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Israel has right to defend itself, but wider war must be avoided: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is condemning Iran's missile attack on Israel, but says the international community must do everything it can to help avoid a bigger regional war. Exchanges of f...
Oct 02, 2024
Edmonton's Wil Bateman continues to grow on Korn Ferry Tour with steady approach
Edmonton's Wil Bateman has learned to ride the waves of being a professional golfer in his second season on the Korn Ferry Tour. Bateman is one of three Canadians competing in this week's Korn Ferry T...
Oct 02, 2024
Province shoring up community drought and flood protection
Municipalities and Indigenous communities in Alberta can now apply for $19 million in funding to help protect homes, businesses and lives from floods and droughts. Alberta's government says it is step...
Oct 02, 2024
Blue Jays president Shapiro says GM Atkins will continue in current role
TORONTO - Team president Mark Shapiro says Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins will continue in his current role. Shapiro says it was an "incredibly disappointing season," but notes Atkins guided th...
Oct 02, 2024
Ottawa bantamweight Liam Macfadyen no stranger to world of combat sports
TORONTO - Liam (The Celtic Samurai) Macfadyen grew up in combat sports, surrounded by black belts, Olympians and Hall of Famers. His mother, Tina Takahashi, holds a seventh-degree black belt in judo a...
Oct 02, 2024
Canada coach Jesse Marsch continues to give youth its due ahead of Panama game
Canada coach Jesse Marsch continues to give youth its due, handing Jamie Knight-Lebel, Santiago Lopez and Kwasi Poku their first senior call-ups for the October international window. The Canadian men,...
Oct 02, 2024
MLB's postseason is on the way, but first, a photo finish for the NL wild-card race awaits Monday
The Major League Baseball playoffs are approaching and a Shohei Ohtani vs. Aaron Judge matchup in the World Series looms as an enticing October possibility. But first, the National League needs to get...
Oct 02, 2024
Gas well fire north of Calgary that sent five to hospital extinguished, company says
A fire at a gas well north of Calgary that injured five workers earlier this week has been extinguished.HWN Energy Ltd. says it consulted with industry experts and implemented a well control plan that...
Oct 02, 2024
MacKinnon eager to suit up alongside Crosby at 4 Nations Face-Off: 'I idolized Sid'
Nathan MacKinnon had lots to contemplate this summer. The Colorado Avalanche were ousted in the second round of the playoffs - a result that continues to eat at the reigning Hart Trophy winner. MacKin...
Oct 02, 2024
Kris Mallette named Team CHL head coach for inaugural CHL USA Prospects Challenge
TORONTO - Kelowna Rockets bench boss Kris Mallette will be the head coach of Team CHL at the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge, the Canadian Hockey League announced Wednesday. Acadie-Bathurst Titan coa...
Oct 02, 2024