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Family says Bill Blaikie, who served as NDP MP for nearly 30 years, dies
WINNIPEG - Manitoba politician Bill Blaikie, who spent nearly 30 years as a Member of Parliament with the federal New Democrats, has died. His son, NDP Finance Critic Daniel Blaikie, posted a family s...
Sep 24, 2022

Maple Leafs top Senators 4-1 to open split-squad pre-season doubleheader
TORONTO - Justin Holl had a goal and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs scored on three straight shots in a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday in the opener of a split-squad doublehead...
Sep 24, 2022

Quebec election: Fiona briefly throws off Quebec election campaigns
MONTREAL - Post-tropical storm Fiona caused some disarray on the campaign trail Saturday as some parties cancelled planned events and Coalition Avenir Qubec Leader Franois Legault briefly suspended hi...
Sep 24, 2022

Fiona hits Newfoundland: Houses collapse, resident rescued after she is swept to sea
CHANNEL-PORT AUX BASQUES, N.L. - Neighbours pulled a woman from the waters off southwestern Newfoundland early Saturday after a storm surge caused by post-tropical storm Fiona enveloped her home, caus...
Sep 24, 2022

Reaction to destruction caused by post-tropical storm Fiona across the East Coast
HALIFAX - Post-tropical storm Fiona knocked out power to more than 500,000 customers in the Maritimes and forced towns in Cape Breton and on Newfoundland's southwestern coast to declare states of emer...
Sep 24, 2022

Quicksketch: A look at Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon
MONTREAL - Here's a look at Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Parti Qubcois Leader and leader of the third opposition party at the National Assembly. Born: Feb. 18, 1977, in Trois-Rivires, Que. Education: A l...
Sep 24, 2022

Jones beats Einarson 9-5 to reach final of PointsBet Invitational
FREDERICTON - Jennifer Jones beat top-seeded Kerri Einarson 9-5 on Saturday afternoon to reach the final of the PointsBet Invitational. The fifth-seeded Jones gave up a game-tying steal in the ninth e...
Sep 24, 2022

For International team, tie feels like win in Presidents Cup
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The International team battled to a draw Saturday morning in the Presidents Cup. The way this week has gone, it almost felt like a win. The Korean duo of Tom Kim and K.H. Lee wo...
Sep 24, 2022

Federer Laver Cup fill-in, Berrettini, beats Auger-Aliassime
LONDON (AP) - Filling in for the retired Roger Federer at the Laver Cup, 2021 Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini put Team Europe back in front by edging Team World's Felix Auger-Aliassime of Montrea...
Sep 24, 2022

Musqueam history, heritage and culture showcased in new FIFA 23 video game
The hit EA Sports FIFA video game has gone back to its roots with its new edition, literally. FIFA 23, developed primarily in EA Vancouver, recognizes the history, heritage and culture of the Musqueam...
Sep 24, 2022