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AGGP and TREX Northwest raising awareness for Black History Month
The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie and TREX Northwest have partnered to recognize Black History Month, by showcasing an Exhibit from a group of Edmonton-zoned artists, titled "bring a folding chair" an...
Feb 26, 2023
Hamilton, Ont., entrepreneur wins Black Pitch Contest, $25,000 grand prize
HAMILTON - A Black entrepreneur from Hamilton, Ont., has won the nationwide Black Pitch Contest. Micheline Khan's company, Althea Therapy, helps people get access to culturally responsive mental healt...
Feb 26, 2023
Man United wins League Cup to end 6-year wait for trophy
LONDON (AP) - Manchester United's six-year wait for a trophy is over after beating Newcastle 2-0 to win the League Cup on Sunday. United manager Erik ten Hag has wasted no time in guiding the club to ...
Feb 26, 2023
Lions sign all-star defensive lineman Shawn Lemon
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have signed free agent all-star defensive lineman Shawn Lemon, the team announced Sunday. It will be the 34-year-old's third stint with the Lions having played for them in 2...
Feb 26, 2023
Canadian men down Kenya, move on in consolation play at Los Angeles Sevens
CARSON, Calif. - Josiah Morra scored at the final whistle to give Canada a 12-5 win over Kenya in consolation play Sunday at the Los Angeles Sevens. The Canadian men, who stand 14th in the overall HSB...
Feb 26, 2023
Canada's Howden, Thompson earn world championship silver in mixed team ski cross
BAKURIANI, Georgia - Canadians Reece Howden and Marielle Thompson secured silver in the first-ever mixed team ski cross world championship on Sunday. It was the third world medal for Thompson and firs...
Feb 26, 2023
Canada's Mikael Kingsbury defends dual moguls world title
BAKURIANI, Georgia - Canada's Mikael Kingsbury successfully defended his men's dual moguls world title on Sunday. The Deux-Montagnes, Que., outduelled Sweden's Walter Wallberg in the final to strike g...
Feb 26, 2023
Canadiens send Dadonov to Stars in exchange for winger Gurianov
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Denis Gurianov from the Dallas Stars in exchange for forward Evgenii Dadonov, the team announced Sunday. The Canadiens will retain 50 per cent of Dadonov's...
Feb 26, 2023
American Lilia Vu storms to maiden LPGA title in Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand (AP) - American Lilia Vu rode a hot putter to claim her maiden LPGA crown with a one-shot victory over home favorite Natthakritta Vongtaveelap at the LPGA Thailand on Sunday. Trailin...
Feb 26, 2023
Alberta expecting another gusher in budget ahead of provincial election
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta is scheduled to introduce its budget Tuesday - the last before a spring provincial election - with political observers wondering what the province will do with all its billions ...
Feb 26, 2023