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Canadian rugby sevens men face relegation battle at HSBC SVNS season finale in Madrid
SINGAPORE - For the second year in a row, Canada's men will have to fight to retain their status as a core team on the world rugby sevens circuit. The Canadian men wrapped up another disappointing out...
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Nylander defends Leafs' core after playoff exit, Toronto again picks up the pieces
BOSTON - William Nylander stood in a solemn visitors locker room at TD Garden just before midnight. The Maple Leafs had battled back from a 3-1 series deficit against the Boston Bruins with consecutiv...
8h ago
As Ottawa replaces watchdog for firms operating abroad, advocates urge full reform
OTTAWA - Advocates are calling on Ottawa to profoundly change the powers of the watchdog who monitors Canadian corporations operating abroad, as the Liberals review how a new ombudsman should take on ...
8h ago
Aston Villa slips up in race for Champions League after 1-0 loss at Brighton
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) - A bad week got worse for Aston Villa on Sunday after a surprise 1-0 loss at Brighton in the race for the top four in the Premier League. Unai Emery's team lost 4-2 at home to...
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'We have the wind at our back:’ advocates drum up interest to preserve historic Qualicum Beach lodge
QUALICUM BEACH - An ongoing online heritage preservation contest likely won't result in a sizable cheque for a mid Island entrant, however the process itself is a win. St. Andrews Lodge Historical and...
8h ago
B.C. man wants homes for thousands of books he soon won't be able to read
VANCOUVER - In the 10 years since John William started to lose his vision, he's been finding new ways to enjoy his vast personal library. Right now, that involves glasses and a magnifying glass with b...
11h ago
B.C. man wants homes for thousands of books he soon won't be able to read
VANCOUVER - In the 10 years since John William started to lose his vision, he's been finding new ways to enjoy his vast personal library. Right now, that involves glasses and a magnifying glass with b...
11h ago
Nanaimo Hornets rugby season to close with awards ceremony
NANAIMO - It's the end of the season for the three teams in the Hornets rugby program.In the 2023-24 campaign there was a men's Division 1 and Division 3 side and a women's Division 2 squad.Hornets pr...
11h ago
Poilievre tight-lipped on what Conservatives might do with capital gains tax changes
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is telling business leaders to fight their own battles when it comes to the Liberals' proposed changes to capital gains taxation. But even as he character...
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Macklem tries to stay out of the fray as MPs do their best to use him to score points
OTTAWA - Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem navigates a political minefield every time he testifies before the House of Commons finance committee. Four times a year, members of Parliament get the ch...
14h ago