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New concussion guidelines launched for Canada's Olympians, Paralympians
CALGARY - Danielle Lappage clonked heads with another wrestler during a training camp at Brock University last summer. Typical of a driven athlete, the 28-year-old Olympian from Olds, Alta., tried to ...
Mar 18, 2019
Alphonso Davies doubtful for Canada game against French Guiana in Vancouver
Canada will be without injured captain Scott Arfield and veteran Will Johnson and it doesn’t look like teenage phenom Alphonso Davies will be available either for Sunday’s game against Fre...
Mar 18, 2019
Liberal budget to applaud Canada's economy, but who deserves credit?
OTTAWA - When the Liberals release the last budget of their mandate Tuesday, Canadians can expect to hear arguments that years of deficit spending have put the economy on stronger footing. Finance Min...
Mar 18, 2019
Pompey drives in two, Hernandez homers as Jays edge Tigers 3-2 in spring training
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Dalton Pompey had three hits, including a two-run single with two outs in the bottom of the second inning, as the Toronto Blue Jays beat a Detroit Tigers split squad 3-2 in spring trai...
Mar 18, 2019
Calgary names new police chief
Calgary is getting a new police chief. The city’s police commission has appointed Mark Neufeld following ratification by city council. Neufeld spent 24 years with the Edmonton Police Service and...
Mar 18, 2019
Greiss, Perlini, McDavid named NHL's three stars of the week
New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss, Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brendan Perlini and Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid are the NHL’s three stars of the week. Greiss posted three win...
Mar 18, 2019
Flood threat rising in Manitoba's Red River Valley as spring melt looms
WINNIPEG - Heavy snowfall in the United States has raised the threat of flooding in Manitoba’s Red River Valley this spring. The Manitoba government says conditions have worsened since its first...
Mar 18, 2019
Union head praises Jays for raising minor league pay by half
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Union head Tony Clark lauded the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for giving minor league players a 50 per cent raise, and he hopes other clubs do the same. Representatives from the players...
Mar 18, 2019
Quebec convenes experts to support sexual and domestic violence victims
MONTREAL - The Quebec government has convened a panel of experts and given it one year to come up with recommendations on improving support for sexual assault and domestic violence victims, who often ...
Mar 18, 2019
Slumping Maple Leafs looking to shore up leaky defensive play after rough week
TORONTO - Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock is convinced adversity can be a good thing. His team is dealing with plenty of it at the moment. Toronto has sprung a massive leak defensively in losing t...
Mar 18, 2019