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'I don't need to be a hero': Quinn Hughes confident as he joins Canucks
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks newest defenceman knows there are some high expectations as he enters his pro-hockey career. But right now, 19-year-old Quinn Hughes just wants to get back on the ice...
Mar 13, 2019
HumboldtStrong Community Foundation raises $4.2M for Broncos families, community
HUMBOLDT, Sask. - A community foundation created in response to the Humboldt Broncos bus crash last April has raised $4.2 million. The HumboldtStrong Community Foundation took over fundraising respons...
Mar 13, 2019
Jones to replace Homan at World Cup final, Officer and Birchard tabbed to play
PERTH, Scotland - Team Jennifer Jones will replace Team Rachel Homan at the Curling World Cup Grand Final this May in Beijing. Jones and third Kaitlyn Lawes will be joined by two substitute players at...
Mar 13, 2019
Raptors coach Nick Nurse says Raptors need to show suspended Ibaka "some love"
TORONTO - Serge Ibaka had yet to address his teammates Wednesday about the fight that cost him three games. But head coach Nick Nurse was asking the Toronto Raptors to stand behind their quick-tempere...
Mar 13, 2019
Olympic silver medallist and X Games champ Blouin headlines World Cup
Canadian snowboarder Laurie Blouin has made her mark on the slopestyle scene. Her recent big air success has been a nice bonus. Blouin will be a headliner at this week’s Jamboree festival as the...
Mar 13, 2019
Liberal MPs shut down SNC committee before vote on recalling Wilson-Raybould
OTTAWA - Opposition MPs erupted in fury Wednesday after the Liberals used their majority on the House of Commons justice committee to delay an opposition attempt to call Jody Wilson-Raybould to testif...
Mar 13, 2019
Kevin Vickers to announce Friday if he'll seek New Brunswick Liberal leadership
FREDERICTON - Former House of Commons sergeant-at-arms Kevin Vickers is expected to announce Friday whether he intends to seek the Liberal leadership in New Brunswick. The retired ambassador to Irelan...
Mar 13, 2019
Peck still trying to complete Iditarod
UPDATE: (3:28 p.m.) Peck arrived at the Elim checkpoint at 1:49 this afternoon Alberta time. He remains in 21st place. There are two more checkpoints after this one before the final stop in Nome. Aaro...
Mar 13, 2019
Defender Jay Wheeldon joins brother Tommy Wheeldon Jr. at CPL's Cavalry FC
Calgary’s Cavalry FC has signed English defender Jonathan (Jay) Wheeldon, younger brother of coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. Jay Wheeldon, 30, played for Belgium’s Royal Racing Football Club Mont...
Mar 13, 2019
NDP plans to strengthen public health care legislation
Premier Rachel Notley’s government is considering legislation to strengthen public health care when the house resumes sitting next week, sources tell The Canadian Press. Health Minister Sarah Ho...
Mar 13, 2019