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Canada surpasses gold, total medal count from Tokyo Paralympics on Day 9
PARIS - Canada has surpassed its total medal count and gold medal count from the Tokyo Paralympics with two days remaining in Paris. Wheelchair racer Cody Fournie earned his second gold of the Games, ...
Sep 06, 2024
NewsAlert: Manitoba Grand Chief Cathy Merrick dies after collapsing outside court
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says Grand Chief Cathy Merrick of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs has died. Merrick, the first woman elected to the role, collapsed outside the Winnipeg Law Court...
Sep 06, 2024
Coach says Canadian men show "a bit of swagger" ahead of games with CONCACAF rivals
After finishing fourth in a deep Copa America run, coach Jesse Marsch and the 40th-ranked Canadian men now get to test themselves against the three top-ranked teams in CONCACAF. The run of friendlies ...
Sep 06, 2024
Former Bank of Canada governor Carney to speak at Liberal caucus retreat next week
OTTAWA - The former governor of the Bank of Canada who has long been touted as a possible Liberal candidate or successor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will give the party some advice on the economy...
Sep 06, 2024
Redblacks look to gain more breathing room in East Division facing Argos
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks and Toronto Argonauts are both looking to rebound from disappointing losses last week when they square off Saturday afternoon at TD Place. Ottawa, boasting a 7-3-1 record...
Sep 06, 2024
Whitecaps look for others to seize opportunity in home matchup versus FC Dallas
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps will be without several veterans for their Major League Soccer match against Dallas FC Saturday. But what some people may see as an adversity, Vancouver head coach ...
Sep 06, 2024
Union 'optimistic' ahead of negotiations to end accessible transit strike in B.C.
The head of the union for striking HandyDART transit workers in Metro Vancouver says he's cautiously optimistic ahead of Sunday's mediated negotiations with their employer, but members are prepared to...
Sep 06, 2024
Puck drops on Blazers' 2024-25 season with Friday preseason tilt at home against rival Rockets
KAMLOOPS - After finishing in the league basement last season, the Kamloops Blazers are eager to get back to winning ways during the 2024-2025 Western Hockey League campaign. Training camp is over and...
Sep 06, 2024
BC United to run some candidates to keep party name alive, despite halting campaign
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Official Opposition BC United party now says it will run some candidates in the Oct. 19 election, despite suspending its campaign last week to support the B.C. Conservati...
Sep 06, 2024
Canadian wheelchair racer Cody Fournie wins second Paralympic gold
PARIS - Canadian wheelchair racer Cody Fournie has won his second gold medal at the Paralympic Games. The 35-year-old from Victoria won the men's T51 100 metres at Stade de France in a Paralympic-reco...
Sep 06, 2024
