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Oilers' star Connor McDavid's drive to be NHL's best player starts off the ice
EDMONTON - Christian Dedonato doesn't see Connor McDavid much in the off-season, at least not until at least mid-afternoon. McDavid is too busy working out in the gym or staying sharp on the ice. When...
Apr 25, 2022
Winnipeg's IG Field updates COVID-19 protocols for fans and guests
WINNIPEG - Fans attending games at Winnipeg's IG Field will no longer have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The new policy will begin on May 1 and includes spectators attending Winnipeg Blue Bom...
Apr 25, 2022
B.C. First Nation has proposed settlement after 160-year battle with Canada
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia First Nation has reached a proposed $135-million settlement with the federal government, 160 years after settlers began taking over its village lands. Chief Willie Sella...
Apr 25, 2022
Trial starts 8 years after South Africa soccer star killed
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - Testimony began Monday in the trial of five men charged with murder in the shooting death of South Africa national soccer team captain Senzo Meyiwa eight years ago. The ...
Apr 25, 2022
Texas appeals court delays execution of Melissa Lucio
HOUSTON (AP) - A Texas appeals court on Monday delayed the execution of a woman amid growing doubts about whether she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter in a case that has garnered the support of la...
Apr 25, 2022
Feds invest $6.7 million on research platform looking at impact of COVID-19 on youth
MONTREAL - The federal government is investing $6.7 million on a Canada-wide research platform to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on children. Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos told re...
Apr 25, 2022
Dogs play valuable role with search and rescue teams
Dogs have become important members of search and rescue teams, and in some cases, have helped to save lives.But it takes a lot of training to get a dog ready for that type of duty, and with that in mi...
Apr 25, 2022
Sixers centre Joel Embiid slapped with $15,000 fine for criticizing officials
Philadelphia centre Joel Embiid has been fined US$15,000 for criticizing the officials after the 76ers' 110-102 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. "To me, it felt like they had one job, coming i...
Apr 25, 2022
Record rise in antisemitism in 2021 with surge of violent incidents
OTTAWA - B'nai Brith Canada says there were record levels of antisemitism in Canada last year, with sharp increases in Quebec and British Columbia. The annual audit shows there were 2,799 anti-Jewish ...
Apr 25, 2022
Turkish court gives philanthropist Kavala life in prison
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - A Turkish court on Monday sentenced prominent Turkish civil rights activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala to life in prison without parole, finding him guilty of attempting to ...
Apr 25, 2022
