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Oncologist reflects on cancer research advances 45 years after Terry Fox's marathon
TORONTO - Dr. Andr Veillette was in medical school when he watched updates on Terry Fox's cross-country run on the evening news. He didn't realize the impact the 21-year-old, just a year older than he...
Apr 11, 2025
Blazers set to pick 11th, 14th overall in 2025 WHL Prospects Draft
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers are scheduled to pick twice in the first round of the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft next month.Barring any trades, they will pick 11th and 14th overall in the 23 team draft....
Apr 11, 2025
After surviving Cavalry opener, Forge FC looks to keep rolling in visit to Pacific FC
Forge FC weathered the storm last Saturday in a 1-0 season-opening win over visiting Cavalry FC in a rematch of last season's Canadian Premier League championship game. Outshot 24-7 (6-4 in shots on t...
Apr 11, 2025
Twins Tyson, Jalen Philpot both have their eyes on claiming CFL's top Canadian award
He's still on the mend, but Tyson Philpot anticipates a triumphant return to the Montreal Alouettes in 2025. A foot injury prematurely ended Philpot's promising '24 campaign. The North Delta, B.C., na...
Apr 11, 2025
Federal judge refuses to block immigration enforcement operations in houses of worship
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge refused on Friday to block immigration agents from conducting enforcement operations at houses of worship in a lawsuit filed by religious groups over a new policy ado...
Apr 11, 2025
Kitselas First Nation in northwestern B.C. votes in favour of self-governance
VICTORIA - Members of the Kitselas First Nation in British Columbia's Skeena Valley region have voted to become self-governing. The nation says in a news release that more than 96 per cent of its enro...
Apr 11, 2025
Canadian rugby sevens men win three straight at Challenger Series event in Poland
KRAKOW - Canada's men posted wins over Madagascar, Japan and Portugal on Friday to advance to the semifinals of World Rugby's second-tier Challenger Series. Canada defeated Madagascar 29-24 before dow...
Apr 11, 2025
Plane carrying 3 people crashes in South Florida near a major highway
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) - A small plane carrying three people crashed Friday morning in South Florida near a major interstate highway and pushed a car onto railroad tracks, officials said. Boca Raton po...
Apr 11, 2025
Sex assault civil trial of Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon to resume next week
MONTREAL - The sexual assault civil trial of Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon will resume next week after the Court of Appeal rejected his appeal of the scope of questions his lawyers could ask i...
Apr 11, 2025
McEwen outscores Dunstone in early draw at the AMJ Players' Championship
TORONTO - Mike McEwen outscored Matt Dunstone 9-8 in a battle of Canadian teams on Friday at the AMJ Players' Championship. Dunstone stole a point in the eighth end but McEwen scored a single in the e...
Apr 11, 2025
