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Ex-Jets captain Blake Wheeler signs one-year contract with Rangers
The New York Rangers have signed former Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler to a one-year contract, the team announced Saturday. New York did not disclose the terms of the deal. The signing comes a da...
Jul 01, 2023

Canadiens trade defenceman Joel Edmundson to Capitals for picks
The Montreal Canadiens traded defenceman Joel Edmundson to the Washington Capitals for a third-round and a seventh-round draft pick in 2024 on Saturday. Montreal will retain 50 per cent of Edmundson's...
Jul 01, 2023

Mitchell, Allen to be added to all-time Argos team Monday night
TORONTO - He came to Canada chasing an opportunity to continue playing football. On Monday night, Derrell (Mookie) Mitchell will forever be a part of the Toronto Argonauts. Toronto (2-0) will add the ...
Jul 01, 2023

Ottawa Senators sign Brannstrom, Bernard-Docker to deals for next NHL season
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed two young players ahead of next season. Defenceman Erik Brannstrom agreed to a one-year deal, while fellow blueliner Jacob Bernard-Docker has signed a two-year...
Jul 01, 2023

Big Creek wildfire sparks evacuation order
TAKLA FIRST NATION - The Big Creek wildfire, located approximately 125 kilometres north of Fort St. James, has sparked an evacuation order.The order covers 32 properties with an evacuation alert for t...
Jul 01, 2023

Legacy of Canada's ban on Chinese immigration lasted longer than the law
OTTAWA - When Matthew Yan looks at the stoic and determined expression on his father's face in the black and white photo affixed to the identification papers he carried for decades, he mostly feels pi...
Jul 01, 2023

France arrests more than 1,300 people after fourth night of rioting over teen's killing by police
PARIS (AP) - France's Interior Ministry said Saturday that 1,311 people were arrested around the country during a fourth night of riots triggered by the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old by police. The...
Jul 01, 2023

At least 51 people killed in road accident in western Kenya, 32 injured, police and Red Cross say
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - A truck rammed into several other vehicles and market traders in western Kenya killing at least 51 people, police said. The Friday evening accident occurred at a location known f...
Jul 01, 2023

Skin lesions on endangered killer whales are getting worse, study says
VANCOUVER - Southern resident killer whales are increasingly suffering from skin diseases that leave large blotches on their distinctive black-and-white colouration, new research says. The research, p...
Jul 01, 2023

Adams picks up win in first career start as Redblacks beat Elks 26-7
OTTAWA - Tyrie Adams picked up his first career win in his first CFL start Friday night as the Ottawa Redblacks defeated the Edmonton Elks 26-7. Adams finished the game 14 for 20 for 185 yards and one...
Jun 30, 2023