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Ottawa’s Isabelle Weidemann made Canadian long-track speed skating history on Friday. She won gold in the women’s 5,000 metres with a time of six minutes 47.34 seconds at the Canadian championships, setting a new record in the event by besting Cindy Klassen’s mark of 6:48.97 set in 2006. CBC | Sports News
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Levins prioritizes Olympic berth over Canadian record at Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Cam Levins of Black Creek, B.C., will run his second Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday, but his primary focus won’t be lowering his Canadian-record time from a year ago. “I’ll be perfectly satisfied if I qualify for the Olympics,” he says. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Field of Play: Canadian skaters ready to carve out a name for themselves on ice
Canada is a nation which thrives in winter and as a people identify with those who carve out a name for themselves on ice. As Scott Russell writes, the skating sports are inextricably linked to Canadian folklore and our sense of self. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian couple released from Turkish detention without charges
A Canadian couple who were detained by Turkish authorities near the Syrian border in July on suspicion of trying to join ISIS are on their way home to Canada after being released without charge, CBC News has learned. CBC | World News
Read More »With inspiration and motivation, John Herdman is changing the face of Canadian soccer
John Herdman’s voice was hoarse but he was in fine hugging form as he spotted friends in the wake of Canada’s 2-0 victory over the United States and pulled them in close. The English coach, who led Canada’s women to two Olympic bronze medals, continues to make his mark in Canadian colours. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Heavily Canadian Cup champion Blues visit Trump at White House as full team
President Donald Trump honoured the Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, using the occasion to touch on the situation in Turkey and an agriculture deal with China. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian men’s soccer team ends 34-year winless run against U.S.
Alphonso Davies scored in the 63rd minute and substitute Lucas Cavallini added a stoppage-time goal to help Canada end a 34-year winless run against the U.S. with a 2-0 victory in CONCACAF Nations League play on Tuesday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »RCMP investigating whether Canadian newlyweds detained in Turkey were radicalized
The RCMP has been combing through the background of two Canadian newlyweds who disappeared while on vacation in Turkey and are suspected of trying to join ISIS. They were picked up by Turkish police after a frantic family request. CBC | World News
Read More »Canadian holidays: Quebec genie is out of the bottle
SLIDE the blade along the wine bottle five times and on five hit the rim at the top of the neck of the bottle. In principle, simple. But I was holding a rather large and very sharp sabre! Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Canadian forward Josh Larsen apologizes to Springboks for rugby red card
Canadian forward Josh Larsen visited the South African dressing room after Canada’s Rugby World Cup loss to apologize for his red card. CBC | Sports News
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