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Caretaker in B.C. woman's starvation death says little support seen from management
BURNABY, B.C. - The caregiver of a woman who starved to death says the homecare organization she worked for provided little support for things such as prescribed pain medication or nutritional support...
Jan 15, 2025
The idea of hitting the free-agent market isn't a concerning one for veteran Ellis
Avery Ellis has been down this road before. The veteran American defensive lineman is slated to become a CFL free agent Feb. 11. Ellis, 30, would like to remain with the Montreal Alouettes, but if tha...
Jan 15, 2025
Simon Fraser University confirms football won't be returning to the B.C. school
BURNABY, B.C. - It's official: Football won't be returning to Simon Fraser University. The Burnaby, B.C., school announced Wednesday that football, discontinued in 2023 after the Texas-based Lone Star...
Jan 15, 2025
Jets acquire Phillips from Blackhawks for Kuzmin in swap of defencemen
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have acquired defenceman Isaak Phillips from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenceman Dmitry Kuzmin, the NHL club announced Wednesday. Phillips, 23, has scored a ...
Jan 15, 2025
Fraser stresses need for unity, hard work and pride as he takes charge of Toronto FC
TORONTO - Toronto FC formally introduced Robin Fraser as its 15th head coach Wednesday, hoping the former TFC assistant coach can lead the club back to its former glory. The 58-year-old Fraser was a k...
Jan 15, 2025
Struggling Penguins to place 2-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry on waivers
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Penguins could be moving on from two-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry. The club announced it would place Jarry on waivers Wednesday afternoon. The 29-year-old Ja...
Jan 15, 2025
Caring Society tries to force Canada back to the table to talk child welfare reform
OTTAWA - The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society is calling on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal to force the federal government back to the negotiation table on First Nations child welfare...
Jan 15, 2025
Global temperatures this year to rival 2024's record-breaking heat: climate officials
Canadian climate officials say this year's average global temperature is set to rival 2024's record-breaking heat, and is virtually guaranteed to be hotter than any year on record before 2023. Scienti...
Jan 15, 2025
South African police announce the sudden end of mine rescue operation
STILFONTEIN, South Africa (AP) - South African police said Wednesday they have ended a rescue operation at an abandoned gold mine where scores of illegal miners were trapped and believe they rescued a...
Jan 15, 2025
Recently married and soon to be a dad, Jets' Connor enjoying life on and off the ice
WINNIPEG - Kyle Connor laughs when asked what was more difficult - preparing for his wedding last summer or the hockey season? The Winnipeg Jets star left-winger married longtime girlfriend Ally Petac...
Jan 15, 2025