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Blue Jays acquire relievers Richards, Francis from Brewers for Tellez
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitchers Trevor Richards and Bowden Francis from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for infielder Rowdy Tellez. The 28-year-old Richards is on...
Jul 06, 2021
'She knows where she comes from': Mary Simon seen as humble, professional leader
Growing up in northern Quebec, Mary Simon was taught by her grandmother to respect elders and to always be kind. Raised in a family of eight children - four brothers and four sisters - Simon experienc...
Jul 06, 2021
Toronto FC takes on New England, looking to move ahead after coaching change
Chris Armas has left the building, not by choice. Still, Toronto FC's former head coach was front and centre in absentia Tuesday. Armas was axed the day after Saturday's humiliating 7-1 loss at D.C. U...
Jul 06, 2021
Mary Simon's appointment as Canada's next governor general sparks applause, criticism
OTTAWA - Federal politicians, Indigenous groups and others were quick to weigh in following Mary Simon's appointment as Canada's next governor general on Tuesday. Here is some of what they said: "This...
Jul 06, 2021
Canada's Andre De Grasse races to another 200 victory in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Canada's Andre De Grasse ran to another fast time less than a month out from the Tokyo Olympics. The three-time Olympic medallist from Markham, Ont., won the 200 metres at the Gyul...
Jul 06, 2021
Kahnawake's first female, LGBTQ grand chief wants to focus on healing, unity
MONTREAL - The Kahnawake Mohawk community south of Montreal has a long tradition of female leadership but has never had a female grand chief - until now. Over the weekend, Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, 41, ...
Jul 06, 2021
City constructing second dog park in South Bear Creek Park
The City of Grande Prairie says construction has begun on a new dog park in the South Bear Creek Park, just to the west of the current dog park, and north of the bike skills park. They say the second ...
Jul 06, 2021
'A crazy bunch of guys:' Canadiens head into a storm looking to extend Cup final
MONTREAL - Dominique Ducharme could only smile. In a roller-coaster season where his underdog Canadiens - left for dead time and again - have risen off the mat like a wobbly, bloodied, grinning prize ...
Jul 06, 2021
Liberals maintain narrow lead over Tories among decided voters: Poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Justin Trudeau's Liberal party has only a narrow lead over the Opposition Conservatives among decided voters. The online survey from Leger and the Association for Canadian...
Jul 06, 2021
Veteran quarterback Matt Nichols is happy to be reunited with Paul LaPolice in Ottawa
The CFL's lengthy layoff wasn't all bad for Matt Nichols. The COVID-19 pandemic did cost the veteran quarterback a full season - and 18 game cheques. But it has also allowed Nichols to join the Ottawa...
Jul 06, 2021