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Defenceman Josh Morrissey signs eight-year extension with Winnipeg Jets
WINNIPEG - Josh Morrissey is exactly where he wants to be. The Winnipeg Jets announced Thursday the defenceman has signed an eight-year, US$50-million contract extension, one day before the start of t...
Sep 14, 2019
White House says bin Laden son killed in US operation
WASHINGTON - The White House announced Saturday that Hamza bin Laden , the son of the late al-Qaida leader who had become an increasingly prominent figure in the terrorist organization, was killed in ...
Sep 14, 2019
T-Wolves men's soccer team hands Mount Royal first loss of the season
Despite the cold and wet conditions, the UNBC Timberwolves men's soccer club hosted Mount Royal in a thrilling contest at Manich Stadium Friday night.With more than 600 fans braving the conditions, th...
Sep 14, 2019 (photo credit to Rich Abney)
Glen Assoun to receive initial compensation payment for wrongful murder conviction
HALIFAX - A Halifax man will receive interim compensation from the federal and provincial governments after spending almost 17 years in prison as the result of a wrongful conv...
Sep 14, 2019
Spruce Kings claw out first win of the season against Grizzlies
The third time was the charm for the Prince George Spruce Kings Friday night as they picked up their first win of the season with a 6-1 win over the Victoria Grizzlies.A four-goal first period got the...
Sep 14, 2019
Borowiecki, Hainsey, Pageau named alternate captains for Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - Defencemen Mark Borowiecki and Ron Hainsey and forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau will serve as alternate captains for the Ottawa Senators this season. The Senators made the announcement Thursday as...
Sep 14, 2019
'It's time:' Paralyzed Bronco returning to Humboldt for first time since crash
For the first time in 526 days, former Broncos hockey player Ryan Straschnitzki will be back in Humboldt, Sask. The 20-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., was paralyzed from the chest down when&nb...
Sep 14, 2019 (File photo/The Canadian Press)
5 things you need to know: Saturday, Sept.14
Here are the things we think you need to know:Two in custody and three at large: Electronic store sees two robberies in a weekRCMP are asking for the public's help in locating three suspects believed ...
Sep 14, 2019
B.C. Lions can't feel comfortable against any opponent: QB Mike Reilly
SURREY, B.C. - Coach DeVone Claybrooks says his B.C. Lions are ready to handle a familiar face when the Ottawa Redblacks visit on Friday. Lining up on the other side of the field will be quarterb...
Sep 14, 2019
London Fashion Week gears up for big shows
LONDON - Fashion aficionados basked in strong late summer sunlight Saturday as runway shows and presentations picked up speed at London Fashion Week. Model and TV presenter Alexa Chung showed some of ...
Sep 14, 2019