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Injury-riddled Montreal Canadiens claim forward Chris Tierney off waivers
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have claimed veteran forward Chris Tierney off waivers as they look to plug holes in their injury-riddled lineup. Tierney had two goals and an assist in 13 games with...
Feb 23, 2023
Ontario's Rachel Homan wins way into Tournament of Hearts playoffs
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Ontario's Rachel Homan reached the championship round at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with a 5-3 win Thursday over New Brunswick's Andrea Kelly. Homan's 5-2 record with a game to...
Feb 23, 2023
Former goalkeeper Alex Bono set to welcome Toronto to Audi Field in MLS season opener
Toronto FC fans will see a familiar face Saturday when Toronto opens the MLS regular season at D.C. United. Alex Bono, who holds TFC records for goalkeeper wins (67) and shutouts (35), will be wearing...
Feb 23, 2023
Ian Moss out as Gymnastics Canada CEO after athletes call for his resignation
OTTAWA - Ian Moss is out as chief executive officer of Gymnastics Canada, a move that comes amid calls for leadership change at the embattled sports organization. The governing body said in a release ...
Feb 23, 2023
Federal protection proposed for critically at-risk spotted owls in B.C., groups say
VANCOUVER - Two environmental groups and a British Columbia First Nation say the federal government is recommending an order to protect the critically at-risk northern spotted owl. Just three of the t...
Feb 23, 2023
Federal protection proposed for critically at-risk spotted owls in B.C., groups say
VANCOUVER - Two environmental groups and a British Columbia First Nation say the federal government is recommending an order to protect the critically at-risk northern spotted owl. Just three of the t...
Feb 23, 2023
Onyshko to replace Pivetta on Canadian roster for upcoming World Baseball Classic
OTTAWA - Reliever Ben Onyshko was added to the Canadian roster for the World Baseball Classic on Thursday as a replacement for right-hander Nick Pivetta. Onyshko, who has spent four seasons in the Sea...
Feb 23, 2023
Media advocate calls Google's move to block news content disrespectful to Canadians
OTTAWA - Advocates for the print and digital media industry say Google is disrespecting Canadian readers by temporarily blocking news to some of its users. News Media Canada president Paul Deegan says...
Feb 23, 2023
Federal housing advocate reviewing 'human rights crisis' of homeless encampments
OTTAWA - The federal housing advocate is launching a review of homeless encampments in Canada, calling the situation a human rights crisis fuelled in part by the failure of all levels of government to...
Feb 23, 2023
Five golfers tied for lead after opening round of LPGA Thailand, Henderson four shots back
PATTAYA, Thailand - Jennifer Kupcho of the United States fired a bogey-free 7-under 65 to share the lead alongside four other golfers after the opening round of the LPGA Thailand on Thursday. The crow...
Feb 23, 2023
