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Twins Tyson, Jalen Philpot both have their eyes on claiming CFL's top Canadian award
He's still on the mend, but Tyson Philpot anticipates a triumphant return to the Montreal Alouettes in 2025. A foot injury prematurely ended Philpot's promising '24 campaign. The North Delta, B.C., na...
Apr 11, 2025
Federal judge refuses to block immigration enforcement operations in houses of worship
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge refused on Friday to block immigration agents from conducting enforcement operations at houses of worship in a lawsuit filed by religious groups over a new policy ado...
Apr 11, 2025
Kitselas First Nation in northwestern B.C. votes in favour of self-governance
VICTORIA - Members of the Kitselas First Nation in British Columbia's Skeena Valley region have voted to become self-governing. The nation says in a news release that more than 96 per cent of its enro...
Apr 11, 2025
Canadian rugby sevens men win three straight at Challenger Series event in Poland
KRAKOW - Canada's men posted wins over Madagascar, Japan and Portugal on Friday to advance to the semifinals of World Rugby's second-tier Challenger Series. Canada defeated Madagascar 29-24 before dow...
Apr 11, 2025
Plane carrying 3 people crashes in South Florida near a major highway
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) - A small plane carrying three people crashed Friday morning in South Florida near a major interstate highway and pushed a car onto railroad tracks, officials said. Boca Raton po...
Apr 11, 2025
McEwen outscores Dunstone in early draw at the AMJ Players' Championship
TORONTO - Mike McEwen outscored Matt Dunstone 9-8 in a battle of Canadian teams on Friday at the AMJ Players' Championship. Dunstone stole a point in the eighth end but McEwen scored a single in the e...
Apr 11, 2025
Ottawa Senators, Canadian Tire renew arena naming rights deal
OTTAWA - TheOttawa Senators have extended their arena naming rights deal with retail chain Canadian Tire, the NHL club announced Friday. The length and value of the contract were not disclosed. The te...
Apr 11, 2025
Poulin helps Canada to 4-0 win over Switzerland in women's world hockey championship
ESK BUDJOVICE - Marie-Philip Poulin was Canada's catalyst with three assists in a 4-0 win over Switzerland at the women's world hockey championship Friday. Micah Zandee-Hart, Natalie Spooner, Laura St...
Apr 11, 2025
Canada tops Romania 3-0 in Billie Jean King Cup qualification tie
TOKYO - The Canadian women's tennis team defeated Romania 3-0 in Billie Jean King Cup qualification play at the Ariake Coliseum. Toronto's Victoria Mboko opened with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Miriam Bianca ...
Apr 11, 2025
Italy sends rejected migrants to detention centers in Albania
ROME (AP) - Italian authorities on Friday transferred 40 migrants with no permission to remain in the country to Italian-run migration detention centers in Albania. It appeared to be the first time a ...
Apr 11, 2025