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CFL postpones the start of training camps due to COVID-19 pandemic

March 30, 2020

TORONTO — The CFL postponed the start of training camps Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic."The ongoing global pandemic and the resulting directives issued by various ...

Red Bull official proposes camp for F1 drivers despite virus

March 30, 2020

VIENNA — An official at Formula One team Red Bull has proposed holding a training camp that would expose drivers to the coronavirus so they could build immunity to the ...

Sports make political point for Belarus amid virus outbreak

March 30, 2020

MINSK, Belarus — With most sports around the world shutting down because of the coronavirus pandemic, longtime Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko is proudly keeping ...

Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021

March 30, 2020

TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.Tokyo organizers said Monday the opening ceremony will take place on July...

Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport temporarily halts doping testing program

March 29, 2020

The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) has placed its doping control testing program on hold until further notice.The CCES announced its decision Friday in a ...

Canada's sports organizations eager to unite country when pandemic passes

March 29, 2020

Tom Renney remembers exactly where he was during the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.It was the first time the New York Rangers had ever held their training camp in Manhattan. ...

Brian's Custom Sports shifts to producing medical supplies to fight COVID-19

March 28, 2020

It only took a single text message for the sewing team at Brian's Custom Sports to join the fight against the spread of COVID-19.The goalie equipment manufacturer had been ...

Second Colorado Avalanche player tests positive for COVID-19

March 28, 2020

DENVER — A second player on the Colorado Avalanche has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Saturday afternoon.The player is in self-isolation and all other ...

Senators commentator Gord Wilson tests positive for COVID-19

March 27, 2020

Longtime Ottawa Senators broadcaster Gord Wilson has tested positive for COVID-19.Wilson's status was confirmed on Friday by his wife, Patricia Boal, on an Ottawa ...

Column: As we battle virus, don't forget 1919 Stanley Cup

March 27, 2020

Anyone who scoffs at all these drastic measures to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, who wonders if it's really necessary to shut down sports around the world, needs a ...

Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19

March 27, 2020

A list of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19:OLYMPICS— 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics postponed until 2021.HOCKEY— NHL suspends ...

Tokyo 2021 qualification remains a puzzle for majority of Canadian athletes

March 27, 2020

For those who have already booked their berths in the Tokyo Games, the International Olympic Committee's confirmation that athletes who have qualified remain qualified ...

Vancouver Whitecaps taking care of more than business during COVID-19 pandemic

March 27, 2020

Co-owner Steve Nash led a live workout on ...

McDavid on NHL going right into the playoffs: 'A fair season's a full season'

March 27, 2020

Connor McDavid grew up idolizing Sidney Crosby.On...

Commissioner Randy Ambrosie says CFL draft still on for April 30

March 27, 2020

TORONTO — CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says ...

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Ottawa revises 75% wage subsidy to include large companies

March 30, 2020

What happened: Recently revised wage subsidy will be applied to both large and small businesses Why it matters: Workers at larger companies did not appear as if they’d be covered under the . . .

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Duck Mountain Provincial Park a popular destination this summer

September 17, 2019

The number of visitors at Duck Mountain Provincial Park were up this summer, and overall, it was a “very enjoyable summer,” according to Greg Podovinnikoff, park manager....