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Newly appointed Canada Soccer general secretary steps down, citing personal matter
Alyson Walker, the newly appointed general secretary of Canada Soccer, is leaving the job before starting due an "unforeseen personal matter." Walker, whose appointment was announced Dec. 22, had been...
Jan 22, 2024
U.S. Department of Justice preparing legal brief as both sides appeal Line 5 decision
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government has been asked to explain how a 1977 energy treaty with Canada would impact efforts to shut down the Line 5 cross-border pipeline. A forthcoming Department of Justice ...
Jan 22, 2024
Veteran receiver Rhymes signs two-year contract with Ottawa Redblacks
OTTAWA - Dominique Rhymes is officially back with the Ottawa Redblacks. The CFL team announced Monday it had signed Rhymes to a two-year contract. Rhymes and the B.C. Lions mutually agreed to part way...
Jan 22, 2024
Oilers sign forward Corey Perry for remainder of season
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed veteran forward Corey Perry to a one-year contract with an annual average value of US$775,000 plus performance bonuses. Perry hasn't been on a team since the...
Jan 22, 2024
World junior football championship to resume this summer in Edmonton
EDMONTON - Canada will defend its world junior football championship when the event resumes this summer following a six-year hiatus. The 2024 competition will begin June 20 in Edmonton and run through...
Jan 22, 2024
From chords and forehands, ex-Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron happy in retirement
Patrice Bergeron understands how the rumour started. The former Bruins captain spends every Friday on the ice with a group of friends and fellow ex-NHLers in the Boston area. That weekly rink gatherin...
Jan 22, 2024
The Supreme Court will consider overturning Richard Glossip's murder conviction in Oklahoma
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday said it will hear an appeal from Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip, who has steadfastly maintained his innocence and averted multiple attempts by ...
Jan 22, 2024
ROTHENBURGER: PAC report and $120-million estimate will raise eyebrows
LET'S UPDATE the ever-changing arithmetic for the performing arts centre.The latest number to keep in mind is $120 million - that's the preliminary estimate contained in a report to City council's Bui...
Jan 22, 2024
Blazers return serve with 6-2 win over Royals
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers left Vancouver Island with a split against the Victoria Royals over the weekend.After getting blown out 7-2 the night prior, the Blazers responded with a 6-2 blowout wi...
Jan 22, 2024
Relatives of Israeli hostages storm parliament committee meeting to demand action on captives
JERUSALEM (AP) - Dozens of family members of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza stormed into a Finance Committee meeting at Israel's parliament on Monday, yelling "you won't sit here while they are dying ...
Jan 22, 2024
