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Lafreniere trying to block out NHL draft talk as Canada begins world junior prep
PLYMOUTH, Mich. - Alexis Lafreniere has allowed his mind to wander, if ever so slightly, beyond what's right in front of him. And it's hard to blame the always-smiling 17-year-old phenom. Lafreniere i...
Jul 30, 2019
A town known for garlic grapples with grief after shooting
GILROY, Calif. - Only a few days ago, Gilroy was known for one thing: garlic. The rural community near San Francisco lived and breathed the prized, pungent crop. Now it's the site of the latest Americ...
Jul 30, 2019
Tories, NDP to press Liberals on handling of China relations at meeting
OTTAWA - Conservative MPs say the federal opposition parties hope to use a possible committee investigation to get at the details of the Liberal government's China policy. Conservative critic Leo...
Jul 30, 2019
Trump hails 'righteous cause of American self-government'
JAMESTOWN, Va. - President Donald Trump marked the 400th anniversary of the rise of American democracy on Tuesday by celebrating "four incredible centuries of history, heritage and commitment to the r...
Jul 30, 2019
Study finds Port of Prince Rupert saw increase in employment and economic growth since 2016
PRINCE RUPERT-A study released by the Prince Rupert Port Authority revealed that employment associated with moving trade through northern BC to the Port of Prince Rupert has grown since 2016.The study...
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Brown adds another Canadian title in 200, DeBues-Stafford wins women's 1,500
MONTREAL - Every time Gabriela DeBues-Stafford steps up to the starting line, she has a who's who of Canadian women's distance running cheering her on. The 23-year-old from Toronto led wire-to-wi...
Jul 30, 2019
Canadians Schnur, Pospisil and Polansky awarded Rogers Cup wild cards
MONTREAL - Canadians Brayden Schnur, Vasek Pospisil and Peter Polansky have earned wild-card entries into the main draw of the upcoming Rogers Cup men's tennis tournament in Montreal. Schnur, ranked 9...
Jul 30, 2019
Prince Harry says he and Meghan will have 2 kids 'maximum'
LONDON - Prince Harry says he and his wife Meghan will have no more than two children because of concerns for the environment. In an interview with primatologist Jane Goodall for British Vogue, Harry ...
Jul 30, 2019
Kunitz takes front-office role with Blackhawks after announcing retirement
CHICAGO - Four-time Stanley Cup-winning forward Chris Kunitz has retired after 15 seasons in the NHL. The 39-year-old Regina native, who played for Chicago last season, will stay with the Blackhawks a...
Jul 30, 2019
Cougars add to scouting staff
PRINCE GEORGE-The Prince George Cougars Hockey Club has beefed up its scouting department, hiring Leland Mack, Rob Rogers, Tim Mills and David Reekie ,and welcoming back Trevor Sprague . Sprague rejoi...
Jul 30, 2019