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Text of the prime minister's statement on the Humboldt Broncos bus crash

Text of the prime minister's statement on the Humboldt Broncos bus crash

Text of a statement issued by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the Humboldt Broncos bus crash: An entire country is in shock and mourning today as we learn more about the tragic bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos that claimed the lives of 14 pe
Former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy reacts to Humboldt Broncos bus crash

Former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy reacts to Humboldt Broncos bus crash

CALGARY — As the country continues to mourn the deaths of 14 people killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy says he can relate to the grief people are feeling in the tragedy's wake.
Canadian race-walker Evan Dunfee has more on his mind than a medal

Canadian race-walker Evan Dunfee has more on his mind than a medal

GOLD COAST, Australia — Evan Dunfee has plenty on his mind, but no regrets. At least not about the Olympic bronze medal that was briefly his in Rio. The 27-year-old race-walker from Richmond, B.C.
From circus school to the medal podium. Canadian wins Commonwealth weightlifting gold

From circus school to the medal podium. Canadian wins Commonwealth weightlifting gold

GOLD COAST, Australia — At the age of seven, after seeing someone lift weights in a movie, Maude Charron told her parents she wanted to take up the sport. They told her she probably wouldn't be tall enough and should stick to gymnastics.
Canadian teenage swimmer Taylor Ruck on a roll at Commonwealth Games

Canadian teenage swimmer Taylor Ruck on a roll at Commonwealth Games

GOLD COAST, Australia — Teenager Taylor Ruck won three more medals in the Commonwealth Games pool Saturday to up her total to five while fellow Canadian Kylie Masse proved she still rules the 100-metre backstroke.
Canadian gymnast Ellie Black wins second gold at Commonwealth Games

Canadian gymnast Ellie Black wins second gold at Commonwealth Games

GOLD COAST, Australia — Canadian gymnast Ellie Black won the women's individual all-around gold medal at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday, adding to the gold she won Friday in the team event.
New Zealand holds on to deny Canada bronze in Commonwealth Games team triathlon

New Zealand holds on to deny Canada bronze in Commonwealth Games team triathlon

GOLD COAST, Australia — Canada missed out on a bronze medal in the mixed team triathlon relay Saturday at the Commonwealth Games, finishing seven seconds behind New Zealand.
Canadian Charron dominates in winning weightlifting gold at Commonwealth Games

Canadian Charron dominates in winning weightlifting gold at Commonwealth Games

GOLD COAST, Australia — Canadian weightlifter Maude Charron has won gold in dominating fashion in the 63-kilogram class at the Commonwealth Games.
Canadian Charron dominates in winning weightlifting gold at Commonwealth Games

Canadian Charron dominates in winning weightlifting gold at Commonwealth Games

GOLD COAST, Australia — Canadian weightlifter Maude Charron has won gold in dominating fashion in the 63-kilogram class at the Commonwealth Games.
Sask. RCMP say 14 dead, 14 hurt after truck collided with bus carrying hockey team

Sask. RCMP say 14 dead, 14 hurt after truck collided with bus carrying hockey team

NIPAWIN, Sask. — RCMP say 14 people are dead and 14 people were injured Friday after a truck collided with a bus carrying a junior hockey team to a playoff game in northeastern Saskatchewan.