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Read More »Canadian superhero Captain Canuck is having a comeback, and we have Trump to thank
U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and tariffs have breathed new life into a superhero from the 1970s: Captain Canuck, a government agent with superhuman strength who defends Canada’s sovereignty. “All of a sudden, Canadians are looking to Captain Canuck as a symbol. And it’s basically, to them, Captain Canuck symbolizes …
Read More »Former Afghan women’s soccer captain fights for team’s chance to compete in World Cup
As It Happens5:59Former Afghan women’s soccer captain fights for team’s chance to compete in World Cup Khalida Popal, the former captain of Afghanistan’s national women’s football team, is making a call to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to allow Afghan women to participate in the 2027 Women’s World …
Read More »U.K. police arrest cargo ship’s captain on suspicion of manslaughter in North Sea collision
The ship’s captain arrested in connection with a crash into a U.S.-flagged tanker off the coast of England is a Russian national, the German company that owns the vessel said on Wednesday. The Solong crashed into the Stena Immaculate, a tanker carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military, on Monday. A …
Read More »Edmonton-raised soccer star Alphonso Davies named captain of Canadian men’s national team
Descrease article font size Increase article font size One month after becoming the new head coach for the Canadian men’s national soccer team, Jesse Marsch has revealed that Edmonton-raised Alphonso Davies will become the team’s new captain. “Alphonso is a young and experienced professional who has all the tools to …
Read More »Canada rugby sevens captain Olivia Apps back training after cougar bite in B.C. – BC
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 14, 2024 12:51 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada rugby sevens captain Olivia Apps is back with the team after being treated for a cougar bite in a B.C. provincial park. Rugby Canada confirmed the attack …
Read More »Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid named Hart finalist along with MacKinnon, Kucherov – Edmonton
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 7, 2024 11:47 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid was named a finalist for this year’s Hart Trophy on Tuesday as he seeks to win the NHL’s most valuable player award for a second straight …
Read More »ANALYSIS: A homecoming for former Jets captain Blake Wheeler – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size For the second time this month, it will be “homecoming” night at Canada Life Centre. But the reception for Blake Wheeler should be much different than it was for Pierre-Luc Dubois a couple of weeks ago. There was zero surprise when Winnipeg …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Adam Lowry to chart his own course as new Jets captain – Winnipeg
Adam Lowry has been the captain of the Winnipeg Jets for just over a week. It will take many more weeks — and perhaps months — before he’s truly comfortable in the job. One can only speculate that those who came before him in Andrew Ladd and Blake Wheeler — …
Read More »Winnipeg Jets announce Adam Lowry as new captain – Winnipeg
After a season without a captain, the Winnipeg Jets have named their new leader. Centre Adam Lowry, who is about to enter his 10th season as a Jet, was given the honour Tuesday. Lowry, 30, becomes the third captain in Jets 2.0 history, following in the footsteps of Andrew Ladd, …
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