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CFL sacks leader Leonard signs two-year extension with Roughriders
REGINA - American defensive lineman A.C. Leonard, who registered a CFL-high 11 sacks last season, signed a two-year contract extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Monday. The six-foot-two, 25...
Jan 10, 2022
Inquest into Quebec long-term care deaths during pandemic's first wave to resume
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner's inquest into deaths in long-term care homes during the pandemic's first wave enters its final stage today, resuming after a month-long pause. Almost 4,000 people died in ...
Jan 10, 2022
COVID hospitalizations nearing or reaching record highs in several provinces
COVID-19 cases are threatening to overwhelm hospitals in several parts of Canada, with hospitalizations nearing or reaching record highs in Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick. Former CEO of the Univer...
Jan 10, 2022
Most support workplace diversity but not if it's a job qualification: national survey
REGINA - Most people in a new Canada-wide survey say equal representation in government is important, but they don't support employers taking demographic characteristics into account in hiring and pro...
Jan 10, 2022
Myanmar's Suu Kyi sentenced to 4 more years in prison
BANGKOK (AP) - A court in Myanmar sentenced ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four more years in prison on Monday after finding her guilty of illegally importing and possessing walkie-talkies and viol...
Jan 09, 2022
Australian judge reinstates tennis star Djokovic's visa
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - An Australian judge has reinstated tennis star Novak Djokovic's visa, which was canceled last week because he is unvaccinated. Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly also ordere...
Jan 09, 2022
Australian judge reinstates tennis star Djokovic's visa
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - An Australian judge has reinstated tennis star Novak Djokovic's visa, which was canceled last week because he is unvaccinated. Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly also ordere...
Jan 09, 2022
Former Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin joins LA Kings as senior advisor
LOS ANGELES - Former Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin joined the Los Angeles Kings as a senior advisor, the team announced Sunday. "Marc brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to ...
Jan 09, 2022
Bob Saget, beloved TV dad of 'Full House,' dead at 65
LOS ANGELES - Bob Saget, a comedian and actor best known for his role on the sitcom "Full House,'' has died. He was 65. The Orange County, Florida, sheriff's office said via Twitter it was called Sund...
Jan 09, 2022
Koe defeats Appelman in men's provincial championship to advance to 2022 Brier
Kevin Koe's rink from Calgary is off to another Brier championship.Koe defeated Ted Appelman's Edmonton rink 8-4 in eight ends on Sunday night to help him earn his seventh provincial title at the Best...
Jan 09, 2022