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Cows on the lam sow havoc, and hilarity, in Canada

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 01 05:28 AM

Not a day goes by without a news flash on their antics: a fugitive herd of cows is wreaking havoc in Canada's Quebec province, evading even rodeo cowboys and sparking hilarity with their bolt for freedom. Read more »

Fil-Can community leaders laud impact of Canada Fiesta Extravaganza

Christine Santos | TFC News Montreal
Updated as of Sep 15 08:38 AM

Canada Fiesta Extravaganza will bring back the festivities next summer to more Filipino Canadian communities across the country. Read more »

The ozone layer is slowly getting healthier

DW News
Posted at Sep 14 05:30 AM

It's not much — but the ozone layer is all there is between you and UV. Read more »

Tennis: Carreno Busta halts Hurkacz finals win streak

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 15 05:54 PM

Pablo Carreno Busta seized his first ATP Masters title Sunday, spoiling Hubert Hurkacz's perfect record in ATP finals with a Montreal Masters triumph. Read more »

Hurkacz ends Kyrgios streak in Montreal, sets semi-final clash with Ruud

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 13 11:16 PM

Hubert Hurkacz overcame 53 winners from Nick Kyrgios to halt the Australian's nine-match win streak with a three-set quarter-final victory on Friday at the ATP Montreal Masters. Read more »

Tennis: Kyrgios defeats Medvedev at Montreal Masters

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 11 01:02 PM

Nick Kyrgios broke twice in the final set as he rallied to topple world number one Daniil Medvedev in the second round of the ATP Montreal Masters. Read more »

COVID immunization begins for kids aged 5-11 in Canada

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 25 08:21 AM

Canada began immunizing children aged 5-11 against COVID-19 Wednesday, joining a handful of nations in offering shots to this age group. Read more »

Glutagence out of WNBL after owner fails to pay fees

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 22 02:32 PM

Glutagence will no longer participate in the inaugural season of the Women's National Basketball League-Pilipinas. Read more »

Manila Chooks bows out of FIBA 3x3 Montreal Masters

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 05 10:39 AM

Manila Chooks TM suffered a heartbreaker to close out their campaign in the pool play of the 2021 FIBA 3x3 Montreal Masters. Read more »

Manila Chooks TM off to Canada for Montreal Masters

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 01 04:48 PM

Manila Chooks TM on Wednesday left for Canada for the 2021 FIBA 3x3 Montreal Masters. Read more »

Manila Chooks returns to action in Montreal Masters

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 29 05:49 PM

Manila Chooks TM is all set to return to action in the FIBA 3x3 pro circuit. Read more »

Tennis: Giorgi topples Pliskova for WTA Montreal title

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 16 09:44 AM

Camila Giorgi upset fourth seed Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 7-5 on Sunday to win the biggest title of her career at the WTA hardcourt event in Montreal. Read more »

Sabalenka denies Azarenka's top 10 return

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 14 05:10 PM

Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka denying compatriot Victoria Azarenka the chance to return to the top 10 with a 6-2, 6-4 victory at the WTA Montreal Masters. Read more »

WNBL, NBL hope to open by end of June

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 06:01 PM

Organizers of the NBL and the WNBL are hoping that they can begin their seasons by the end of June. Read more »

The secret 'humiliation' of Nadia Comaneci, Romania's star gymnast

Mihaela Rodina and Ionut Iordachescu, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Apr 19 11:57 AM

BUCHAREST, Romania - Behind the glamor and success, beatings and humiliation: a new book about Romania's legendary gymnast Nadia Comaneci delves into the archives of the feared communist-era Securitate secret police that record the abuse she suffered even while being feted for her sporting glories. Read more »

Basketball: WNBL hopes to start maiden pro season after Holy Week

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 02 04:17 PM

Teams of the WNBL are set to start practicing in the coming weeks, in anticipation of the trailblazing league's first season as a professional next month.   Read more »

Brazilian, S.African virus strains found in Toronto

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 08 11:20 AM

MONTREAL - Health authorities in Toronto announced Sunday they had discovered the first two known cases of the Brazilian and South African variants of Covid-19 in Canada's largest city.   Read more »

Vacations abroad cost Canadian politicians' jobs amid COVID-19 travel curbs

Nia Williams, Reuters
Posted at Jan 05 02:57 PM

CALGARY, Alberta - Eight Canadian politicians resigned or were demoted on Monday after travelling internationally over the Christmas holidays despite urgings from government officials to avoid non-essential trips during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

Canada surges from 500,000 to 600,000 COVID-19 cases in two weeks

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 04 08:16 AM

MONTREAL - Canada surpassed the grim milestone of 600,000 coronavirus cases Sunday, two weeks after passing half a million, underscoring the pandemic's persistence in the country during the end-of-year holiday period. Read more »

Pinay hoops icon Ewon Arayi contemplating WNBL stint

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 10 05:41 PM

Ewon Arayi, a trailblazer of Philippine women's basketball, is apparently contemplating a return to action after the WNBL was granted professional status. Read more »