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After athletes voice concerns, Grand Slam of Curling organizers change course
The Grand Slam of Curling has changed course after some of the sport's top players shared concerns about recent format changes on the five-event circuit. Tiebreaker games - a key issue for the curlers...
Nov 28, 2023
Blackhawks say Corey Perry engaged in unacceptable conduct and move to terminate his contract
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks said veteran winger Corey Perry engaged in unacceptable conduct and took a step Tuesday toward terminating his contract. The Blackhawks in a statement said an int...
Nov 28, 2023
Pope cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate conference on doctors' orders after getting the flu
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis canceled his trip to Dubai for the U.N. climate conference on doctors' orders Tuesday, even though he is recovering from the flu and lung inflammation, the Vatican sai...
Nov 28, 2023
Senators' MacEwen fined by NHL for unsportsmanlike conduct against Panthers
NEW YORK - The NHL has fined Senators forward Zack MacEwen for unsportsmanlike conduct for his role an incident during Ottawa's 5-0 loss to Florida. The league fined MacEwen US$2,018.23, the maximum a...
Nov 28, 2023
Mexican boxer did not report concussion before deadly Montreal fight: coroner
MONTREAL - A Quebecer coroner says Mexican boxer Jeanette Guadeloupe Zacarias Zapata did not declare a likely prior concussion before an August 2021 match in Montreal that led to her death. Coroner Ja...
Nov 28, 2023
Saskatchewan starts tribunal to review Ottawa's clean electricity regulations
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government is using its autonomy legislation for the first time to review the federal government's proposed clean-electricity regulations. Justice Minister Bronwyn Eyre says ...
Nov 28, 2023
Toronto to host New York in PWHL's first regular-season game on New Year's day
TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League's season openers are set. Toronto will host New York in an afternoon game at the Mattamy Athletic Centre on Jan. 1 to open the regular season. Montreal...
Nov 28, 2023
Four large Quebec public sector unions say they will strike for a week in December
MONTREAL - Four large Quebec public sector unions say they will strike for a week in December in an effort to accelerate contract negotiations with the provincial government. The four unions, who are ...
Nov 28, 2023
Man in incel-inspired murder case gets life in prison, no parole for 10 yrs
TORONTO - A man who pleaded guilty to the incel-inspired murder of a Toronto massage parlour employee sought out the ideology that led him to commit a "horrific crime," an Ontario judge said Tuesday i...
Nov 28, 2023
Conservative motion seeks support to order senators to pass carbon pricing bill
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants MPs to order the "unelected" Senate to pass a Tory bill that would take the carbon price off natural gas and propane used on farms. Poilievre introd...
Nov 28, 2023
