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Atletico Ottawa appoints Spain's Carlos Gonzalez as CPL team's second head coach
OTTAWA - Atletico Ottawa has named Spain's Carlos Gonzalez its new coach on a two-year contact. The 35-year-old succeeds fellow Spaniard Mista, the Canadian Premier League team's inaugural coach whose...
Feb 24, 2022

Canada's Shapovalov advances to Dubai semifinals with win over Berankis
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the semifinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 7-6 (4), 6-3 win over Lithuanian qualifier Ricardas Berankis on Thursday. Sh...
Feb 24, 2022

'The free world must rally:' Ukrainian Canadians denounce Russian attacks
MONTREAL - Ukrainian Canadians are holding demonstrations to denounce Russia's attack on Ukraine as they urge Ottawa and the Western world to act swiftly to defend their homeland. Demonstrations have ...
Feb 24, 2022

Biden hits Russia with new sanctions, says Putin 'chose' war
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Russian leader Vladimir Putin "chose this war" and th...
Feb 24, 2022

US expels Russia's No. 2 diplomat at Washington embassy
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States has expelled Russia's second-ranking diplomat in Washington in retaliation for the Russian expulsion of the No. 2 U.S. diplomat in Moscow earlier this month, a seni...
Feb 24, 2022

Canada brings in stronger sanctions after Russia strikes Ukraine
OTTAWA - Canada imposed more severe sanctions on Russia in response to its military strike against Ukraine, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday. The new sanctions will target 58 people and ent...
Feb 24, 2022

Hawks grounded in loss at Flin Flon
The Hawks battled back from an early deficit Wednesday in Flin Flon, but four unanswered goals by the Bombers was too much to overcome for Nipawin in a 6-2 loss.Nipawin has two victories at the Whitne...
Feb 24, 2022

New dates announced for Sask. Winter Games
An announcement Thursday from the Saskatchewan Games Council and the Regina Host Organizing Committee will likely restore a smile to the faces of hundreds of heartbroken young athletes in the province...
Feb 24, 2022

Help wanted: SARM seeks crime fighting volunteers
They won't necessarily be wearing a cape or possess any super human powers, but the group that represents Saskatchewan's rural municipalities believes dedicated volunteers can help put a dent in prope...
Feb 24, 2022

Canadian Football Hall of Fame to induct 2020 and 2021 classes together June 17
The Canadian Football Hall of Fame will induct the 2020 and '21 classes together June 17. The 13 newest members will formally be inducted the night before the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Calgary Stampeder...
Feb 24, 2022