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Immigrant deaths early in pandemic about twice that of other Canadians: StatCan
VANCOUVER - Canadian neighbourhoods where visible minorities live had a COVID-19 death rate about two times higher than areas that had a low proportion of immigrants, says a study from Statistics Cana...
Jun 10, 2021

Trappers edge cross-town rival Beavers 3-2 in all-Battlefords showdown
It was a great day for baseball Wednesday evening at Beaver Lions Stadium, as the rain held off for the Battlefords Trappers and North Battleford Beavers' all-local showdown.The first and only meeting...
Jun 10, 2021

Newer Habs getting small taste of atmosphere in Montreal during NHL playoffs
Montreal's Bell Centre is famous for its electric atmosphere during NHL games, a vibe that gets ratcheted up even more when the Canadiens are in the playoffs. For more than a few players on Montreal's...
Jun 10, 2021

Canada sets roster for Olympic women's basketball tune-up
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Sixteen months after clinching a Tokyo Olympic berth, Canada's women's basketball team is finally about to step back on the international floor. Canada Basketball announced its...
Jun 10, 2021

Schembechler son, players say Michigan coach knew of abuse
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - One of legendary University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler's sons and two of his former players described in heartbreaking detail Thursday how they were molested by...
Jun 10, 2021

Canadian centre back Scott Kennedy turns heads in debut with national team
As first impressions go, Canadian defender Scott Kennedy hit it out of the park. Canada coach John Herdman, who had talked up the uncapped Kennedy in the leadup to Tuesday's crucial World Cup qualifie...
Jun 10, 2021

Schembechler son, players say Michigan coach knew of abuse
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - One of legendary University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler's sons and two of his former players described in heartbreaking detail Thursday how they were molested by...
Jun 10, 2021

Canadian government reviewing CFL's request for modified quarantine for 2021 season
The CFL has cleared two more hurdles in its quest to return to the field in 2021. An official with the Public Health Agency of Canada told The Canadian Press the federal government has received the CF...
Jun 10, 2021

Quebec's new language bill creates 'charter-free zone,' anglo rights group warns
MONTREAL - An organization representing Quebec's English community says it has serious concerns about the potential impact of the province's new language bill. The Quebec Community Groups Network says...
Jun 10, 2021

Crowds gather to mourn Muslim family killed in London attack, vow to stand against hatred
Growing up in Regina, Salmaan Moolla has retraced the steps of so many people who have called the city home.He graced the hallways of W.S. Hawrylak Elementary School before graduating to Campbell Coll...
Jun 10, 2021