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Tensions rising between Canada Post, union as strike nears four-week mark
Canada Post and the union representing postal workers are in a war of words as a countrywide strike enters its 27th day. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers pushed back on recent criticisms from Cana...
Dec 11, 2024
Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko looks to build on first start of the season
VANCOUVER - It was a whirlwind day for Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko. Nearly eight months after he was injured in the first game of Vancouver's playoff run, Demko returned to the crease Tues...
Dec 10, 2024
Israeli strike on northern Gaza kills 19, Palestinian medics say
CAIRO (AP) - Palestinian medical officials say an Israeli strike on a home where displaced people were sheltering in the northern Gaza Strip has killed at least 19 people. That's according to the Kama...
Dec 10, 2024
NHL roundup: Avalanche defeat Penguins 6-2, Rantanen records 10th career hat trick
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Mikko Rantanen collected his 10th career hat trick and added two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Tuesday night. Rantanen, playing in his 600th g...
Dec 10, 2024
Israeli strike on northern Gaza kills 19, Palestinian medics say
CAIRO (AP) - Palestinian medical officials say an Israeli strike on a home where displaced people were sheltering in the northern Gaza Strip has killed at least 19 people. That's according to the Kama...
Dec 10, 2024
Draisaitl doesn't mind if his ugly goal helps Oilers beat Lightning 2-1
EDMONTON - It wasn't how Leon Draisaitl envisioned getting his league-leading 20th goal of the season, but he's perfectly fine with it. Draisaitl had the game-winning goal and an assist as the Edmonto...
Dec 10, 2024
Holloway plays overtime hero, St. Louis Blues edge Vancouver Canucks 4-3
VANCOUVER - Dylan Holloway scored a minute and 40 seconds into overtime and the St. Louis Blues held on for a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. Robert Thomas had a goal and two assist...
Dec 10, 2024
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 39, Thunder beat Mavericks 118-104, advance to NBA Cup semifinals
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton, Ont., scored 39 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup quarterfinal. Jalen Wil...
Dec 10, 2024
Scheifele shines in 8-1 win over Sweeney's Bruins
WINNIPEG - Mark Scheifele declined to say he was trying to prove something to Don Sweeney. With the general manager who snubbed him when selecting players for Canada to play in the Four Nations Face-O...
Dec 10, 2024
Draisaitl scores his 20th as Oilers edge Lightning 2-1
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers won their third game in a row, hanging on to get past the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Tuesday. Connor McDavid also scored for t...
Dec 10, 2024