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Calgary Flames start afresh with head coach Darryl Sutter, new leadership
CALGARY - A significant change in leadership under new-ish head coach Darryl Sutter make the Calgary Flames a team in transition heading into the 2021-22 season. "Honest, hardworking" is the identity ...
Oct 13, 2021
Hurricane Pamela makes landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Hurricane Pamela made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast just north of Mazatlan Wednesday, bringing high winds and rain to the port city. Pamela regained hurricane strength just bef...
Oct 13, 2021
Senators show promise at forward, but Tkachuk's absence looms large
Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion has officially declared the rebuild over in the nation's capital. Now the question remains whether or not the pieces he put in place are ready to take the...
Oct 13, 2021
Fares set but schedule remains unknown for Nanaimo-Duncan transit link
NANAIMO - Transit riders now know how much a ride from Nanaimo to the Cowichan Valley will cost, but when buses will leave and from where remains a mystery.A one-way cash fare of $7.50 will get riders...
Oct 13, 2021
U.S. border reopening, Canadians unhappy with Facebook : In The News for Oct. 13
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Oct 13, 2021
NHL season kicks off in Canada on Wednesday as Maple Leafs host Canadiens
TORONTO - The puck will drop on a new NHL season tonight for most of Canada's teams - although fans may notice some differences from previous years. The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Montreal Canadiens...
Oct 13, 2021
Most Canadians believe Facebook harms their mental health: survey
OTTAWA - A broad swath of Canadians has a sour view of Facebook, with half of respondents to a new poll saying it should be regulated or broken up as a "corporate image" crisis rocks the social media ...
Oct 13, 2021
Jarry has 26 saves, Penguins beat Lightning 6-2 in opener
TAMPA, Fla. - Tristan Jarry had 26 saves, Danton Heinen and Brian Boyle scored early second-period goals, and the short-handed Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2...
Oct 12, 2021
Flynn, Dekker impressive down stretch of Raptors' pre-season win over Wizards
WASHINGTON - In the battle for Toronto Raptors roster spots and playing time, Malachi Flynn and Sam Dekker made solid cases on Tuesday. The duo combined for 25 fourth-quarter points to lift the Raptor...
Oct 12, 2021
VIDEO: Clippers season starts with standout performances at both ends of the rink
NANAIMO - By any metric the Clippers start to the BCHL season was a massive success.Nanaimo outscored Powell River 10-3 over two road games and a hand full of players sit at or near the top of several...
Oct 12, 2021