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U Sports changes rule, removing one-year wait for former pro hockey players

U Sports changes rule, removing one-year wait for former pro hockey players

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — U Sports will allow incoming student-athletes who have played professional hockey to participate immediately in men's hockey without a waiting period. The change starts with the 2025-26 season, U Sports announced Tuesday.
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Vancouver Whitecaps face another tough test against CF Monterrey in Mexico

Vancouver Whitecaps face another tough test against CF Monterrey in Mexico

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps know they're headed for hostile territory this week.
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Rookie guard Jamal Shead growing into leadership role on Toronto Raptors

Rookie guard Jamal Shead growing into leadership role on Toronto Raptors

TORONTO — It was a hot debate in the Toronto Raptors' locker-room.
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From South Africa to Canada, Alan Koch looks to make a difference as a soccer coach

From South Africa to Canada, Alan Koch looks to make a difference as a soccer coach

New Zealand to Guelph, Ont., is quite the commute, especially when the family home is in B.C. But for veteran soccer coach Alan Koch, it's normal.
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Prince of Wales Stakes race set to go Sept. 9 at Fort Erie Racetrack

Prince of Wales Stakes race set to go Sept. 9 at Fort Erie Racetrack

FORT ERIE, Ont. — The $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes, the second jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown, will be held Sept. 9 at Fort Erie Racetrack. The racetrack made the announcement Tuesday.
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Resort confirms Kicking Horse gondola fell one metre to ground, 8 on board

Resort confirms Kicking Horse gondola fell one metre to ground, 8 on board

GOLDEN, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The owner of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, B.C., has confirmed eight people were aboard a gondola that fell to the ground Monday morning.
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Canada's Kingsbury claims silver in World Cup moguls in Livigno, remains at 98 wins

Canada's Kingsbury claims silver in World Cup moguls in Livigno, remains at 98 wins

LIVIGNO — Canadian freestyle skiing star Mikael Kingsbury won silver at a World Cup moguls event Tuesday. Kingsbury scored 82.
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Measles exposure at Montreal Canadiens game at the Bell Centre: public health

Measles exposure at Montreal Canadiens game at the Bell Centre: public health

MONTREAL — Montreal public health officials say someone contagious with the measles virus who was not vaccinated attended an NHL game at the Bell Centre on March 3 between the Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres.
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Jennifer Heil named Canada’s chef de mission for 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics

Jennifer Heil named Canada’s chef de mission for 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics

Jennifer Heil set the bar for Canada at the 2006 Turin Olympics. The decorated skier captured the country's first medal — and its attention — with a gold in moguls on the opening day of competition.
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Senators minority owners join others in expanded Ottawa Rapid ownership group

Senators minority owners join others in expanded Ottawa Rapid ownership group

OTTAWA — Ottawa Rapid FC, whose owners include Northern Super League co-founders Diana Matheson and Thomas Gilbert, has fleshed out its ownership group.
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