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Advocates: Farah's story can help other trafficking victims
LONDON (AP) - Until this week, Mo Farah was a four-time Olympic champion winding down his hugely successful career as a long-distance runner. Now he's an icon for another reason: He is the most promin...
Jul 13, 2022
Winnipeg Jets sign goaltender David Rittich to one-year, US$900,000 deal
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed David Rittich to a one-year, US$900,000 contract to back up star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Rittich appeared in 17 games with the Nashville Predators in 202...
Jul 13, 2022
First case of monkeypox reported in Saskatchewan
With few details as to where the province has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in Saskatchewan.Public health said the risk to the population remains low. "But residents are encouraged to be aware...
Jul 13, 2022
Advocates: Farah's story can help other trafficking victims
LONDON (AP) - Until this week, Mo Farah was a four-time Olympic champion winding down his hugely successful career as a long-distance runner. Now he's an icon for another reason: He is the most promin...
Jul 13, 2022
Teams come out swinging in NSRBL playoffs
The bats have been off to a lively start early for many teams around the North Sask River Baseball League (NSRBL) this postseason. Just one night after the #5 Standard Hill Lakers put up an 8-1 win ov...
Jul 13, 2022
Canada expects more attacking challenge from Jamaica at CONCACAF W Championship
After facing packed defences against Trinidad and Tobago, Panama and Costa Rica in the group stage, Canada expects a more attacking challenge from Jamaica on Thursday in the semifinal of the CONCACAF ...
Jul 13, 2022
Habs sign top pick Slafkovsky to entry-level deal, add depth in free agency
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens locked up first-overall pick Juraj Slafkovsky and beefed up their depth with one-year contracts as NHL free agency opened Wednesday. The Canadiens announced a three-y...
Jul 13, 2022
Where do Canada's provinces and territories stand on COVID-19 fourth doses?
Canada's provinces are taking differing approaches to rolling out fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Some are offering the second boosters to all adults in response to the highly contagious BA.4 and B...
Jul 13, 2022
Ottawa Senators sign Claude Giroux to three-year, US$19.5 contract
OTTAWA - Claude Giroux is heading north. The Ottawa Senators signed the forward to a deal worth US$19.5 over three years as NHL free agency opened Wednesday. The move is another big one in the nation'...
Jul 13, 2022
Giroux joins the Senators, Campbell heads to the Oilers as NHL free agency opens
The Ottawa Senators brought a local product home. The Edmonton Oilers finally solidified a troublesome position. NHL free agency opened with a bang Wednesday as the Senators signed veteran forward Cla...
Jul 13, 2022