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McCarthy falls short in first vote for House speaker
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican leader Kevin McCarthy appeared headed toward a historic defeat in first-round voting Tuesday to become House speaker, sending the new Congress into a tangle as conservativ...
Jan 03, 2023
Nik Lewis, Juwan Simpson return to Calgary Stampeders as coaches
CALGARY - Two former Calgary Stampeders are returning to the CFL club as coaches. Nik Lewis and Juwan Simpson were named Calgary's receivers and defensive line coach respectively for the 2023 season o...
Jan 03, 2023
Family of Bills' Hamlin thankful for outpouring of support
The family of Damar Hamlin expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support shown toward the Buffalo Bills safety while asking everyone to keep the hospitalized player in their prayers on Tuesday. "W...
Jan 03, 2023
Family of Bills' Hamlin thankful for outpouring of support
The family of Damar Hamlin expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support shown toward the Buffalo Bills safety while asking everyone to keep the hospitalized player in their prayers on Tuesday. "W...
Jan 03, 2023
China pushes back on air-travel test requirements, but Canadian firms not worried
OTTAWA - The Chinese government is unhappy that Canada and other countries are creating new COVID-19 restrictions for people flying from China, but business groups say the policy won't impact trade. C...
Jan 03, 2023
Pelé's coffin arrives at cemetery in city he made famous
SANTOS, Brazil (AP) - Pel's coffin arrived at his final resting place Tuesday as millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourned the sports legend. Newly inaugurated President Luiz Incio Lula ...
Jan 03, 2023
Former Pan Am Games executive Steve Wallace to head up Canada Artistic Swimming
OTTAWA - Steve Wallace, an experienced executive on numerous sport leadership teams, including the 2015 Pan American Games, has been hired as the CEO of Canada Artistic Swimming. "I have loved working...
Jan 03, 2023
Saskatchewan woman accused of faking her and her son's death intends to go to trial
SASKATOON - An Indigenous woman accused of faking her death and that of her son before illegally crossing the border into the United States has indicted her intention to go to trial. Through counsel, ...
Jan 03, 2023
Pelé's coffin arrives at cemetery in city he made famous
SANTOS, Brazil (AP) - Pel's coffin has arrived at his final resting place as millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourn the sports legend. Newly inaugurated President Luiz Incio Lula da Sil...
Jan 03, 2023
Toronto Argonauts part ways with veteran CFL receiver Brandon Banks
TORONTO - Brandon Banks first season with the Toronto Argonauts will be his last. The CFL club announced Tuesday it has parted ways with the veteran American receiver. "Brandon arrived here as a bitte...
Jan 03, 2023
