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Einarson tops fellow Canadian Homan to win HearingLife Tour Challenge curling event
CHARLOTTETOWN — Kerri Einarson took down Rachel Homan 5-4 in an all-Canadian women’s final at…
Flyers’ Matvei Michkov leads the latest infusion of Russian talent into the NHL
Fears over getting Matvei Michkov out of Russia, combined with a lack of reliable scouting,…
‘Shame on you’: High school football coach gets 20 years for sex assaults on students
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA — A former Winnipeg high school football coach who groomed and sexually…
Argos rookie Doxtater happy to be playing football closer to home
TORONTO — The CFL is the latest stop on Sage Doxtater’s football odyssey. The hulking…
Canadiens hope to put rebuild behind them in 2024-25: ‘We want to make the playoffs’
MONTREAL — Nick Suzuki is tired of watching talented teammates pack their bags and move…
Manitoba’s train is a lifeline for many towns. Now tourists are also discovering the route
The setting sun backlights a pristine panoply of pines of different sizes and species. Far…
Manitoba’s train is a lifeline for many towns. Now tourists are also discovering the route
The setting sun backlights a pristine panoply of pines of different sizes and species. Far…
Peter Nygard denied bail pending appeal of his Toronto sex assault convictions
TORONTO — Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been denied bail as he appeals his…
Six Canadian squads open their NHL seasons tonight
The Edmonton Oilers came up a goal and win short in June of winning the…
Official languages report questions enrolment cap on Quebec English junior colleges
OTTAWA — Canada’s official languages commissioner is expressing concern over Quebec’s decision to cap the…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for September, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in September. Statistics Canada also…
Calgary Flames recall centre Justin Kirkland from AHL affiliate Wranglers
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames recalled centre Justin Kirkland from their American Hockey League affiliate…
Rourke, B.C. Lions have history on their side versus Saskatchewan Roughriders
Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions will at least have history on their side Saturday…
Scheifele scores late in third, adds OT winner to give Jets a 2-1 win over Blackhawks
WINNIPEG — Winnipeg’s Mark Scheifele scored two late goals, the second in overtime, to salvage…
Unbeaten Jets aim to keep soaring, building on early success
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets may be silencing some of their critics — at least…
Here’s a list of September inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.6 per cent in September, Statistics Canada says.…
Guy Maddin satire skewers G7 leaders. Cate Blanchett says it felt like a documentary
TORONTO — Even from her native Australia, Cate Blanchett has long felt a connection to…
Argos can cement East Division home playoff game with win over Redblacks
Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts can complete the East Division’s playoff picture. The Argos…
In The Rings: Curling Canada still looking for Canadian Curling Trials title sponsor
With the Canadian Curling Trials just over a year away, Curling Canada is still looking…
Trudeau to shuffle cabinet as four ministers say they won’t seek re-election
OTTAWA — With a simmering mutiny plot in the backbenches and four more cabinet ministers…
Canadian veteran midfielder Desiree Scott to retire at end of NWSL season
Desiree Scott, a hard-nosed defensive midfielder who won 187 caps for Canada, has announced her…
Fledgling Northern Soccer League expected to announce first player signings soon
The Northern Super League will likely start rolling out player signing announcements next week but…
Manitoba second province to sign onto federal school food deal
WINNIPEG — Manitoba is the second province to sign a deal with the federal Liberals…
Most Liberal MPs support Trudeau as leader: Freeland
OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said she is “absolutely confident” the majority of…