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Canadian men take on St. Vincent next in CONCACAF U-20 qualifying play
After having its way with Dominica in an 8-0 romp Friday, Canada expects more of a challenge from St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Sunday in CONCACAF Under-20 Championship qualifying play in Port-of-...
Feb 24, 2024
Some Ukrainians in Quebec struggle with French requirement for immigration
MONTREAL - Some Ukrainians living in Quebec after fleeing the war with Russia are unsure if they'll be able to meet the French requirement for permanent immigration to the province. Many displaced Ukr...
Feb 24, 2024
Surrey's Arshdeep Bains relishing call up to Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Arshdeep Bains sums up his promotion from playing on the Vancouver Canucks' American Hockey League affiliate to featuring on the NHL club's second line as "pretty special." Bains, of Surre...
Feb 24, 2024
Canadians mark grim anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine as violence continues
OTTAWA - Events marking the second anniversary of Russia's deadly invasion of Ukraine were planned across Canada on Saturday, as head of the organization representing Ukrainian Canadians urged people ...
Feb 24, 2024
Toronto FC signs teenage defender Adam Pearlman to homegrown contract
Toronto FC added to a flurry of personnel moves ahead of Sunday's MLS season opener, signing teenage defender Adam Pearlman to a homegrown player contract. The 18-year-old from Maple, Ont., who is sig...
Feb 24, 2024
The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother, aide says
The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother, an aide to Navalny said Saturday. Ivan Zhdanov, the director of Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, made the ...
Feb 24, 2024
Coldest Night of the Year looking to set new donation records for Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - The biggest fundraiser for the Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS) is back this weekend, and it's never too late to add your support.After receiving record-breaking donations in 2023, the annu...
Feb 24, 2024
Two years in, Ukraine-Russia conflict brings hard choices, fractured families
CALGARY - For Ukrainians in country and as far away as Canada, Saturday's grim second anniversary of the Russian invasion means reflection on lives lost, families shattered, hard choices made and even...
Feb 24, 2024
China wants Canadian private investment in Belt and Road projects, amid scrutiny
OTTAWA - China's ambassador in Ottawa says he wants Canadian business to collaborate with Beijing on its Belt and Road Initiative, amid scrutiny from Western governments. Ambassador Cong Peiwu says Ca...
Feb 24, 2024
Patty Tavatanakit takes a three-stroke lead after three rounds of her home LPGA event in Thailand
CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) - Local favorite Patty Tavatanakit shot a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the LPGA Thailand tournament. Tavatanakit had a three-round...
Feb 24, 2024