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Five things to know about Monday's federal election day
OTTAWA - After a 36-day campaign, millions of Canadians will get to decide Monday which federal party will govern the country through the fourth wave of COVID-19 and beyond. Here are five things to kn...
Sep 17, 2021
Germany, Portugal attack plans for 2-year soccer WCup cycle
FRANKFURT - The German and Portuguese soccer federations issued strong critiques of plans to hold the men's World Cup every two years, warning Friday it means players risk more injuries and that women...
Sep 17, 2021
Storm drop puck on 26th AJHL season in Drayton Valley
The Grande Prairie Storm are set to kick off their 26th season in franchise history in Drayton Valley this weekend.This season will mark the return of what is hoped to be a full season of junior hocke...
Sep 17, 2021
GPRC implementing Restriction Exemption Program starting Monday
Grande Prairie Regional College officials have opted to keep its doors open following the Alberta government's new COVID-19 restrictions announced Wednesday. Academic and Research Vice President Dr. V...
Sep 17, 2021
Juventus reports 210 million euros in losses amid pandemic
TURIN, Italy - Juventus reported a loss of 210 million euros ($250 million) for the 2020-21 financial year on Friday, attributed mainly to the pandemic's effect on the transfer market and ticket sales...
Sep 17, 2021
IOC urges Olympic teams to ask for more vaccines
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Olympic teams were urged Friday by the IOC to request more Chinese and Pfizer vaccines ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, which will be held in the country where the coron...
Sep 17, 2021
Raducanu back in Britain and in demand after US Open win
She's been on American talk shows, attended the Met Gala, ticked off a "bucket list" item by visiting the New York Stock Exchange, and chatted to Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton - a major deal for...
Sep 17, 2021
Montreal gets 2022 NHL draft two years after 2020 event went virtual due to COVID-19
NEW YORK - Montreal will host another NHL draft a little later than originally planned. The Canadiens will stage the 2022 event at the Bell Centre more than two years after the 2020 draft was moved to...
Sep 17, 2021
Ex-teammate pleads not guilty to killing Miami football star
MIAMI (AP) - A former University of Miami football player pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges of killing a teammate outside a South Florida apartment complex in 2006. An attorney for Rashaun Jones...
Sep 17, 2021
Former Ottawa Senators centre Zack Smith retiring from NHL
OTTAWA - Zack Smith has decided to retire from the NHL. The Ottawa Senators confirmed the 33-year-old centre is hanging up his skates on the team's social media channels Friday. Smith played the first...
Sep 17, 2021