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Oilers recall goaltender Rodrigue on emergency basis after injury to Skinner
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have recalled goaltender Olivier Rodrigue from the American Hockey League on an emergency basis, the NHL team announced Thursday. The move comes after starting goaltende...
Mar 27, 2025
Jays have aggressive home opener lineup with Bichette, Guerrero, Santander up first
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have put out an aggressive but unorthodox lineup for their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles. Shortstop Bo Bichette, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and le...
Mar 27, 2025
Carney detours federal election campaign to deal with Trump's auto tariffs
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney is back in Ottawa today to deal with the fallout from new auto tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, as the Conservatives continue campaigning in Britis...
Mar 27, 2025
Heading South: Grand Slam of Curling to include a stop in Lake Tahoe next season
TORONTO - The Grand Slam of Curling will hold an event outside of Canada for the first time next season. Organizers say the series will make a stop in Lake Tahoe, Nev., as part of a five-event schedul...
Mar 27, 2025
Former Toronto FC young guns Nelson, Priso return to BMO Field as Vancouver Whitecaps
TORONTO - Jayden Nelson and Ralph Priso, two young Canadians deemed surplus to requirements by Toronto FC, return to BMO Field on Saturday as members of the Vancouver Whitecaps. With the Whitecaps (4-...
Mar 27, 2025
Grade 1 E.P. Taylor Stakes turf race added to Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series
TORONTO - The winner of the 2025 Grade 1 E.P. Taylor Stakes will earn a direct entry into the Breeders' Cup. Woodbine Entertainment announced Thursday the $750,000 turf race has been added to the Bree...
Mar 27, 2025
Semi truck flips and catches fire on Highway 1 in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a semi truck flipped over and caught fire along Highway 1 near the city, temporarily closing a section of the road. Police say one passenger vehicle ...
Mar 27, 2025
5 wounded in stabbing in Amsterdam, 1 person arrested
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - At least five people have been wounded in a stabbing in Amsterdam, police in the Dutch city said on Thursday. The stabbing happened near Dam Square in central Amsterdam. ...
Mar 27, 2025
Canadian men's rugby team to face Spain and Belgium in Edmonton in July
The Canadian men's rugby team will host Belgium and Spain in Edmonton in July. The test matches, the first since Canada's tour of Romania in November, will mark the Canadian coaching debut of Australi...
Mar 27, 2025
Midfielder Quinn healthy again and back in the Canada fold for Argentina friendlies
Quinn, who has not played for Canada since the Paris Olympics, returns from injury for a pair of international friendlies against Argentina in B.C. during the April FIFA window. The return of the infl...
Mar 27, 2025