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Olympic shot putters forced to create 'new atmosphere' during pandemic
TORONTO - The cavernous Toronto Track and Field Centre was all but empty, and far too quiet for Brittany Crew and Sarah Mitton. So the Canadian shot putters blasted music. Some officials wrinkled thei...
Apr 16, 2021
Leylah Annie Fernandez wins opener for Canada against Serbia at Billie Jean King Cup
KRALJEVO, Serbia - Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez beat Serbia's Olga Danilovic 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 in the opener of their Billie Jean King Cup playoff tie on Friday.Fernandez, the top-ranked singles player...
Apr 16, 2021
CF Montreal enters 2021 season with new name, new coach and overhauled roster
Patrice Bernier will be watching CF Montreal with interest this season, wondering what its overhauled roster will look like under new coach Wilfried Nancy. The 41-year-old Bernier, a Montreal stalwart...
Apr 16, 2021
UK military prepares for big role in Prince Philip's funeral
WINDSOR, England - British soldiers, sailors and air force personnel were practicing, polishing and making final preparations Friday for Prince Philip's funeral, a martial but personal service that wi...
Apr 16, 2021
'In the Heights' to open Tribeca Film Festival in June
NEW YORK - The big-screen adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's "In the Heights" will kick off the Tribeca Film Festival on June 9, two days before the film opens in theatres and begins streaming. Set in...
Apr 16, 2021
Canadian women could face two top-five teams to start at Olympic soccer tournament
As in the 2016 Games in Rio, eighth-ranked Canada could be drawn with two top-five teams in the group stage at the Olympic women's soccer tournament. On Friday, using the April rankings, FIFA released...
Apr 16, 2021
List of mourners attending the funeral of Prince Philip
LONDON - Here is the full list of mourners who will attend the funeral of Prince Philip on Saturday at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle: 1. Queen Elizabeth II 2. Prince Charles, eldest child of the...
Apr 16, 2021
The pandemic has upended the Oscars. Good, producers say
NEW YORK - Ninety seconds. That's how quickly Steven Soderbergh believes the Academy Awards will convince viewers that this year's telecast is different. The concept for the show, which Soderbergh is ...
Apr 16, 2021
Vote by Tilray shareholders on Aphria merger deal delayed until April 30
NANAIMO, B.C. - A vote by Tilray Inc. shareholders on the cannabis company's deal to merge with Aphria Inc. has been delayed, allowing shareholders more time. The vote had been scheduled for today, bu...
Apr 16, 2021
Nanaimo Hospital sees birth rate surge, new parents seek more support
NANAIMO - 2021 has proven to be a popular time to have a baby on mid Vancouver Island.Island Health data showed 315 babies were born at Nanaimo Hospital in the first three months of the year, up more ...
Apr 16, 2021