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Ukrainians fleeing war say there are barriers to starting new life in Canada
OTTAWA - The lunchtime chatter among a small group of employees in the crowded breakroom of a large corporate office in Markham, Ont., is increasingly edged with anxiety. After fleeing the war in Ukra...
Nov 18, 2023
Shifa Hospital patients, staff and displaced leave the compound, Gaza health officials say
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - Gaza health officials say many patients, medical staff and the displaced on Saturday left Gaza's largest hospital, which was taken over by Israeli forces earlier in the ...
Nov 18, 2023
B.C. New Democrats gather in Victoria for convention ahead of next year's election
VICTORIA - British Columbia New Democrats gather in Victoria this weekend to debate policy and strategy at the party's convention ahead of next year's provincial election. Premier David Eby will addre...
Nov 18, 2023
Unclear when Canadians still in Gaza Strip can cross into Egypt
Canadians still stuck in the war-torn Gaza Strip continue to wait their chance to cross into Egypt. Saturday's list from the General Authority for Crossings and Borders in Gaza contained no Canadians,...
Nov 18, 2023
Ekman-Larsson scores again as Panthers beat Ducks 2-1 to keep up strong November
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored his second goal in the last four games, Anton Lundell had two assists and the Florida Panthers continued their hot November with a 2-1 victory over t...
Nov 18, 2023
Jets score three times in second period and hang on for 3-2 win over Sabres
WINNIPEG - Cole Perfetti scored in a fifth consecutive game to help propel the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. The Jets only had five shots on goal in the second peri...
Nov 17, 2023
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly named to CFLPA all-star squad
HAMILTON - Quarterback Chad Kelly, the CFL's outstanding player, was among seven Toronto Argonauts named to the CFL Players' Association's all-star squad. The B.C. Lions also had seven players named t...
Nov 17, 2023
Celtics spoil Raptors' In-Season Tournament opener with 108-105 victory
TORONTO - Jaylen Brown scored 23 points as the Boston Celtics spoiled the Toronto Raptors' In-Season Tournament opener with a 108-105 win on Friday night. Jayson Tatum added 17 for Boston (10-2), whic...
Nov 17, 2023
NFL host Charissa Thompson says on social media she didn't fabricate quotes by players or coaches
Fox Sports and Amazon host Charissa Thompson took to social media on Friday to clarify her comments on a podcast earlier this week that she "would make up" sideline reports during NFL games. Thompson,...
Nov 17, 2023
Canada-Jamaica men's soccer game postponed due to adverse weather conditions
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Heavy rains forced the postponement of Friday night's CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal match between Canada and Jamaica at Independence Park. Soccer Canada said the game will n...
Nov 17, 2023