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Canadians lose 7-1 to world No. 2 Argentina at women's field hockey World Cup
TERRASSA, Spain - North Vancouver's Grace Delmotte scored on her Canadian debut but Argentina reeled off seven straight goals Thursday to defeat Canada 7-1 at the women's field hockey World Cup. No. 1...
Jul 07, 2022
Canadiens select Slafkovsky with the top pick at the NHL draft; Wright falls to No. 4
MONTREAL - Juraj Slafkovsky was just as shocked as the Bell Centre crowd. And Shane Wright had to wait a lot longer than expected to hear his name called. The Montreal Canadiens hosted the first round...
Jul 07, 2022
Aaliyah Edwards has 20 points, 10 boards in Canada's win over France
TORONTO - Aaliyah Edwards had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lift Canada to a 73-56 victory over France on Wednesday night at the inaugural Globl Jam under-23 tournament. Merissah Russell and Shayeann D...
Jul 07, 2022
Canadiens continue reshaping roster, acquiring centre Dach from Chicago
MONTREAL - Minutes after picking Juraj Slafkovsky first overall at the 2022 NHL draft, the Montreal Canadiens were right back at work. The Canadiens acquired the 13th-overall pick from the New York Is...
Jul 07, 2022
Canada not paying for tobacco company stake in vaccine-maker Medicago: minister
OTTAWA - The federal government isn't considering putting up money to help buy shares in the only domestic manufacturer of COVID-19 vaccines, but it is "working on a solution" with Medicago's parent c...
Jul 07, 2022
Humboldt woman wins over half a million-dollar jackpot
A woman in Humboldt celebrated quite the Canada Day weekend after winning a staggering $660,501.01, courtesy of the Western Canada Lottery Corporation.Jennifer Fafard acquired her winnings after hitti...
Jul 07, 2022
Triple threat: Bombers' Liegghio producing at all aspects of kicking game
WINNIPEG - Kicker Marc Liegghio is glad he hasn't been the Achilles heel for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this season. The team has rolled out a 4-0 record to start the CFL season, and Liegghio has made ...
Jul 07, 2022
Possible diamond mine exit worries P.A. mayor
A decision to put further exploration of the diamond mine at Fort la Corne is concerning, said Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne. Having a large company like Rio Tinto involved gave the City of P.A. som...
Jul 07, 2022
Next man up: Injury-depleted Roughriders set to host winless Redblacks
REGINA - The phrase "next man up" may seem like a clich, but it's been a reality this season for the injury-riddled Saskatchewan Roughriders. Saskatchewan (3-1) heads into a showdown at home Friday ag...
Jul 07, 2022
Canadian women could book their ticket to the World Cup with the right results Friday
A win over Panama plus a little help from Costa Rica and Canada can book its ticket to the 2023 Women's World Cup on Friday. That's Job 1 for the Olympic champion Canadians at the CONCACAF W Champions...
Jul 07, 2022