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Trudeau says he's surprised, puzzled by Wilson-Raybould's resignation
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was "surprised and disappointed" by Jody Wilson-Raybould's resignation Tuesday from his cabinet - one day after he'd touted her continuing pres...
Feb 14, 2019
Canada's McKeever swaps skis for tuxedo, nominated for Laureus World Sport Award
CALGARY - From a glitzy awards ceremony in Monaco to the nordic trails of Prince George, B.C., Brian McKeever is in for a whirlwind week. A winner of 13 Paralympic and 19 world championship ...
Feb 14, 2019
Quebec, Montreal governments welcome proposal for new baseball stadium
MONTREAL - Word that the group pushing for a return of Major League Baseball to Montreal has chosen a site for a new stadium is being met with enthusiasm by the provincial and local governments. ...
Feb 14, 2019
Liberals announce partners that will run arm's length skills development agency
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government has named Ryerson University, The Conference Board of Canada and Blueprint ADE to run its new "Future Skills Centre" job training agenc...
Feb 14, 2019
Quebec, Montreal governments welcome proposal for new baseball stadium
MONTREAL - Word that the group pushing for a return of Major League Baseball to Montreal has chosen a site for a new stadium is being met with enthusiasm by the provincial and local governments. ...
Feb 14, 2019
A capsule look at teams entered in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts
SYDNEY, N.S. - A team-by-team look at the field for the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts field, including skip, teammates, home club, background information and ranking: --- Team Canada Sk...
Feb 14, 2019
Canadian tourists stuck in Haiti as protests rock Caribbean country
MONTREAL - Dozens of Quebec tourists are stuck in a Haiti hotel, unable to make it to the Port-au-Prince airport because of violent street protests. The hotel on the Caribbean country's Cote des ...
Feb 14, 2019
Homan and Jones headline strong field at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
SYDNEY, N.S. - Jennifer Jones is back at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts on an exemption as Team Canada. Rachel Homan had a guaranteed spot too before locking up the Ontario berth. Both teams had pl...
Feb 14, 2019
Fishing Derby at Grandmother's Bay
The Grandmother's Bay Heaviest Species Fishing Derby will be March 30th with a $150.00 Entry Fee. Top Prize is 2019 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Truck.See the poster below for full details.
Feb 14, 2019
A look at notable names among Canada Games alumni
A list of some Canada Winter Games alumni: Alpine skiing: Erik Guay; Jan Hudec (1999). Boxing: Lennox Lewis (1983). Cross-country skiing: Chandra Crawford (2003); Brian McKeever (1999). Curling: ...
Feb 14, 2019