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LeBlanc says plans for new infrastructure funding program on track for the fall
WHISTLER, B.C. - Federal Infrastructure Minister Dominic LeBlanc says details on the "next generation" of funding programs are on track to be announced in the fall. Canada's premiers have pushed for m...
Jun 21, 2023

Toronto Six sign Breanne Wilson-Bennett to contract extension
TORONTO - The Isobel Cup champion Toronto Six have signed Breanne Wilson-Bennett to a one-year contract extension. The 27-year-old forward from Markham, Ont., scored the second of Toronto's four goals...
Jun 21, 2023

House censures Rep. Adam Schiff over Trump-Russia investigations
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House voted Wednesday to censure California Rep. Adam Schiff for comments he made several years ago about investigations into Donald Trump's ties to Russia, rebuking the Democrat...
Jun 21, 2023

Canucks defend Ekman-Larsson buyout; aim to fill spot in draft, free agency
VANCOUVER - The decision to buy out the contract of defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson was "too good to pass up" and offered the Vancouver Canucks a chance to move on from a player whose performance didn...
Jun 21, 2023

Blue Bombers, Lions aim to stay unbeaten in West Division clash
WINNIPEG - Veteran receiver Drew Wolitarsky is confident his Winnipeg Blue Bombers won't be shut out by the visiting B.C. Lions on Thursday. The Lions blanked the Edmonton Elks 22-0 last week en route...
Jun 21, 2023

RCMP investigating capsized boat in Peace River
Peace Regional RCMP is currently investigating a report of a capsized boat, floating down the Peace River.A witness described the watercraft as having a red bottom, black lettering, and a similar size...
Jun 21, 2023

MP files 'official grievance' with Speaker over Taylor Swift snubbing Canada on tour
OTTAWA - The bad blood over superstar Taylor Swift snubbing Canada on her latest tour has reached the House of Commons. Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux says he's filing an "official" grievance "on behal...
Jun 21, 2023

Canada's Henderson, Szeryk aiming for major title at KPMG Women's PGA Championship
Already the winningest player in Canadian golf history, Brooke Henderson wants more. Henderson and fellow Canadian Maddie Szeryk have their sights set on bringing home a title when they tee off Thursd...
Jun 21, 2023

Canadian women want agreement on World Cup participation sorted before leaving
Players on the Canadian women's soccer team have told Canada Soccer they want the issue of remuneration at the World Cup settled before they board the plane to Australia. There is not much time. The C...
Jun 21, 2023

Plea for video as police say two killers of Sikh temple leader escaped through park
SURREY, B.C. - Homicide investigators in Surrey, B.C., have released descriptions of the killers of a Sikh temple leader, but say they need video to help solve the crime. Sgt. Timothy Pierotti says th...
Jun 21, 2023