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EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed American kick-returner Javon Leake on Tuesday. The move became official shortly after Leake hit the CFL's open market. Edmonton signed Leake to an agreement in principle last week.

MONTREAL — United States prosecutors say a Montreal woman has pleaded guilty to being part of a scheme to illegally export millions of dollars' worth of electronic components to Russia for military use.

DOHA, Qatar — Canada's Leylah Fernandez is off to the round of 16 at the Qatar Open after a 0-6, 6-2, 6-3 win over Spain's Paula Badosa on Tuesday. The Laval, Que.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of a new senator from Quebec. Manuelle Oudar is joining the Senate's ranks after most recently serving with a Quebec government commission on workplace equity, health and safety.

TORONTO — Producer David Mirvish says he hopes to inject a "sense of fun" into his theatre company's 2024-2025 season with a little bit of Hollywood and live stage spectacle.

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed American defensive back Demerio Houston to a two-year contract Tuesday. Calgary reached an agreement in principle with Houston, a 2023 CFL all-star, last week.

Costco has decreased the prices of hundreds of items since the start of 2023, according to executive Pierre Riel. The chief operating officer of Costco Wholesale Corp.

OTTAWA — The federal government will roll out more than 60 housing agreements with small and rural communities across the country over the next few weeks, Housing Minister Sean Fraser announced Tuesday.

TORONTO — Magna International Inc. says it may buy back up to 300,000 of its common shares under its normal course issuer bid over the coming year. The auto parts company says the bid will start on Thursday and will end no later than Feb. 14, 2025.

TORONTO — Restaurant Brands International Inc.