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Howard served as coach at 2018 Olympics, hopes to return to Games as a player
Glenn Howard enjoyed the Olympic experience as a coach for Great Britain at the Pyeongchang Olympics. Now the Canadian curling legend hopes to get back to the Winter Games as a player. The four-time w...
Sep 23, 2021
NHLers weigh in on league's vaccine policy: 'I've gotta be careful with this one'
Thatcher Demko took a long pause before answering. Not because he didn't know what to say - the Vancouver Canucks goalie just wanted to be sure he chose his words carefully when the topic pivoted. "I'...
Sep 23, 2021
Stingy defence key as B.C. Lions matchup with Saskatchewan Roughriders
SURREY, B.C. - Quarterback Michael Reilly says there's an infectious energy around the B.C. Lions these days. After three wins in a row, it's easy to see why. "Winning's always fun," said Reilly, who ...
Sep 23, 2021
Louisiana state trooper charged in pummeling of Black man
A former Louisiana State Police trooper has been charged with a civil rights violation for pummeling a Black motorist 18 times with a flashlight - the first criminal case to emerge from federal invest...
Sep 23, 2021
Feds need to put more cash into long-term care to legislate safety: experts
OTTAWA - Experts warn the Liberals' promise to legislate safety in long-term care would likely have to come with more money if newly drafted national care standards are going to fix what's broken in t...
Sep 23, 2021
Conservative MP urges party to unify around O'Toole as others question his leadership
OTTAWA - A re-elected Conservative member of Parliament says party members should get united behind leader Erin O'Toole, as questions swirl about whether he should remain in the job. Alberta represent...
Sep 23, 2021
Canada needs to share more COVID-19 surpluses with world, says UN envoy Bob Rae
OTTAWA - Canada's envoy to the United Nations says Canada needs to share more of its COVID-19 vaccine surpluses with less fortunate countries. Bob Rae, Canada's ambassador to the UN, tells The Canadia...
Sep 23, 2021
Toronto FC says playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo to miss another game after injury setback
Toronto FC playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo will miss a fifth straight game after a setback in training. The 30-year-old Spaniard, the reigning MLS MVP, has been sidelined by a lower body injury since play...
Sep 23, 2021
Quebec offers bonuses up to $18,000 to keep nurses in struggling health system
Quebec is offering up to $18,000 in bonuses for full-time nurses to prevent more of them from quitting the province's struggling health-care system. Premier Franois Legault told reporters today he is ...
Sep 23, 2021
Hockey Alberta puts out call for more on-ice officials
Hockey Alberta needs more on-ice officials in the Red Deer area.Cody Huseby, North Central Regional Coordinator, says kids should be 13 as of Dec. 31, 2021.He explains that being an official is a grea...
Sep 23, 2021