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Montreal cruises past New York 5-2 to clinch PWHL post-season berth

Montreal cruises past New York 5-2 to clinch PWHL post-season berth

MONTREAL — Kristin O'Neill had a goal and an assist in helping lead Montreal to a 5-2 win over New York and clinch a playoff berth in the Professional Women's Hockey League on Wednesday.
Toronto FC puts semi-pro Simcoe County to the sword in Canadian Championship play

Toronto FC puts semi-pro Simcoe County to the sword in Canadian Championship play

TORONTO — After putting semi-pro Simcoe County Rovers FC to the sword in a 5-0 win Wednesday in Canadian Championship preliminary-round play, Toronto FC coach John Herdman wanted more.
Metro Vancouver mayors call for serial killer Robert Pickton to be denied parole

Metro Vancouver mayors call for serial killer Robert Pickton to be denied parole

A dozen mayors from around Metro Vancouver say federal Attorney General and Justice Minister Arif Virani should deny parole for notorious B.C.
Manitoba lifts ban on homegrown cannabis, pauses some new retail licences

Manitoba lifts ban on homegrown cannabis, pauses some new retail licences

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government's plan to let people grow cannabis in their homes is being accompanied by a temporary pause on approval of some new retail outlets.
Manitoba First Nation sues governments over chronic flooding, wants protection

Manitoba First Nation sues governments over chronic flooding, wants protection

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba First Nation that has suffered from chronic flooding is suing three levels of government for failing to provide adequate protection over decades.

Indigenous group detains 12 alleged gold miners in Amazon and hands them over to Brazilian police

SAO PAULO (AP) — An Indigenous group in Brazil said Wednesday its members detained 12 people for allegedly mining illegally in the Amazon and handed them over to police.

Chelsea Carey to skip Jennifer Jones's former curling team

WINNIPEG — Two-time Canadian champion Chelsey Carey will take over Jennifer Jones's curling team for the next two seasons.
Reena Virk's killer thinks TV show about crime 'disrespectful': B.C. parole documents

Reena Virk's killer thinks TV show about crime 'disrespectful': B.C. parole documents

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Reena Virk's killer told parole officials that a television series about the Victoria, B.C., teen's murder is "disrespectful" and will "re-victimize" Virk's family.
Man stabbed to death in White Rock, B.C., days after similar knife attack in area

Man stabbed to death in White Rock, B.C., days after similar knife attack in area

WHITE ROCK, B.C. — Police in White Rock, B.C., say two stabbings in the city within a few days and with apparent similarities are "alarming." RCMP Staff Sgt.
Giant prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth for defence, building nests: study

Giant prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth for defence, building nests: study

The artwork and publicity materials showcasing a giant salmon that lived five million years ago were ready to go to promote a new exhibit, when the discovery of two fossilized skulls immediately changed what researchers knew about the fish.