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Saturday, Apr 13

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2024 Speedo Canadian Swimming Open Toronto: Day 4 preliminaries

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Watch Canada’s best swimmers compete at the 2024 Speedo Canadian Swimming Open at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre in Toronto, Ontario.

Friday, Apr 12

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'I'm not so passionate about it': Winner of multimillion-dollar Gretzky card case says he's changed his mind

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The winner of the multimillion-dollar case of 1979-1980 O-Pee-Chee hockey cards — the set that contains Wayne Gretzky's rookie card — says he no longer wants them and is trying to find them a "better home."

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2024 Speedo Canadian Swimming Open: DAY 4 - Morning Session - Toronto

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Watch as some of Canada's top swimmers visit the Toronto pan Am Sport Centre for Day 4 morning action of the 2024 Speed Canadian Swimming open.

Wednesday, Apr 10

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Preparations being made for potential NHL team in Salt Lake City

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There is movement behind the scenes and in the public eye in case an NHL team is in Salt Lake City sooner than later. Prospective owner Ryan Smith on social media earlier this week solicited suggestions for a team name.

Saturday, Apr 6

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Cam Levins matches Ben Flanagan's Canadian 10K road mark at Paris Festival of Running

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Cam Levins nearly picked up his sixth Canadian record on the road, covering the men's 10-kilometre race in 28 minutes 11 seconds for sixth place at the Asics Festival of Running on Friday in Paris.

Tuesday, Apr 2

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Friday, Mar 29

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France asks for foreign police and military help with Paris Olympics security challenge

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France says it has asked 46 countries if they would be willing to supply more than 2,000 police officers to help secure the Paris Olympics this summer, as organizers finalize security planning for the French capital's first Games in a…

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Quebec minister to order probe after complaint about QMJHL English-only playoff garb

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The Quebec government says it will ask the province's language watchdog to investigate the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League's decision after the leader of the Parti Québécois complained.

Tuesday, Mar 26

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Montreal's Olympic Park sports complex to remain closed at least another week after fire

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The facilities will remain inaccessible until at least April 2, according to officials with the Olympic Park. But some athletes who use the training complex are worried about interruptions so close to the summer Olympics.

Saturday, Mar 23

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95-year-old blind veteran skis for the first time in 80 years and yodels all the way down

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"It's never too late to try something new," 95-year-old Harley Welsh said when he was asked if he wanted to try sit skiing for the first time.

Wednesday, Mar 20

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Soccer star Dani Alves posts $1.2M US bail, released from Spanish jail

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Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves was released from prison Monday after paying 1 million euros ($1.2 million US) in bail to be set free while appealing a rape conviction, a Spanish court said.

Friday, Mar 15

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Wayne Gretzky to deliver eulogy at Brian Mulroney's state funeral in Montreal

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Wayne Gretzky will be among the high-profile figures to eulogize former prime minister Brian Mulroney at his state funeral on March 23, government officials announced Friday.

Sunday, Mar 10

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Saturday morning fire leaves only hockey arena in northern Sask. community unusable

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A Saturday morning fire that damaged the only hockey arena in the Peter Balantyne Cree Nation community of Southend on has left it unusable, according to Kevin Morin, the band councillor for the community.

Sunday, Mar 3

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Winter Bike Festival in St. John's aims to get cyclists on the trails during the cold season

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While snow and cycling might not go together for some people, it's the perfect match for winter biking enthusiasts in St. John's. About 30 of them came together in Pippy Park Sunday, for Bicycle N.L.'s Winter Bike Festival.

Saturday, Mar 2

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What we learned about all 6 PWHL teams in February

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With 2 months of PWHL hockey in the books, CBC Sports looks at what the numbers say about each team.

Friday, Mar 1

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CFL commissioner defends investigation process into allegations made against Argos, Chad Kelly

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CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is defending his organization's approach to handling an investigation into allegations against the Toronto Argonauts and quarterback Chad Kelly.

Wednesday, Feb 28

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5 ex-Canadian world junior hockey players charged with sexual assault opt for jury trial

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Five former Canadian world junior hockey players now facing sexual assault charges have chosen and been granted a jury trial, in a case relating to an alleged incident in a London, Ont., hotel room in 2018 following the team's gold-medal…

CFL investigating allegations made against QB Chad Kelly, Argonauts

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The Canadian Football League says it's conducting its own investigation into a lawsuit issued by a former Toronto Argonauts strength-and-conditioning coach against the club for wrongful dismissal and quarterback Chad Kelly for alleged…

Sunday, Feb 25

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Case of unopened 1979 hockey cards from Sask. sells for over $5M at auction

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A mystery box found in a Saskatchewan family's attic that possibly contains over two dozen rare Gretzky cards was sold at auction on Sunday for millions.

Friday, Feb 23

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Morgan Campbell examines legacies and bloodlines in his memoir, My Fighting Family

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The Canadian-American sports journalist spoke with The Next Chapter's Ali Hassan about his family’s immigration story.

Thursday, Feb 22

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Woman, 36, charged after $30,000 stolen from Carberry Curling Club: Manitoba RCMP

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A 36-year-old woman has been charged after she allegedly stole thousands of dollars from her southwestern Manitoba town’s curling club and paid it back using public funds, RCMP say.

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Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves sentenced to over 4 years in prison for sexual assault

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Soccer star Dani Alves was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman and sentenced to four years, six months in prison by a Barcelona court on Thursday.

Saturday, Feb 17

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Mother's death fuels Halifax Mooseheads rookie to 'make her proud'

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Halifax Mooseheads rookie forward Lou Lévesque is enjoying a breakout season with the team. The 17-year-old is motivated by the sacrifices his late mother made for him and comforted by memories of her.

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'A feeling of freedom': Injured Ukrainian soldiers learn to ski in Whistler for Invictus Games

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Ukrainian soldiers say the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games in British Columbia gives them a chance to show what life after a combat injury can look like as their country enters the third year of war following Russia's invasion.

Friday, Feb 16

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Prince Harry hits 99 km/h on skeleton sled in B.C.

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Experiencing high speeds face-first on a skeleton sled "should be compulsory," Prince Harry said after completing his sled run in Whistler.

Thursday, Feb 15

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Harry and Meghan visit Whistler, B.C., during popularity slump

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are in Whistler, B.C., to promote the inaugural winter Invictus Games set to start in one year. Royal watchers say it's a good PR move for the couple, whose popularity has significantly dropped in recent…

Wednesday, Feb 14

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Friday, Feb 9

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Former Quebec junior hockey player Noah Corson found guilty of sexual assault

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Noah Corson, son of former Montreal Canadiens centre Shayne Corson, has been found guilty of sexual assault. Judge Paul Dunnigan said that the accused had not taken all the reasonable steps he should have taken to ascertain the complainant…

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Snow sports at B.C. Winter Games cancelled due to lack of snow

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The upcoming B.C. Winter Games won't have any snow sports, according to the B.C. Games Society — because there's no snow.

Thursday, Feb 8

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Why police aren't likely to give details any time soon in the world junior hockey sex assault case

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Legal and communications experts say it's understandable that the public has a strong appetite for details about police investigations, like the one involving five hockey players. But they say police in Canada err on the side of caution to…