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Blue Bombers sign veteran American offensive tackle Hardrick to a one-year extension
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed veteran American offensive tackle Jermarcus Hardrickto a one-year contract extension Wednesday. The six-foot-five, 319-pound Hardrick was slated to become a...
Jan 11, 2023
Canada's Gligic recalibrated for Sony Open, 1st full-field event of PGA Tour in 2023
Michael Gligic has only taken a few days off since his last PGA Tour event in November. He's been working hard during the circuit's six-week winter break, even getting reps in during a heavy snowfall ...
Jan 11, 2023
McEvoy, Lions patiently awaiting Rourke's decision as QB works out with NFL clubs
Neil McEvoy is of two minds when it comes to the football future of Nathan Rourke. On one hand, he's pleased to see a CFL player get opportunities to prove himself south of the border. But as the B.C....
Jan 11, 2023
Longtime Giants infielder Brandon Belt confident he can return to form with Blue Jays
TORONTO - Veteran infielder Brandon Belt's right knee issues were so bad at times last year that he questioned whether he'd be able to keep playing in the big leagues. A successful surgical procedure ...
Jan 11, 2023
Former NHL defenceman P.K. Subban set for emotional return to Montreal
P.K. Subban knows standing at centre ice in Montreal's Bell Centre on Thursday will stir emotions. Canadiens fans are known for their unbridled passion, and being embraced by them during his seven sea...
Jan 11, 2023
White House: Jill Biden has cancerous lesions removed
WASHINGTON (AP) - Surgeons removed a cancerous lesion above first lady Jill Biden's right eye Wednesday, as well as another cancerous lesion on her chest, the White House said, while a third lesion on...
Jan 11, 2023
B.C. launches hiring drive for Crown prosecutors to help address repeat offending
VICTORIA - The British Columbia Prosecution Service has launched a recruitment drive for Crown lawyers and other staff, part of a series of recent measures to address repeat violent offending. A state...
Jan 11, 2023
Canada delivers more tanks to Haiti as police try pushing back Port-au-Prince gangs
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces delivered more armoured vehicles to Haiti as police in Port-au-Prince struggle to contain gang crisis. The tanks were purchased by the Haitian government and it is t...
Jan 11, 2023
Avs great Joe Sakic appointed to Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee
TORONTO - Colorado Avalanche president of hockey operations Joe Sakic has been appointed to the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee. Sakic, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012, will fil...
Jan 11, 2023
Canadian Army waiting for air-defence systems as Ottawa buys equipment for Ukraine
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government's plan to buy anti-aircraft missiles for Ukraine is prompting questions about why such equipment isn't being bought for the Canadian Army. The Army has been wit...
Jan 11, 2023
