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Stephenson scores late goal as Bears get past Marlies for third straight win

TORONTO — Chandler Stephenson scored at 19:51 of the third period to lift the Hershey Bears past the Toronto Marlies 2-1 on Saturday for their third straight win in American Hockey League action.

Ryan Suzuki selected by Barrie Colts first overall in OHL priority selection draft

TORONTO — Ryan Suzuki was the first player selected at this year's Ontario Hockey League priority selection draft. The Barrie Colts selected the 15-year-old centre from the London Knights Minor Midget triple-A team on Saturday.

Source: Canada, Mexico and U.S. to make joint bid for 2026 World Cup

TORONTO — Canadian Victor Montagliani has already earned his place at world soccer's inner circle. Now the FIFA vice-president and CONCACAF president is looking to help bring soccer biggest's prize to Canada, U.S. and Mexico.

Canadian aid agencies prepare for influx of Syrian refugees after U.S. airstrikes

Canadian aid workers in the Middle East are preparing for an influx of asylum-seekers into already crowded camps, fearing U.S. military action in Syria could drive more people out of the wartorn country.
Ship runs aground near Newfoundland, coast guard says no pollution reported

Ship runs aground near Newfoundland, coast guard says no pollution reported

ARGENTIA, N.L. — A vessel that ran aground near Newfoundland and Labrador has been freed. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says that bulk carrier Kure Harbour was freed from a shoal near Argentia Saturday evening.

Montreal's Marc-Andre Fabien elected new Canadian Paralympic Committee president

OTTAWA — Montreal's Marc-Andre Fabien was elected the new president of the Canadian Paralympic Committee on Saturday as the athletic organization held its annual general meeting. Fabien takes over from Dr.
Senators clinch second place in Atlantic with 3-1 win over Rangers

Senators clinch second place in Atlantic with 3-1 win over Rangers

OTTAWA — All Ottawa Senators head coach Guy Boucher had to do was look at his players and he could see how determined they were.
Trudeau in France to mark the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge

Trudeau in France to mark the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in France Saturday, as Canadians prepare to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
Wynne declares a win after N.Y. drops Buy American policy, turns to NAFTA

Wynne declares a win after N.Y. drops Buy American policy, turns to NAFTA

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne was "pleased" that New York has dropped proposed Buy American provisions from its state budget, but she remained concerned Saturday about U.S.

Man faces murder charge in Winnipeg woman's disappearance last year

WINNIPEG — Police in Winnipeg say they've made an arrest and a man faces a murder charge in the case of a woman who disappeared last year. Christine Wood, from Oxford House First Nation, was last seen by family in Winnipeg on Aug. 19.
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