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'To honour him': Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis
Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday's funeral of Pope Francis - a journey, he says, is to honour a pontiff who mirrored his vision and his compassion. "W...
Apr 23, 2025
Versatile Jets forward Alex Iafallo ready to lend a hand on and off the ice
WINNIPEG - Alex Iafallo is always willing to lend a helping hand - on and off the ice. The Winnipeg Jets forward has moved up and down the lineup this season without a complaint. He also signed a thre...
Apr 23, 2025
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis's funeral Saturday
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will not be taking time away from the federal election campaign to attend the funeral for Pope Francis. He says Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada alongside...
Apr 23, 2025
Evander Kane to make season debut for Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 vs. Kings
LOS ANGELES - Evander Kane will return to the Edmonton Oilers lineup on Wednesday for his first game of the NHL season. Head coach Kris Knoblauch says both Kane, a winger, and defenceman John Klingber...
Apr 23, 2025
Man missing, woman and infant found alive on shore after B.C. boat accident
LANGFORD - A man is missing after three people, including an infant, were thrown overboard in a boating accident on Finlayson Arm northwest of Victoria. West Shore RCMP say they responded to a report ...
Apr 23, 2025
China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American 'bullying'
OTTAWA - China's ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to push back against American "bullying," suggesting the two countries could rally other nations to stop Washingt...
Apr 23, 2025
Andreescu cruises into second round at Madrid Open with 6-2, 6-4 win over Kessler
MADRID - Bianca Andreescu made a triumphant return to WTA 1000-level tennis Wednesday with a 6-2, 6-4 win over McCartney Kessler of the United States in first-round action at the Madrid Open. The 24-y...
Apr 23, 2025
Forward Vilardi to travel with Jets for Games 3 and 4 against St. Louis
WINNIPEG - Gabriel Vilardi will travel with the Winnipeg Jets on their upcoming road trip to St. Louis. The talented winger practised with the team again Wednesday in a yellow non-contact jersey. Head...
Apr 23, 2025
Vancouver's PWHL expansion team will play out of Pacific Coliseum next season
VANCOUVER - The Professional Women's Hockey League has taken its first step in a bigger plan to grow the league. The PWHL announced an expansion franchise for Vancouver on Wednesday to add a seventh t...
Apr 23, 2025
Quebec not ruling out expanding religious symbol ban to daycare workers: minister
QUEBEC CITY - The Quebec minister responsible for secularism says the government isn't ruling out expanding its religious symbols ban to include daycare employees. Jean-Franois Roberge says "everythin...
Apr 23, 2025
