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Hockey ops president Jim Rutherford signs three year extension with Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford to a three-year extension. Rutherford was named president of hockey operations and interim general manager o...
Jan 19, 2024
Calgary Stampeders re-sign American defensive end Julian Howsare
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed American defensive lineman Julian Howsare, the CFL club announced Friday. The five-year veteran was slated to become a free agent next month. Hosware st...
Jan 19, 2024
Court documents identify suspect in Old Montreal fatal fire, but no charges laid
MONTREAL - A convicted killer who police suspect started the fire that killed seven people in Old Montreal last March admits he was at the scene of the arson but claims someone else set the blaze. Doc...
Jan 19, 2024
Affordability, U.S. election to top agenda as federal cabinet meets in Montreal
OTTAWA - The federal cabinet will hear from a range of experts on housing, economics and Canada-U.S. relations over three days of meetings in Montreal next week. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his ...
Jan 19, 2024
Children found safe in Montreal after father's vehicle stolen with them inside
MONTREAL - Two children ages three and 11 were found safe after their father's vehicle was stolen with them inside in the Montral-Nord borough on Thursday evening. Montreal police spokesman Jean-Pierr...
Jan 19, 2024
Canada Soccer extends Biello's run as interim men's coach through Copa qualifier
Canada Soccer has extended Mauro Biello's run as interim men's national team coach through the Copa America qualifier in March. Biello, a former assistant coach, was put in temporary charge when John ...
Jan 19, 2024
Shane Pinto signs one-year deal with Senators after gambling suspension
OTTAWA - Shane Pinto is one step closer to resuming his NHL career. The Ottawa Senators signed the centre to a one-year, US$775,000 contract on Friday after he was suspended 41 games for "activities r...
Jan 19, 2024
Thin ice: Ottawa's Rideau Canal still isn't open for skating, despite cold weather
Ottawa is looking at another weekend without skating on the Rideau Canal, even with below-normal winter temperatures on the horizon for the weekend. The National Capital Commission, which manages the ...
Jan 19, 2024
Toronto Public Library gradually recovering from hack, more services back in Feb
TORONTO - Canada's largest public library system says more of its services are gradually being restored after an October cyberattack that brought down its website and likely exposed sensitive employee...
Jan 19, 2024
Champion Sean Strickland, challenger Dricus Du Plessis make weight ahead of UFC 297
TORONTO - UFC middleweight champion Sean (Tarzan) Strickland and South African challenger Dricus (Stillknocks) Du Plessis both made weight Friday in advance of their UFC 297 showdown Saturday. Fighter...
Jan 19, 2024