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Toronto Arrows sign flanker Owain Ruttan, the fifth overall pick in the MLR draft
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have signed forward Owain Ruttan, the fifth overall pick in the August Major League Rugby draft. The 24-year-old from nearby Cobourg comes from the University of British C...
Oct 06, 2022

University, college curling lags in Canadian curling scene
CALGARY - In the aftermath of missing the playoffs in February's Winter Olympics, Jennifer Jones and her teammates discussed why other countries have become so strong in international curling. The con...
Oct 06, 2022

Venus Williams, Spike Lee set for Black Entrepreneurs Day
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Venus Williams, Spike Lee, Tracee Ellis Ross, Shaquille O'Neal and Killer Mike are among those set to participate in a celebration of African American business success and opportuni...
Oct 06, 2022

Canadian Maggie Cogger-Orr to referee Rugby World Cup opener in New Zealand
When South Africa and France kick off the Women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand on Saturday, a Canadian will blow the whistle to get the party started. Transplanted Canuck Maggie Cogger-Orr will refe...
Oct 06, 2022

Vancouver Whitecaps name Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe GM of women's soccer
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have hired former Canadian national women's team goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe as general manager of the club's women's program. The team made the announcement Thursda...
Oct 06, 2022

The Harvest Pumpkin Festival returns this weekend
If you are looking for some fall fun, Armstrong is the place to be for the Thanksgiving weekend."This year's Harvest Pumpkin Festival is action-packed," said Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce...
Oct 06, 2022

Clearing ports, adding skilled labour key to unblocking supply chain: report
OTTAWA - A federal task force says Canada's transportation supply chain is approaching its "breaking point" and urgent action from both government and industry is needed to keep goods flowing. The Nat...
Oct 06, 2022

Co-operators Insurance on the move
The kitchen is coming out and the desks are moving in. The former Pint and Pie restaurant building at 4011-32nd Street in Vernon has been sold to Co-operators - Bracken Insurance Services Ltd.The comp...
Oct 06, 2022

Canadian men climb two places to No. 41 in latest FIFA world rankings
Canada has moved up two places to No. 41 in the final FIFA rankings before next month's World Cup. The Canadian men, who topped the final round of qualifying in CONCACAF, will go to Qatar as the fourt...
Oct 06, 2022

Telus will not sponsor Hockey Canada's men's programs this season
TORONTO - Telus Corp. says it will not be sponsoring Hockey Canada's men's hockey programs for the 2022-23 season, including the upcoming World Juniors tournament. The move comes as Hockey Canada cont...
Oct 06, 2022

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