $1-billion loan to Canada Post to help the Crown corporation continue operating amid "significant financial challenges."Canada Post says it was notified it will r...
Jan 25, 2025
Senate confirms Noem as Trump's homeland security secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security ...
Jan 25, 2025
Some Century-brand tuna recalled because of undeclared wheat
OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notice for two kinds of canned Century-brand flaked tuna. The agency says two types of the brand's "hot and spicy" tuna were found to c...
Jan 25, 2025
Canadian women stay unbeaten, move into semifinals of Perth rugby sevens
PERTH - Canada ran in five tries Saturday to defeat Brazil 27-5 in women's play and move into the semifinals of the HSBC SVNS Perth rugby sevens tournament. Seventh-seeded Canada will face No. 2 Austr...
Jan 25, 2025
Man shot overnight, Montreal police transfer probe to Quebec police watchdog
MONTREAL - Montreal police say they have transferred an investigation to Quebec's police watchdog after officers shot a man in his 20s overnight. Montreal police spokesperson Vronique Dubuc says offic...
Jan 25, 2025
Canada's Crawford wins, Alexander third in World Cup downhill in Kitzbuehel
KITZBUEHEL, Austria (AP) - James Crawford became the first Canadian skier in 42 years to win the prestigious World Cup downhill on the Streif course, sharing the podium with his third-placed teammate ...
Jan 25, 2025
'They love the game': Canadian who helped grow Kenya Ice Lions ready to retire
The Kenya Ice Lions have hit the big league, and the Canadian who helped make it happen says now may be the time to hang up his whistle. Head coach Tim Colby says it's been impressive to watch the ice...
Jan 25, 2025
'They love the game': Canadian who helped grow Kenya Ice Lions ready to retire
The Kenya Ice Lions have hit the big league, and the Canadian who helped make it happen says now may be the time to hang up his whistle. Head coach Tim Colby says it's been impressive to watch the ice...
Jan 25, 2025