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Police 'engaged' as video targets Indian diplomats
Ottawa says law enforcement is "engaged" after a video circulating online appeared to threaten Indian diplomats in Canada. Public Safety Canada said in a Tuesday tweet that Ottawa will ensure the safe...
Aug 02, 2023
Canadian Premier League player Amla suspended two years for anti-doping violation
OTTAWA - Halifax Wanderers striker Ludwig Amla has received a two-year sanction for an anti-doping rule violation. A urine sample collected Sept. 10, 2022 contained terbutaline, the Canadian Centre fo...
Aug 02, 2023
Winnipeg Jets sign free agent forward Rasmus Kupari
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed free-agent forward Rasmus Kupari to a two-year contract, with an average annual value of $1 million. The 23-year-old Finnish player scored three goals and reco...
Aug 02, 2023
Brazil coach Pia Sundhage facing criticism over team's lack of flair after Women's World Cup exit
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazil coach Pia Sundhage was facing widespread criticism in the South American nation after the team was eliminated in the group stage at the Women's World Cup on Wednesday. Pundits ...
Aug 02, 2023
Conservatives ran on similar media policy as Liberals, but now claim it's censorship
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Liberal legislation aimed at social media platforms is ushering in censorship, despite his party running on similar policy in the last federal electi...
Aug 02, 2023
Canada's under-18 men's hockey team blanks Switzerland 5-0 at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
TRENN, Slovakia - Canadian team captain Berkly Catton scored twice in a 5-0 blanking of Switzerland at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Wednesday. Canada's under-18 men's hockey team finished 2-1 in Group B....
Aug 02, 2023
Feds try to reclaim $347 million insurance payout to Suncor linked to Libya unrest
VANCOUVER - The federal government is trying to reclaim $347 million in insurance paid to Suncor Energy Inc. in the wake of political unrest in Libya. In a ruling this week, a Federal Court judge says...
Aug 02, 2023
Vancouver Whitecaps to sign Richie Laryea on loan from Nottingham Forest: source
VANCOUVER - Richie Laryea is apparently returning to Major League Soccer, but not to his hometown club. The 28-year-old defender from Toronto has been loaned to the Vancouver Whitecaps by Nottingham F...
Aug 02, 2023
All-Star forward Troy Terry gets a 7-year, $49 million contract extension from the Anaheim Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - All-Star forward Troy Terry agreed to a seven-year, $49 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. Terry's new deal keeps the sides out of arbitration and r...
Aug 02, 2023
Evans, Lokombo and Peters named CFL's top performers for July
TORONTO - Quarterback Dane Evans, linebacker Bo Lokombo and defensive back Garry Peters of the B.C. Lions all earned spots on the CFL's honour roll for the month of July. Evans was deemed the top quar...
Aug 02, 2023
