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Blue Jays general manager Atkins 'disappointed' that Ohtani went to Dodgers
General manager Ross Atkins is also disappointed that Shohei Ohtani didn't sign with the Toronto Blue Jays. Atkins spoke with media today after the signings of centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier and utili...
Jan 3, 2024
Sakkari defeats Fernandez as Greece eliminates Canada at United Cup
SYDNEY, Australia - Maria Sakkari and Stefanos Tsitsipas helped Greece eliminate Canada from the United Cup with a 3-0 victory in group play on Wednesday. Sakkari saved four set points in the first se...
Jan 3, 2024
Canadian Ashley Lawrence named a finalist for FIFA FIFPro World 11 all-star team
Canadian Ashley Lawrence is a finalist for the FIFA FIFPro World 11, as voted on by more than 28,000 professional players from around the world. FIFA and FIFPro, which represents pro soccer players, r...
Jan 3, 2024
Ballard Power Systems signs new long-term supply deal with NFI
VANCOUVER - Ballard Power Systems has signed a new long-term supply agreement with bus maker NFI Group Inc. The Vancouver-based fuel cell company says the deal marks a new phase in its partnership wit...
Jan 3, 2024
Iran says 20 people killed, 40 wounded in blasts at ceremony honoring slain general
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Explosions at an event honoring a prominent Iranian general slain in a U.S. airstrike in 2020 have killed at least 20 people and wounded 40 others, state-run media in Iran reported...
Jan 3, 2024
Israel on alert for possible Hezbollah response after senior Hamas leader is killed in Beirut strike
BEIRUT (AP) - Israel was on high alert for an escalation with Hezbollah on Wednesday after one of the top leaders of the Palestinian Hamas was killed in a strike in Beirut that was widely blamed on Is...
Jan 3, 2024
In the news today: Ottawa to accept applications from refugees seeking to leave Gaza
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Ottawa to accept 1,000 applications from Canadians' relatives seeking way out o...
Jan 3, 2024
Jones helps Leafs snap three-game skid with 3-0 win over Kings
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Martin Jones made 32 saves for his 30th career shutout, William Nylander scored two goals and the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped their three-game losing streak with a 3-0 victory over ...
Jan 2, 2024
Canucks jump on Senators early, net 6-3 win
VANCOUVER - Elias Pettersson and Pius Suter each scored twice as the Vancouver Canucks erupted for five first-period goals and coasted to a 6-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. J.T. ...
Jan 2, 2024
B.C. union representing Lower Mainland transit workers issues 72-hour strike notice
BURNABY, B.C. - A union representing more than 180 transit workers in B.C. has issued a 72-hour strike notice. CUPE Local 4500 represents workers employed by the Coast Mountain Bus Company, which runs...
Jan 2, 2024