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Helmets now mandatory at Whistler-Blackcomb
VANCOUVER — Six months after actress Natasha Richardson died following a fall at the Mount Tremblant ski resort in Quebec, the company that operates the facility has announced helmet requirements at all its North American resorts.
IOC demands 5-star treatment in Vancouver
When the top names on the International Olympic Committee visit Vancouver for the 2010 Games next February, little expense will be spared to see that they're comfortable and tuned in to virtually every athletic competition underway
Edmonton Indy a go in 2010
The Edmonton Indy is safe for another year as city council voted Wednesday afternoon to keep the City Centre Airport open during the summer of 2010, so the race can be held.
Judge Turns Both Bids for NHL CoyotesAfter months of back-and-forth disputes over who would ultimately obtain control of the Phoenix Coyotes franchise, Judge Redfield T. Baum turned down both bids by the National Hockey League and Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie on Wednesday.
Quinn shuffling his deck
If you're an Oilers fan who thinks there's been no real changes made in the roster from last year, that head coach Pat Quinn is trying to put lipstick on a pig, then this is a column about shuffling the deck chairs on the Titanic.
Mats Sundin calls it a careerHockey star Mats Sundin announced his retirement Wednesday after 18 NHL seasons, according to media reports.
Hockey star Mats Sundin announced his retirement Wednesday after 18 NHL seasons, according to media reports.
The 38-year-old Sundin
Theo Fleury retiresTheoren Fleury officially retired from the NHL Monday. The former Flames captain and former all-time leading scorer decided after a weekend of contemplating his future.
After 644 losing days, 21 losing months, 18 losing Sundays, one losing Thursday, four starting quarterbacks, one fired coach, one tar-and-feathered team president and a million bad jokes about Detroit futility — after all that, the gun sounded on this las
Oilers score OT win over Canucks
Tom Gilbert blasted a shot from the point over the shoulder of goalie Cory Schneider to give the Edmonton Oilers a 5-4 overtime victory over the Vancouver Canucks in the pre-season finale for both clubs.
Canada wins bronze at Baseball World CupCanada broke out for three runs in the top of the first inning and never trailed to earn a 6-2 win over Puerto Rico and the bronze medal at the Baseball World Cup.
Blue Bombers hold on to beat ArgosIt was too little, too late for the Toronto Argonauts, who now find themselves alone in the CFL East Division basement after losing to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 29-24 in a heated match Saturday.
Roughriders win crucial game over Eskimos
After losing a nail-biting game to the Edmonton Eskimos last Saturday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders rebounded to beat their CFL West rivals in another close affair Saturday in front of a record crowd of 62,517 in Edmonton.
Argos and Bombers have something on the line
The way some people have been setting up this game, you'd think the loser was going to run screaming through the Forks Market to drown themselves at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers.
Gold and bronze in short track World Cup
Short track speed skater Charles Hamelin won gold at a World Cup event in Korea Saturday in the 500m distance, while teammate Kalyna Roberge secured a bronze medal in the same distance event.
Ottawa helps VANOC with $11 million for Own the Podium
VANCOUVER - The federal government committed $11 million toward Own the Podium on Friday to remove fears organizers of the Vancouver Games would be unable to fund their share of the program to help Canadian athletes win Olympic medals.
Halladay gives fans a finish to remember
The Rogers Centre fans, 20,668 strong, stood as one when Roy Halladay emerged from the dugout and trotted to the mound to start the ninth. They stayed on their feet cheering through the final Mariners' at-bat in a 5-0 complete-game shutout, feeling this m
Burke offered contract to Steve Moore: documentsBrian Burke offered injured player Steve Moore an opportunity to resume his hockey career while both sides were still embroiled in a lawsuit in Colorado, according to documents obtained by CBC News.
Lions trampled by Stampeders
Henry Burris ran for a pair of touchdowns and threw for another to lead the Calgary Stampeders to a 27-18 win over the B.C. Lions on Friday night.
Hockey Canada hopes to reach out to Gretzky
Now that Wayne Gretzky has stepped away from the Coyotes, Hockey Canada president Bob Nicholson is hoping the Great One might be available to take on even more of a role with his organization.
Montreal smoked Ham
HAMILTON -- Avon Cobourne rushed for two touchdowns as the Montreal Alouettes dominated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 42-8 Friday.
Selanne lifts Ducks over Canucks in OTTeemu Selanne scored with 71 seconds left in overtime as the Anaheim Ducks prevailed 3-2 over the previously unbeaten Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.
Vigneault signs extension with Canucks
Vancouver Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault signed a three-year extension with the team Thursday, a deal that will keep him with club through the 2012-2013 season.
Big arena must have tax bucks
The city of Edmonton and possibly both the provincial and federal governments would have to provide money if a new downtown arena is going to be built, says Andrew Huntley, chairman of Northlands.
Judge to hear mediation arguments in Coyotes case
The battle for control of the Phoenix Coyotes continues in court today, when a bankruptcy judge will hear arguments on whether the NHL and Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie should be sent into mediation.
Riders fans bring the noise
A significant percentage of the population of the province of Saskatchewan is headed here to be part of the largest crowd in the CFL this season.
Lions bring in Printers as insurance
VANCOUVER — Casey Printers arrived in Vancouver just before midnight Monday, timing that seemed appropriate given the current state of his career.
Theo's making it tough for Flames to say no
He�s becoming a kind of rash, this audacious little beggar. And those inside the Calgary Flames� family who figured the Theo Fleury experiment was nothing more than an annoying lark, a stunt, a PR nuisance destined to quickly run its course, are start
Stamps and Bombers make multi-player trade
MONTREAL -- The Calgary Stampeders acquired receivers Romby Bryant and Arjei Franklin from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a blockbuster deal Sunday for receivers Jabari Arthur and Titus Ryan, plus defensive lineman Odell Willis.
Renault given two-year ban
PARIS - The Renault team have been given a two-year suspended ban from the Formula One world championship after admitting to race-fixing, the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) said on Monday.
Alouettes sail to easy win over Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers offered almost no resistance to the host Montreal Alouettes on Sunday afternoon at Stade Percival Molson, falling 33-14 to a club that seemed to shut it down pretty much at halftime.
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