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Volleyball Canada names Giovanni Guidetti as new coach of women's national team
OTTAWA - Giovanni Guidetti has been named the new head coach of the Canadian women's volleyball team, Volleyball Canada announced Tuesday. The 52-year-old Italian has been the head coach of Turkish cl...
Jan 21, 2025
Canada should focus on larger vision in talks with Trump administration: ambassador
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's return to the White House brought with it an executive order launching a study of the United States' trade relationship with Canada, pushing the threat of devasta...
Jan 21, 2025
Lions veteran linebacker Lokombo announces his CFL retirement
VANCOUVER - Bo Lokombo is calling it a career. The B.C. Lions veteran Canadian linebacker announced his retirement Tuesday. The six-foot-one, 230-pound Lokombo had 30 tackles, one special-teams tackle...
Jan 21, 2025
Cutting energy to U.S. in response to Trump tariffs is 'absurd,' says Bloc leader
OTTAWA - The leader of the Bloc Qubcois says Canada is playing with fire by suggesting it could cut oil or electricity exports to the United States if President Donald Trump makes good on his promise ...
Jan 21, 2025
Oath Keepers' Rhodes and Proud Boys' Tarrio released from prison after Trump Jan. 6 clemency
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Proud Boys extremist group leader Enrique Tarrio and Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes have been released from prison after their lengthy sentences for seditious conspiracy ...
Jan 21, 2025
HNIC broadcaster Scott Oake tells story of addiction, loss and hope in new book
Scott Oake tells stories for a living. From the Olympic Games to the Stanley Cup finals, the veteran sports broadcaster has witnessed crowning achievements and crushing disappointments. Emotion-packed...
Jan 21, 2025
RCMP says three alleged human smugglers charged with conspiracy in Quebec
MONTREAL - Quebec RCMP say three men have been charged for allegedly planning to help smuggle people into the United States. Edward Alejandro Rojas Sanchez, 24, Julian Camilo Rojas Murcia, 27, and Fer...
Jan 21, 2025
Inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, thanks in part to GST tax break
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in December, thanks in large part to the federal government's temporary tax break. Statistics Canada's consumer price index report on Tuesd...
Jan 21, 2025
Robinson wins World Cup giant slalom after Brignone and Hector fail to finish
SAN VIGILIO DI MAREBBE, Italy (AP) - Alice Robinson's electric second won her the World Cup giant slalom after two of the biggest stars failed to finish the second run on Tuesday. With overall leader ...
Jan 21, 2025
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz and gets closer to a 25th Grand Slam title
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Novak Djokovic refused to let anything stop his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam trophy in the Australian Open quarterfinals. Not a problem with his left leg. Not an ear...
Jan 21, 2025