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Quebec, N.W.T. improve to 7-2, headed for showdown at mixed curling championship
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Quebec and Northwest Territories won their morning draw matches on Friday at the Canadian mixed curling championships, setting up a clash for top spot in the championship pool. ...
Nov 11, 2022

Veteran receiver Banks looking to add Grey Cup ring to career resume
TORONTO - It's the lone accomplishment still missing from Brandon Banks' football resume. On Sunday, the veteran receiver will look to help Toronto defeat the Montreal Alouettes in the East Division f...
Nov 11, 2022

NHL, NHLPA say World Cup of Hockey tournament will not return in 2014
TORONTO - The World Cup of Hockey will not be returning in 2024. The NHL and NHL Players' Association said in a joint statement Friday "the current environment it is not feasible" to hold the World Cu...
Nov 11, 2022

Highlight-reel goal by Adriana Leon lifts Canada women past Brazil in soccer friendly
SANTOS, Brazil - Adriana Leon's highlight-reel goal gave Canada a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a women's soccer friendly Friday, extending the Canadian women's win streak to five games. The seventh-rank...
Nov 11, 2022

AP sources: US border agency leader is being forced out
WASHINGTON (AP) - The head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection is being forced out of his job leading the nation's largest law enforcement agency as the number of illegal crossings rose to the highe...
Nov 11, 2022

Cavallini goal gives Canadian men a 2-2 tie with Bahrain in World Cup warmup
MANAMA, Bahrain - Canada, missing some of its top talent, tied Bahrain 2-2 on Lucas Cavallini's 81st-minute goal in a World Cup warmup match Friday. After Bahrain pulled ahead in the 65th minute from ...
Nov 11, 2022

Brother of fallen Saskatchewan-born soldier proud of his service
Mark Hildebrand said learning that his brother had died was the last news he ever wanted to hear.Mark's 33-year-old brother, Joseph, had served two tours in Afghanistan with the Canadian Armed Forces ...
Nov 11, 2022

Canadians honour country's war dead at sombre Remembrance Day ceremonies
OTTAWA, ON - Canadians are paying respects to the country's war dead at sombre Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country.Thousands of people wearing poppies stood in silence as cannons boomed and ...
Nov 11, 2022

Rose, Bombers set to make third straight West Division final appearance
He's a native Californian, but Winston Rose has warmed up to the idea of playing football in Canada in November. Rose and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are in their third straight West Division final. The...
Nov 11, 2022

Canadian Elite Basketball League folds its franchise in Newfoundland
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The Canadian Elite Basketball League is suspending operations of its franchise in St. John's, N.L. after just one season, the league announced on Friday. CEBL commissioner Mike Morr...
Nov 11, 2022