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Vancouver medical health officer says climate change puts many at risk
Vancouver Coastal Health's chief medical health officer says every community within her region is at risk of harm because of the changing climate. Dr. Patricia Daly says those risks from climate extre...
Feb 13, 2024

Toronto Argonauts sign Canadian free agents Tunde Adeleke, Fraser Sopik
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts signed defensive back Tunde Adeleke and linebacker Fraser Sopik on Tuesday, the opening day of CFL free agency. Adeleke and Sopik are both Canadians. Adeleke, 28, spent...
Feb 13, 2024

Newfoundland and Labrador fights back against rental ad denounced as slur
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador tourism officials have released an advertisement highlighting the province's rugged scenery and lively music in response to a vacation rental company's ad ...
Feb 13, 2024

Scottie Barnes on leaving Raptors bench early in loss to Spurs: 'It was a bad look'
TORONTO - As the clock wound down on a demoralizing loss to the lowly San Antonio Spurs, Scottie Barnes left the Toronto Raptors' bench and headed to the locker room. Barnes's frustration was obvious ...
Feb 13, 2024

Grey Cup-champion Alouettes sign three in CFL free agency
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed defensive lineman Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund, running back Sean Thomas Erlington and receiver Tevin Jones on Tuesday. The moves came on the first day of CFL free a...
Feb 13, 2024

Whitecaps want to bring momentum into Champions Cup first-round tilt
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini is looking for his side to continue its momentum in CONCACAF Champions Cup play on Wednesday. Vancouver and Mexican side Tigres are set to meet for the sec...
Feb 13, 2024

B.C. Lions sign veteran quarterback Dakota Prukop to one-year deal
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions signed veteran American quarterback Dakota Prukop to a one-year deal Tuesday. The move came on the opening day of CFL free agency. The signing of Prukop fills a need for the...
Feb 13, 2024

NDP pushing Liberals to recognize state of Palestine as U.K., U.S. signal openness
OTTAWA - New Democrats are calling on the Liberal government to have Canada formally recognize Palestine as a state, saying it would help advance peace in the Middle East. NDP foreign-affairs critic H...
Feb 13, 2024

Quebec coroner's inquiry into police stabbing hears from doctor who treated killer
MONTREAL - A coroner's inquiry is hearing today from a psychiatrist who treated a Quebec man with a history of mental illness who killed a provincial police officer. Isaac Brouillard Lessard fatally s...
Feb 13, 2024

Edmonton Elks sign special-teams dynamo Javon Leake
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks signed American kick-returner Javon Leake on Tuesday. The move became official shortly after Leake hit the CFL's open market. Edmonton signed Leake to an agreement in prin...
Feb 13, 2024