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Blue Jays announce three additions to John Schneider's coaching staff
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays announced three additions to manager John Schneider's staff Monday. Lou Iannotti is joining the team as assistant hitting coach, Graham Johnson as bullpen coach and Sam...
Dec 16, 2024

Historic plane's final trip to U.S. interrupted by emergency landing near Victoria
VICTORIA - A rare and historic water bomber that was on its final journey from British Columbia to a museum in Arizona was forced to make an emergency landing near Victoria due to mechanical issues. T...
Dec 16, 2024

Historic plane's final trip to U.S. interrupted by emergency landing near Victoria
VICTORIA - A rare and historic water bomber that was on its final journey from British Columbia to a museum in Arizona was forced to make an emergency landing near Victoria due to mechanical issues. T...
Dec 16, 2024

Transgender bill challenger dismayed by Smith's openness to notwithstanding clause
EDMONTON - A lawyer fighting a new Alberta law affecting transgender youth says he's disappointed Premier Danielle Smith will use the Charter's notwithstanding clause if need be to shield the changes ...
Dec 16, 2024

Montreal's Loic Kwemi named Canada Soccer futsal player of the year
Loic Kwemi has been named Canada Soccer's futsal player of the year after finishing second in scoring at the 2024 CONCACF Futsal Championship. The 27-year-old from Montreal scored six goals in three g...
Dec 16, 2024

In tumultuous history of finance minister resignations, Freeland's exit stands out
Having a finance minister openly condemn the prime minister's policies on her way out is a fresh level of acrimony in Canadian political history, longtime observers of the country's politics say. Chry...
Dec 16, 2024

16-year-old girl in critical condition after North Vancouver pedestrian crash
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. - Mounties in North Vancouver, B.C., say a 16-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was hit by a Jeep. RCMP says the collision happened around 5:30 on Sunday afternoon...
Dec 16, 2024

PG Humane Society launches month-long fundraiser
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Humane Society is thrilled to announce the Tails of Triumph fundraiser, which is an inspiring month-long initiative dedicated to helping and providing second chances ...
Dec 16, 2024

Calgary Stampeders unveil overhauled coaching staff for 2025
The Calgary Stampeders' coaching staff for 2025 has been overhauled after the departure two longtime members. Craig Dickenson, older brother of head coach Dave Dickenson, takes over as special teams c...
Dec 16, 2024

Ottawa promises $1.3 billion for border security as U.S. tariff threat looms
OTTAWA - The federal government is promising to spend $1.3 billion over six years to beef up Canada's border security but still won't say exactly how that money will be spent. The figures are part of ...
Dec 16, 2024