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Canadiens roar back from three-goal deficit, down Maple Leafs 6-5 in a shootout
TORONTO - Jeff Petry was chatting with teammates about penalty shots Saturday morning. Hours later, he found himself in just that scenario - and under strange circumstances. The veteran defencema...
Oct 07, 2019
Zibanejad has three goals and an assist as Rangers thump Senators 4-1
OTTAWA - Mika Zibanejad knows he won't always be averaging four points a night, so he's going to make the most of his torrid start to the season while he can. Zibanejad posted his second straight four...
Oct 07, 2019
Alex Pietrangelo has winner as Blues hold off Maple Leafs for 3-2 win
TORONTO - Alex Pietrangelo scored the winner in the third period as the St. Louis Blues defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Monday night. Oskar Sundqvist and Brayden Schenn had the ...
Oct 07, 2019
Six leaders square off in English-language election debate
OTTAWA - The Latest on the English-language leaders' debate with Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Green party Leader Elizabeth May, Bloc Queb...
Oct 07, 2019
Gregorius, Yanks stagger Twins again, lead ALDS 2-0
NEW YORK - The 103-win New York Yankees ran out identical, relentless lineups in consecutive games for the first time all year, and manager Aaron Boone believes he knows what's next for the A-team Bom...
Oct 07, 2019
Senators get Vladislav Namestnikov in trade with New York Rangers
OTTAWA - Forward Vladislav Namestnikov was acquired by the Senators in a trade with the New York Rangers on Monday night for defenceman Nick Ebert and Ottawa's fourth-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft....
Oct 07, 2019
Clippers Weekly Wrap: Oct. 2-5
NANAIMO - The Clippers have won four straight games and players are picking up personal accolades as well.Since Sept. 29 Nanaimo have outscored their opposition 17-3. That includes two shutouts, both ...
Oct 07, 2019 The Clippers outscored their opposition 14-3 in a trio of wins to open October. (Gary Dorland)
Meet several birds who are ready to fly into their forever home
NANAIMO - Several budgies and parakeets are looking to move their cage into your home and spread their wings. The small birds with big voices come as both a bonded pair and as individuals. They are lo...
Oct 07, 2019 This and other bright birds are ready to fly into your home and bring a dash of colour to your lives. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Alford returns punt for TD in Montreal debut, Als beat Stamps to clinch playoff spot
MONTREAL - It was only fitting for John Bowman to say a few words. Shortly after the Alouettes clinched a playoff spot - the franchise's first since 2014 - Bowman gathered players in the locker room a...
Oct 07, 2019
Hang Time: Canadian climber McColl tinkers with training for Tokyo Olympics
TORONTO - Shake hands with Canadian climber Sean McColl and you can quickly tell his workout routine includes unique training moves. The firm grip doesn't come by accident. McColl's fingers ...
Oct 07, 2019