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Whitecaps deal star goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau to LAFC for general allocation money
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have dealt Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau to Los Angeles FC for US$1 million in general allocation money. Crepeau was not in Vancouver as the club began pre-sea...
Jan 20, 2022
No national security issue in Chinese takeover of Canadian lithium company: Liberals
OTTAWA - The pending takeover of a Canadian lithium mining company by a Chinese state-owned company raises no national security concerns, federal Liberals argued Thursday. Liberal MP Andy Fillmore, pa...
Jan 20, 2022
MLB's snail-paced lockout talks to resume with union offer
NEW YORK (AP) - Locked out baseball players plan to make a counteroffer to management on Monday, 11 days after clubs gave the union a proposal when the snail-paced negotiations resumed following a 42-...
Jan 20, 2022
Winnipeg Blue Bombers agree to terms with quarterback Collaros on contract extension
WINNIPEG - American Zach Collaros will be under centre this season to help the Winnipeg Blue Bombers chase a third straight Grey Cup title. The Bombers announced Thursday evening they've agreed to ter...
Jan 20, 2022
Rapid tests to be distributed to schools in British Columbia
VICTORIA - Schools in British Columbia will soon get rapid antigen tests as a way to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 among staff, including teachers and administrators. The Education Ministry says...
Jan 20, 2022
Two COVID-19 deaths recorded in Interior, active cases surpass 6,000
COVID-19 continues to have an impact on the Interior.Two deaths linked to the virus were recorded in the Interior Thursday, bringing the region's COVID-19 death toll to 309.The deaths were part of 15 ...
Jan 20, 2022
Canadian women's under-18 hockey roster announced for cancelled world championship
CALGARY - Hockey Canada named its roster for the world under-18 women's hockey championship even though the tournament was cancelled. Jade Iginla, daughter of Hockey Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla, was a...
Jan 20, 2022
B.C. flood victims eligible for support navigating recovery funding beginning Feb. 1
VICTORIA - Residents in British Columbia who were affected by flooding will be eligible next month for personalized support to help navigate the recovery process and available funding programs. The B....
Jan 20, 2022
Crown wants ex-journalist Jonah Keri to serve minimum one year in domestic abuse case
MONTREAL - Prosecutors want former Montreal sports writer Jonah Keri to be jailed for at least one year on domestic abuse charges, a sentencing hearing heard Thursday, while his lawyer argued against ...
Jan 20, 2022
Rapid tests being distributed to schools across B.C.
The province is shipping 200,000 rapid test kits to schools across the province.The rapid antigen tests will be able to be used by staff, teachers and administrators who have symptoms of COVID-19.The ...
Jan 20, 2022
