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World champions Katzberg, Rogers book tickets to Paris at Canadian Olympic trials
MONTREAL - World champions Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers have their tickets to Paris booked and ready. Katzberg won the men's hammer throw, besting the Olympic standard once more, with a throw 82.6...
Jun 26, 2024
Blue Jays-Red Sox series finale postponed due to weather, will be part of split DH in August
BOSTON (AP) - The series finale between the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night was postponed because of severe weather. The scoreless game was paused in the top of the second inni...
Jun 26, 2024
Neil Young and Crazy Horse cancel shows, including Ottawa Bluesfest appearance
OTTAWA - One of the most celebrated acts in Canadian music history will not be appearing at Bluesfest in the nation's capital. The Ottawa Bluesfest has announced Neil Young and Crazy Horse have cancel...
Jun 26, 2024
Toronto Raptors draft Baylor guard Ja'Kobe Walter 19th overall in NBA Draft
TORONTO - Ja'Kobe Walter has been drafted by the Toronto Raptors. The guard from Baylor University was selected 19th overall. Toronto also has the first pick of the second round, No. 31 overall. The s...
Jun 26, 2024
Toronto's Zach Edey drafted by Memphis Grizzlies ninth overall
NEW YORK CITY - Zach Edey has been selected ninth overall in the NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. The 22-year-old centre from Toronto is the first Canadian to be drafted this year. Edey averaged 25...
Jun 26, 2024
Texas man executed for 2001 abduction and killing of 18-year-old woman
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A Texas man who admitted he kidnapped, sexually assaulted and fatally shot an 18-year-old woman in 2001 was executed Wednesday evening. Ramiro Gonzales, 41, was pronounced dea...
Jun 26, 2024
Premier Smith says Alberta plans to opt out of federal dental care plan by 2026
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province plans to opt out of the federal government's dental care plan by 2026.In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Smith says the program i...
Jun 26, 2024
Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Sergei Berezin dead at 52
TORONTO - Sergei Berezin, who played five of his seven NHL seasons with Toronto and was a reliable scorer for the Maple Leafs, has died at 52. The NHL Alumni Association announced Berezin's death in a...
Jun 26, 2024
Alberta government announces changes to help prevent power price spikes
The provincial government says it is ensuring Albertans have affordable and reliable power by making changes to electricity market rules.Every hour of every day, government officials say power generat...
Jun 26, 2024
Vancouver Canucks sign forward Teddy Blueger to two-year deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed a two-year deal with depth forward Teddy Blueger The contract, announced by the team Wednesday, carries an average annual value of US$1.8 million. The 29-...
Jun 26, 2024