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Powerful explosion at Kabul mosque kills at least 10 people
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - A powerful explosion ripped through a mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Friday, killing at least 10 people and wounding as many as 30, a Taliban spokesman said. Hundre...
Apr 29, 2022
Roughriders add another receiver to roster
The Saskatchewan Roughriders continue to add to their roster in advance of training camp.On Friday, the CFL team announced it had signed receiver Johnathon Johnson, a 25-year-old product of Memphis, T...
Apr 29, 2022
Riders head coach excited to see new rules in action
Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson believes proposed rule changes could help the CFL, but it's no guarantee.The league announced Wednesday a number of changes to its rules for the 202...
Apr 29, 2022
Stars and sleepers: Players to watch as the NHL playoffs get underway
It's time for the NHL playoffs, where some of the world's best hockey players are sure to up their game as they chase the Stanley Cup. Here are five stars who are likely to dazzle and delight during t...
Apr 29, 2022
Canadian NHL fans primed to return to arenas after long playoff absence
The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't suited up for playoff game in front of more than a handful of fans in over 1,100 days. The wait has been similar for the Calgary Flames. The Edmonton Oilers, meanwhile,...
Apr 29, 2022
Canadian tennis players Andreescu, Fernandez move on to second round at Madrid Open
MADRID - Canadians Bianca Andreescu and Leylah Fernandez advanced to the second round of the Madrid Open with three-set wins on Friday. Andreescu, playing in her second tournament after a months-long ...
Apr 29, 2022
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe rivals U.S. offers with late $5B bid for Chelsea
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe launched a late bid on Friday to buy Chelsea for 4.25 billion pounds ($5.3 billion) as rival offers featuring American investors were already being assessed as the sa...
Apr 29, 2022
‘It lets you be truthful’: Sask. trans support service reacts to census changes
Claire Yacishyn believes the recent census can be a small step when it comes to providing members of the transgender and non-binary communities with the support they need.The recent Canadian census re...
Apr 29, 2022
P.E.I. asking Ottawa to change name of Confederation Bridge to Epekwitk Crossing
CHARLOTTETOWN - Members of the Prince Edward Island legislature have voted unanimously to ask the federal government to change the name of the Confederation Bridge to Epekwitk Crossing. Epekwitk is th...
Apr 29, 2022
Moderna seeks Health Canada approval for COVID-19 vaccine for kids under six
OTTAWA - The first COVID-19 vaccine for infants and very young children is now under review by Health Canada. Moderna Canada President Patricia Gauthier said Friday the company sent an application to ...
Apr 29, 2022