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Rare chicks rescued in Manitoba catch flight to Ontario before flying south

Rare chicks rescued in Manitoba catch flight to Ontario before flying south

WINNIPEG — Four rescued chicks that tumbled from a chimney in Manitoba have been flown to Ontario to join a flock that will hopefully lead them south for the winter.
Muzzo eligible for unescorted absence next month

Muzzo eligible for unescorted absence next month

TORONTO — A man sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty in a drunk driving crash that killed three young children and their grandfather will be eligible to apply for unescorted temporary absence from prison next month.

Ismael Habib sentenced to 9 years in prison

MONTREAL — Ismael Habib had been ready to do anything for the Islamic State, including dying for it, a Quebec court judge said Friday to justify the accused’s nine-year prison term.
Tanaka strikes out 15 as Yanks beat Toronto 4-0

Tanaka strikes out 15 as Yanks beat Toronto 4-0

Yankees 4 Blue Jays 0
Veteran slotback Andy Fantuz to make season debut with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Veteran slotback Andy Fantuz to make season debut with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

HAMILTON — Andy Fantuz’s 2017 debut comes at an ideal time for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Eskimos host Bombers in key CFL West matchup

Eskimos host Bombers in key CFL West matchup

EDMONTON — The last time the Eskimos faced the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Edmonton was on a season-opening seven-game winning streak and looked like the team to beat in the CFL West.
Mozo leads NZ Women’s Open by five after 8-under 64

Mozo leads NZ Women’s Open by five after 8-under 64

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Spain’s Belen Mozo shot an 8-under 64, including a hole in one on the par-3 13th, to take a five-stroke lead after two rounds of the New Zealand Women’s Open on Friday.

Canadian women’s hockey forward Jessica Campbell retires form international play

CALGARY — Forward Jessica Campbell has announced her retirement from Canada’s women’s hockey team.
NHL’s Canadian teams are on the rise

NHL’s Canadian teams are on the rise

It was just two seasons ago that, for the first time in 46 years, not a single Canadian team qualified for the NHL playoffs.
Canada’s Wiltjer shines for Raptors on same stage his dad once starred

Canada’s Wiltjer shines for Raptors on same stage his dad once starred

The Toronto Raptors’ intrasquad game Thursday night was a virtual history lesson for Canadian Kyle Wiltjer.