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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 …

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Brandon’s 18th Street named Manitoba’s worst road for 2024 – Winnipeg

The votes are in, and a major route in Brandon has earned the dubious distinction as “Manitoba’s worst road” for 2024. That’s according to the annual campaign from CAA Manitoba, which asks drivers and residents to highlight the most frustrating roads in the province, with the goal of spurring action …

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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 …

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Insp. Kirk Robertson named next chief of Kawartha Lakes Police Service – Peterborough

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A familiar face will lead the Kawartha Lakes Police Service in Lindsay, Ont., as veteran Insp. Kirk Robertson will be the service’s next chief of police. The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Services Board made the announcement on Friday, noting the selection …

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Barnes named NBA all-star as injury replacement

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 6, 2024 2:40 pm Updated February 6, 2024 2:41 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size NEW YORK – Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes has been named one of two injury replacements on the Eastern Conference team for …

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Scott Fraser named Kingston’s new chief of police – Kingston

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The man who has been Kingston Police’s acting chief for nearly a year has been named the city’s new chief of police. Scott Frasier will officially move into the role starting Jan. 1, the Kingston Police Services Board announced Tuesday. “After a thorough …

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Pascal Siakam happy to be named in rap song

By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted November 24, 2023 11:50 pm Updated November 25, 2023 9:55 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Pascal Siakam is living a hip-hop head’s dream. The Toronto Raptors forward was name-checked in a new song released by the rap …

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Kingsbury, Sauvageau named general managers by Professional Women’s Hockey League

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 1, 2023 9:32 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Gina Kingsbury is the general manager of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s team in Toronto. Kingsbury, who has been GM of the Canadian women’s hockey team since 2018, was among six …

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Winnipeg Sea Bears’ Teddy Allen named CEBL Most Valuable Player – Winnipeg

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 10, 2023 8:34 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Teddy Allen of the Winnipeg Sea Bears has been named the Most Valuable Player in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Allen was among the league’s leaders in numerous categories in 2023, including …

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Four Toronto Blue Jays named to all-star team

By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted July 2, 2023 6:03 pm Updated July 2, 2023 6:11 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Bo Bichette is grateful to be returning to the all-star game. The American League hits leader was among four Toronto Blue Jays …

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