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A rare four-day break helps Raptors focus on consistency at season's quarter mark
TORONTO - A rare weekend off gave Pascal Siakam time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the first quarter of the NBA season. His conclusion? The Toronto Raptors must become more consistent. Siakam and ...
Dec 04, 2023
Redblacks name veteran coach Tommy Condell as new offensive co-ordinator
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have named Tommy Condell as their new offensive co-ordinator. The 52-year-old veteran CFL coach spent the past four seasons as offensive co-ordinator with the Hamilton Ti...
Dec 04, 2023
Ingram, Barzal, Hughes named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Arizona goaltender Connor Ingram, New York Islanders centre Mathew Barzal and New Jersey centre Jack Hughes are the NHL's three stars of the week. Ingram went 3-0-0 with a 1.63 goals-agains...
Dec 04, 2023
Man who swerved car near pro-Palestinian protester arrested for assault: Victoria PD
VICTORIA - Police in Victoria have arrested a man they say accelerated his car towards a pro-Palestinian protester near the British Columbia legislature over the weekend. Victoria Police say the man w...
Dec 04, 2023
NDP calls for Canada to bring extended family of Canadians safely out of Gaza
OTTAWA - The New Democrats are calling for Ottawa to create special immigration measures to help get Canadians' extended family members out of the Gaza Strip, as it has during other crises in recent y...
Dec 04, 2023
Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert rewarded with new deal with St. Louis City FC
ST. LOUIS - Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert has signed a new contract with St. Louis City FC that runs through 2026 with a club option for 2027. Ignored in the 2022 MLS draft despite a stellar collegia...
Dec 04, 2023
IIHF mandates use of neck laceration protectors on all levels of its competitions
The International Ice Hockey Federation has mandated the use of a neck laceration protector at all levels of its competitions. The IIHF made the announcement Monday and said the decision was based on ...
Dec 04, 2023
Quebec employment minister wants to recruit asylum seekers to work in health care
MONTREAL - Quebec's employment minister says around 1,500 asylum seekers will be given jobs in the province's health-care system over the next three years. Kateri Champagne Jourdain announced the pilo...
Dec 04, 2023
Assembly of First Nations to elect new national chief in Ottawa this week
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations is set to elect a new national chief this week in Ottawa. Six candidates are in the running to secure the top job, including Reginald Bellerose, Craig Makinaw, S...
Dec 04, 2023
1,000 homes evacuated in Quebec's Laurentians region over fears dike could burst
MONTREAL - Residents of two municipalities in Quebec's Laurentians region have been ordered to leave their homes because of the risk a nearby dike could burst. The evacuation order was issued Sunday n...
Dec 04, 2023