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Toronto FC signs French-born defender Chris Mavinga to contract extension
Toronto FC nailed down a key part of its defence Thursday, signing centre back Chris Mavinga to a contract extension. The 28-year-old Mavinga and U.S. international Omar Gonzalez have become the ...
Jan 09, 2020
Russia's Putin visits Syria to meet Assad, a key Iran ally
DAMASCUS, Syria - Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled to Damascus on Tuesday for a meeting with President Bashar Assad, a rare visit that comes amid soaring tensions between Iran and United Sta...
Jan 09, 2020
A quick look at the changing rules around Olympic athletes and sponsorship
The Canadian Olympic Committee released its marketing guidelines Tuesday for athletes and their personal sponsors during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo from July 24 through Aug. 9.&nbs...
Jan 09, 2020
Royal reset: Harry, Meghan aim to control their media image
LONDON - The relationship between Britain's royals and the media is awkward, mistrustful - and seemingly inescapable. But now Meghan and Harry want out. After years of growing tension with the press, ...
Jan 09, 2020
ROTHENBURGER: Coast gets the breaks, we get the shaft on assessments
KAMLOOPS - TRUST OUR B.C. NDP GOVERNMENT to turn the annual property assessment lottery into a political issue.And trust them to make it all about the Lower Mainland.Most of us have received our asses...
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IOC details rules on political protests at Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - No taking a knee at the Olympics. No hand gestures with political meaning. No disrespect at medal ceremonies. The International Olympic Committee published guidelines Thursday ...
Jan 09, 2020
A look at some of the victims of the Iran plane crash who called Canada home
There were dozens who called Canada home among the 176 people who were killed when Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 crashed after takeoff near Tehran, Iran. Friends and family in Canad...
Jan 09, 2020
Champagne asks Iran to let Canadian officials in to investigate plane crash
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne has spoken to his Iranian counterpart about Wednesday's deadly plane crash in Tehran, but there is no word on whether Canadian officials w...
Jan 09, 2020
More vigils to be held for Canadian victims of plane crash in Iran
Mourners will gather at more candlelight vigils across Canada today to grieve the 176 victims of a plane crash on the outskirts of Tehran. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said 138 of the 176 passeng...
Jan 09, 2020
Fashion retailer Aritzia reports third-quarter profit and sales up from year ago
VANCOUVER - Aritzia Inc. says it earned $34.8 million in its third quarter, up from $32.6 million a year earlier, as net revenue grew 10 per cent compared with a year ago. The Vancouver...
Jan 09, 2020
