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Manitoba man charged after death of Wabasca woman handed 11-year sentence
PEACE RIVER, Alta. - A man has been sentenced to 11 years for killing an Indigenous woman in northern Alberta and later moving her body to Manitoba. Grant Sneesby, who is 72, stabbed Gloria Gladue mul...
Sep 22, 2022
Americans take 4-1 lead at Presidents Cup as Canada's Conners, Pendrith make debuts
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The United States has taken a 4-1 lead at the Presidents Cup. Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont., and Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., made their debuts at the event. It's the fi...
Sep 22, 2022
Brock Boeser refocused on hockey as Vancouver Canucks kick off training camp
WHISTLER, B.C. - Brock Boeser believes this is his year. The Vancouver Canucks right-winger struggled at times last season while dealing with the declining health of his father, Duke, but still manage...
Sep 22, 2022
'We will find him:" RCMP continue search for suspect in fatal N.W.T. stabbing
YELLOWKNIFE - RCMP in the Northwest Territories warned residents of Fort Good Hope Thursday to remain vigilant as they continue their search for the suspect in the stabbings of three people in the com...
Sep 22, 2022
A wild-card spot a virtual lock for Blue Jays, home field a good possibility
With two weeks left in the regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays lead the American League wild-card standings and have a faint chance of catching the New York Yankees in the East Division race. Here's...
Sep 22, 2022
'Seismic change:' Jets GM Cheveldayoff excited to have Bowness behind bench
WINNIPEG - Kevin Cheveldayoff knows he didn't make big changes to the Winnipeg Jets roster in the off-season, but the general manager believes hiring Rick Bowness as head coach was a "seismic" move th...
Sep 22, 2022
Maple Leafs hoping Murray-Samsonov tandem answer crease question mark
TORONTO - Ilya Samsonov made a couple acrobatic saves during his first official on-ice session with the Maple Leafs. A few hours later, it was Matt Murray's turn to set up shop in the same crease as T...
Sep 22, 2022
Parliamentarians honour Team Canada on 50th anniversary of Summit Series
OTTAWA - Members of the legendary hockey team that defeated the Soviet Union for hockey supremacy 50 years ago have pulled off another improbable victory - a rare moment of unity in the House of Commo...
Sep 22, 2022
Merritt, B.C., to pilot four-day work week at city hall to attract workers
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt in the B.C. Interior is launching a four-day work week pilot program in hopes of attracting, recruiting and retaining municipal workers. Merritt's chief administrat...
Sep 22, 2022
Toronto Arrows sign former Bristol Bears forward Mitch Eadie for 2023 MLR season
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have signed former Bristol Bears forward Mitch Eadie for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 30-year-old back-rower made more than than 150 appearances for his hometow...
Sep 22, 2022