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Carleton, Achonwa say attending Canada camp during WNBA break a no-brainer
TORONTO - Canada's women's basketball practice ended on Friday with a halfcourt shooting contest. Natalie Achonwa put $20 on the line. Her Minnesota Lynx teammate Bridget Carleton hit the winner, runn...
Jul 08, 2022

Source: Toronto FC acquires Canadian midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye
Toronto FC continues to remake its roster, acquiring Canadian midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye from the Colorado Rapids. A source confirmed that Kaye is coming to Toronto in exchange for Canadian midfield...
Jul 08, 2022

Lavington Fire Hall celebrates 50 years of service
In 1972 Don McLean's number one hit American Pie" was playing on 940 CJIB, the fashion was mini and maxi skirts, knee high socks, bell bottom pants, Tie Dye, peasant shirts and lots of polyester. For ...
Jul 08, 2022

Kirby Dach relishing chance for a fresh start with Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL - Kirby Dach knew the Chicago Blackhawks were heading into rebuild mode. What he didn't know was that he wasn't part of the team's blueprint. The Blackhawks dealt Dach to the Montreal Canadie...
Jul 08, 2022

Tringale holds steady against wind, leads Scottish Open by 3
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) - Cameron Tringale finally saw The Renaissance Club in windy weather and held his own Friday to stay three shots ahead in the Scottish Open as he tries to win for the firs...
Jul 08, 2022

CP NewsAlert: B.C. to offer COVID-19 booster for 12-plus starting this fall
VANCOUVER - COVID-19 booster shots will be available to British Columbians aged 12 and over starting this fall. Dr. Penny Ballem, the lead on B.C.'s COVID-19 immunization plan, says invitations start ...
Jul 08, 2022

CP NewsAlert: B.C. to offer COVID-19 booster for 12-plus starting this fall
VANCOUVER - COVID-19 booster shots will be available to British Columbians aged 12 and over starting this fall. Dr. Penny Ballem, the lead on B.C.'s COVID-19 immunization plan, says invitations start ...
Jul 08, 2022

FIFA, Qatar prepare beer policy for soccer fans at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Beer with alcohol is expected to be sold at World Cup stadiums in Qatar but fans may be allowed to take only non-alcoholic drinks to their seats. FIFA and Qatari organizers are stil...
Jul 08, 2022

NHL draft notebook: Keefe confident Dubas will get Leafs the necessary tools
MONTREAL - Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe is usually in the middle of the action. He was more than happy to play the role of interested observer at the NHL draft. Keefe was on the Bell Centre fl...
Jul 08, 2022

Vernon's Ben King drafted by Ducks
Ben King of Vernon is going to Anaheim.The 20-year-old was drafted 107th overall by the Ducks in the fourth round of the 2022 NHL draft.The 6'2" 205 lbs. centre has spent the last six seasons in the W...
Jul 08, 2022

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