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Vancouver Whitecaps fire head coach Marc Dos Santos
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have fired head coach Marc Dos Santos in the midst of a roller-coaster season. The club announced the move in a press release on Friday, saying assistant coach Phil...
Aug 27, 2021

Redblacks ready for home opener against Lions as former coach Campbell returns
OTTAWA - When the Ottawa Redblacks host the B.C. Lions on Saturday night, it will mark the first time a CFL game has been played at TD Place since November 2019. Paul LaPolice was hired by the Redblac...
Aug 27, 2021

OLG launches single-event betting as federal legislation comes into effect
TORONTO - Gamblers looking to bet on single sporting events have a new option as of Friday morning. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. said single-event betting went live through its new sportsbook Prol...
Aug 27, 2021

RFK assassin moves closer to freedom with help of 2 Kennedys
SAN DIEGO (AP) - California's parole board voted Friday to free Robert F. Kennedy's assassin after two of RFK's sons said they supported releasing him and prosecutors declined to argue he should be ke...
Aug 27, 2021

Territory's top doctor disputes allegations made by Yukon Party
WHITEHORSE - Yukon's top doctor and federal Liberal candidate in the territory is disputing allegations that his decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic was influenced by plans to run for office....
Aug 27, 2021

Public health warning of increased COVID-19 cases in the northeast
With over 140 active cases of COVID-19 in the northeast, public health is encouraging residents to take measures to limit the spread of new cases.Public Health Officer Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka with the Nort...
Aug 27, 2021

NDP leader calls for health minister’s job, action against fourth wave
The Saskatchewan NDP leader is demanding action on COVID-19 from the government to protect the province against the fourth wave.On Friday, opposition leader Ryan Meili spoke to media in Saskatoon to c...
Aug 27, 2021

Big River First Nation to mandate vaccinations for band employees
Leaders on Big River First Nation (BRFN) say surging COVID-19 numbers in their community has left them with no choice but to mandate vaccinations for all band employees. However, some residents are no...
Aug 27, 2021

Kim Brown wins her fifth Ladies Lobstick title
Championship Flight match play finals took place on Friday at the Waskesiu Golf Course. Kim Brown, who lives in Saskatoon but grew up in Prince Albert, had a three-hole lead over Kathy Ziglo after the...
Aug 27, 2021

North Stars fall camp signals start of hockey season
There was a real buzz at the Access Communications Centre Friday, as the Battlefords North Stars kicked off day one of their Fall Camp for the 2021-22 season.Defenceman, Wilson Steele is among the ret...
Aug 27, 2021