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Veteran trio leads Canadian women as Rugby World Cup opens in New Zealand
Tyson Beukeboom, Elissa Alarie and Karen Paquin kick off their third Rugby World Cup on Saturday when third-ranked Canada takes on No. 13 Japan in Pool B play at Northland Events Centre in Whangarei, ...
Oct 07, 2022
Power, McTavish among top rookies to keep a look out for in upcoming NHL season
A new NHL season brings hope and excitement to teams and fans alike. Potential stars of the future are part of that. The Canadian Press takes a look at six rookies to watch in 2022-23. OWEN POWER, BUF...
Oct 07, 2022
Manoah gets the start as Blue Jays welcome Mariners in wild-card series opener
TORONTO - Blue Jays ace Alek Manoah will get the start for Game 1 of Toronto's wild-card series against the Seattle Mariners this afternoon. A sellout crowd is expected at Rogers Centre for the Blue J...
Oct 07, 2022
Expert baffled by Hockey Canada response to scandals: 'Never seen anything like this'
A corporate governance expert is baffled by Hockey Canada's recent response to intense criticism over its mishandling of alleged sexual assaults. And he adds that "scorched-earth" approach could bring...
Oct 07, 2022
Thanksgiving and inflation, latest job numbers from StatsCan : In The News for Oct. 7
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 7 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Oct 07, 2022
Iran flight relatives say Canada a haven for regime officials
OTTAWA - Relatives of those killed when Iran's military shot down Flight PS752 in January 2020 say Canada has become a safe haven for regime officials. "Canada has become a safe haven for the criminal...
Oct 07, 2022
Thailand mourns children, others slain by ex-police officer
UTHAI SAWAN, Thailand (AP) - Friends hugged sobbing family members struggling with staggering loss Friday in a rural northeastern Thailand community mourning the children and other victims slain by a ...
Oct 06, 2022
Colts grind out 12-9 win over Broncos in injury-filled game
DENVER (AP) - Stephon Gilmore batted away Russell Wilson's pass to Courtland Sutton in the end zone on fourth-and-1 from the 5 to give the Indianapolis Colts a 12-9 overtime victory over the Denver Br...
Oct 06, 2022
Danielle Smith: Facts about Alberta's new premier, United Conservative Party leader
CALGARY - Former journalist and business owner Danielle Smith won the United Conservative Party's leadership race on Thursday and, in doing so, becomes Alberta's next premier. Here are some facts abou...
Oct 06, 2022
Redemption: Danielle Smith aims to be 'force of unity' as new Alberta premier
CALGARY - The political story of Danielle Smith is one of triumph then defeat, followed by betrayal, banishment and, now, redemption. Smith, a 51-year-old Alberta-born journalist and restaurant owner ...
Oct 06, 2022