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Fishermen in B.C. catch a barracuda far from its nearest home in California
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. - A commercial fisherman knew he was staring at a fish out of place when a barracuda landed in his net on Vancouver Island, far from its typical habitat in southern California....
Jul 15, 2020
Bilingual 'Black Lives Matters' street message highlights Montreal artists
MONTREAL - The global protests spurred by George Floyd's death in Minneapolis are taking a colourful form in Montreal today, where some 20 artists are pain...
Jul 15, 2020
Unusual circumstances an opportunity for young players wanting to crack the NHL
CALGARY - An extraordinary time in the NHL is opening doors for some professional hockey players. Adam Ruzicka was among 35 players summoned by the Calgary Flames to participa...
Jul 15, 2020
Cassidy, Tortorella, Vigneault named finalists for NHL's Jack Adams award
NEW YORK - Bruce Cassidy of the Boston Bruins, John Tortorella of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Alain Vigneault of the Philadelphia Flyers are the three finalists for the 2019-20 Jack Adams Award, pre...
Jul 15, 2020
Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser headed to Fight Island
Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser, who won by knockout June 27, is headed back to action as an injury replacement on the UFC's July 25 card in Abu Dhabi. The 28-year-old from Bonnyville...
Jul 15, 2020
Hughes, Kubalik, Makar finalists for NHL rookie of the year award
NEW YORK - Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes, Chicago Blackhawks left-wing Dominik Kubalik and Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar are the three finalists for the 2019-20 Calder Memorial ...
Jul 15, 2020
Aid for energy heavily weighted towards fossil fuels in COVID-19 response
OTTAWA - Federal energy and environment officials were warned in late April that Canada's clean-tech sector was in danger as COVID-19 knocked the bottom out of the industry. Three ...
Jul 15, 2020
Canada's Jordan Mein returns to action with Bellator later this month
LOS ANGELES - Canadian welterweight Jordan (Young Gun) Mein will make his Bellator debut July 24 when the MMA organization stages its first fight card since Feb. 22. Bellator 242 will take place ...
Jul 15, 2020
Quesnel RCMP investigating hit-and-run that caused extensive damage to bridge
QUESNEL, B.C. - Mounties in Quesnel are investigating a hit-and-run that caused extensive damage to the Quesnel River Bridge earlier this week.Quesnel RCMP Sgt. Richard Weseen says it happened at appr...
Jul 15, 2020
Toronto Arrows sign five more players, including Argentine prop Gaston Cortes
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have signed Argentine international prop Gaston Cortes and four others. The Major League Rugby team re-signed lock Paul Ciulini, prop Cole Keith and fullback/wing Gaston M...
Jul 15, 2020
