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Alberta weekend tornado that damaged, destroyed homes rated rare, violent twister
EDMONTON - A preliminary report on a weekend tornado in central Alberta says its winds were so violent they picked up a 10-tonne farm combine and tossed it half the length of a football field. "(The c...
Jul 04, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelling to Latvia and NATO summit in Lithuania
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to Europe next week for the annual NATO leaders' summit. The two-day summit in Lithuania starts July 11 and comes as the alliance has agreed to exten...
Jul 04, 2023
Canada's Hadwin credits more positive outlook for Rocket Mortgage Classic success
Despite a solid FedEx Cup ranking hovering around 50th, Adam Hadwin was losing his cool on the course. For nearly six weeks the product of Abbotsford, B.C., was getting frustrated when he played, even...
Jul 04, 2023
Hockey Canada names former Curling Canada exec Katherine Henderson as president, CEO
CALGARY - Hockey Canada is appointing Katherine Henderson as its next president and chief executive officer. She spent the last seven years as Curling Canada's CEO. Hockey Canada is coming off a scand...
Jul 04, 2023
Joly concerned for safety of India's diplomats, calls protest poster 'unacceptable'
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says she is concerned about the safety of India's diplomats following what she calls an "unacceptable" poster for an upcoming protest near Toronto. The pr...
Jul 04, 2023
Toronto Raptors name staff for new head coach Darko Rajakovic
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors named eight assistants to new head coach Darko Rajakovic's staff on Tuesday. Pat Delany, Jama Mahlalela, James Wade and assistant coach Jim Sann will be on Toronto's fron...
Jul 04, 2023
Redblacks acquire rights to Canadian linebacker Francis from Elks
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have acquired the rights to Canadian linebacker Kevin Francis from the Edmonton Elks for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 CFL draft. The 30-year-old Francis was on the Elk...
Jul 04, 2023
Jones and Homan earn early berths at 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
OTTAWA - Two more rinks are joining the 18-team field at the 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Curling Canada says that Team Jennifer Jones and Team Rachel Homan will play at the national women's cu...
Jul 04, 2023
Senators sign defenceman Travis Hamonic to two-year, $2.2M contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Travis Hamonic on a two-year, US$2.2-million contract. Hamonic had six goals and 15 assists in 75 games with the Senators last season. The 32-year-o...
Jul 04, 2023
Waiting game continues for several Canadian players at rainy Wimbledon
LONDON - Several Canadian tennis players will have to wait at least another day before playing their first-round matches at Wimbledon. Wet weather has hampered early play at the Grand Slam competition...
Jul 04, 2023
