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Put Guh and Zhoo back in Gushue, says Canadian skip after years of mispronunciation
LAS VEGAS - Fire up a memo for the curling arena host and let the television broadcasters know too. The surname of one of Canada's top curlers has been mispronounced for years. Announcers have used th...
Apr 09, 2022
Power expected to return across southwest Saturday night
The lights are almost completely back on throughout the southwest.That part of Saskatchewan has dealt with power outages since Tuesday's storm ripped out power lines.Since then, SaskPower has made pro...
Apr 09, 2022
Ottawa marks the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Ottawa held celebrations on Saturday to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which stands as one of Canada's most decisive military victories. Confederation Square became sil...
Apr 09, 2022
Jordan Palace says king to receive spine surgery in Germany
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - Jordan's monarch is traveling to Germany Sunday for a spine surgery, Jordan's palace announced Saturday. King Abdullah II, 60, will undergo a surgery to treat "a herniated disc in...
Apr 09, 2022
Toronto businesses hopeful as sports fans return for first time since pandemic
TORONTO - Downtown Toronto businesses are buzzing with anticipation as the city's three main sports franchises welcome thousands of fans to games for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Af...
Apr 09, 2022
Federal government announces measures to assist Ukrainians seeking to come to Canada
OTTAWA - The federal government is exempting more Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion from providing biometrics before coming to Canada. It's one of a number of measures the government announced toda...
Apr 09, 2022
Leclerc takes pole position for F1 Australian Grand Prix, Canadians collide
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - A Ferrari versus Red Bull battle is shaping up as the likely scenario on Sunday at the first Australian Grand Prix since the pandemic began in 2020. Charles Leclerc claimed...
Apr 09, 2022
Woman dies after stabbing in Montreal in city's fifth homicide of the year
Montreal police are investigating after a 34-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in the city's east end Friday night. Police say they received a call around 7 p.m. about a conflict between two people i...
Apr 09, 2022
Broncos down but not out as game three loss puts them in need of a W
The Humboldt Broncos are in a dangerous position now.After a 1-0 loss in Flin Flon on Friday night at the Whitney Forum, the Green and Gold now sit 0-3 in the best of seven semi-final series against t...
Apr 09, 2022
Ukraine seeks tough reply after missile kills 52 at station
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he wants a tough global response to Russia after its forces fired a missile at a crowded train station, killing at least 52 people. Ze...
Apr 09, 2022