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Stein guides third-choice Munnyfor Ro to victory in $500,000 Woodbine Oaks horse race
TORONTO - Munnyfor Ro has given trainer Kevin Attard and her handlers something to think about. Munnyfor Ro, with Justin Stein aboard, captured the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks on Sunday in 1:50.31 over 1 1...
Aug 1, 2021
Ticats to go with veteran Masoli as their starter; competed after being pressed on it
HAMILTON - Jeremiah Masoli has won the quarterback competition with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Ticats head coach Orlondo Steinauer told reporters Sunday that Masoli will be the club's starter when it ki...
Aug 1, 2021
Quebec provincial police is searching for two men missing since Friday in Outaouais
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police say they are searching for two hunters in the Outaouais region who have been missing since Friday. Jonah Dewache, 32, and Dustin Odjick, 37, from Kitigan Zibi First...
Aug 1, 2021
Worthy first impression made by Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Berrios; keeps good the vibes
TORONTO - Jose Berrios made a worthy first impression on his new Blue Jays teammates to continue the good vibrations for the team in its return to Rogers Centre. Berrios helped Toronto sweep the Kansa...
Aug 1, 2021
Quebec lifts COVID-19 measures; extends closing times for bars and restaurants
MONTREAL - Quebec is lifting further COVID-19 restrictions, including extending closing times for bars and restaurants, and increasing capacities for gatherings. The health ministry announced the late...
Aug 1, 2021
Rugby Canada set to start review after disappointing Olympics and turbulent leadup
TORONTO - No medal and a lot of questions. The post-mortem on Rugby Canada's Olympic performance and the turmoil that proceeded it is set to start. The Canadian women's sevens team, bronze medallists ...
Aug 1, 2021
Accomplished rider Rosa da Silva named 2021 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award recipient
TORONTO - Brazil native and retired rider Eurico Rosa da Silva has been named the 2021 recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award. The 46-year-old is one of Canadian Thoroughbred racing's most acco...
Aug 1, 2021
"Not a coincidence:" Indigenous leaders praise historic election victories by women
MONTREAL - It's no coincidence that a wave of Indigenous women have won leadership roles previously held only by men, say leaders and advocates. They argue it's a sign of the times that Mandy Gull-Mas...
Aug 1, 2021
Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse wins bronze in men's 100 metres
TOKYO - Canada's Andre De Grasse has claimed the bronze medal in the men's 100 metres for the second straight Olympics. The 26-year-old from Markham, Ont., overcame a rough start and raced to third in...
Aug 1, 2021
Oleksiak makes history with seventh Olympic medal, De Grasse wins 100m bronze
TOKYO - The Canadian women finished their impressive medal haul in the pool - including a record-setting performance from Penny Oleksiak - and Andre De Grasse finally got Canada's men on the board wit...
Aug 1, 2021