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Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov among Canadian tennis players on the rise: McEnroe
VANCOUVER - Tennis legend John McEnroe went into last year's Laver Cup an underdog. He'd captained Team World through the first four iterations of the international tournament, falling each time to a ...
Feb 23, 2023

Canada to introduce open work permit for Iranians, simplify process to stay
OTTAWA - The federal government is rolling out special temporary measures to make it easier for Iranians in Canada to stay. As of March 1, measures will come into effect to simplify the process for Ir...
Feb 23, 2023

Israel approves over 7,000 settlement homes, groups say
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's far-right government has granted approval for over 7,000 new homes in Jewish settlements in the West Bank, settlement backers and opponents said Thursday. The move defies gro...
Feb 23, 2023

Olivia, Noah top lists of most popular baby names in Saskatchewan in 2022
Olivia reigned supreme again in Saskatchewan in 2022.According to eHealth, Olivia was the most popular baby name for girls born in the province last year - the eighth straight year that name has toppe...
Feb 23, 2023

Accused extremist recruiter Awso Peshdary pleads guilty to terrorism-related charges
OTTAWA - An accused recruiter for the Islamic State military group has renounced his previous extremism and pleaded guilty to terrorism offences in an Ottawa courtroom. Awso Peshdary's criminal trial ...
Feb 23, 2023

Calgary Stampeders sign veteran Canadian offensive lineman Campbell
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders signed veteran Canadian offensive lineman Jamal Campbell on Thursday. Campbell, 29, became a CFL free agent Feb. 14. The six-foot-five, 292-pound Toronto native appear...
Feb 23, 2023

Injury-riddled Montreal Canadiens claim forward Chris Tierney off waivers
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have claimed veteran forward Chris Tierney off waivers as they look to plug holes in their injury-riddled lineup. Tierney had two goals and an assist in 13 games with...
Feb 23, 2023

Deep freeze forces cancellation, postponement of some Sask. Winter Games events
While the competition has been fiery at the Saskatchewan Winter Games in Regina, the frigid temperatures have made things difficult for some of the outdoor sports.Amber Holland, the vice-president of ...
Feb 23, 2023

Ontario's Rachel Homan wins way into Tournament of Hearts playoffs
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Ontario's Rachel Homan reached the championship round at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with a 5-3 win Thursday over New Brunswick's Andrea Kelly. Homan's 5-2 record with a game to...
Feb 23, 2023

RCMP recover stolen hockey memorabilia
More than a year after his collection was stolen, a huge fan of NHL star Wayne Gretzky will be getting most of his memorabilia back. It's believed the theft occurred sometime between November 2021 and...
Feb 23, 2023