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Saros sharp, Predators even series with 4-2 win over Coyotes
EDMONTON - The Nashville Predators stumbled in their post-season opener by falling into an early hole, putting themselves in a must-win situation for Game 2. Behind steady goaltending and a dedication...
Aug 04, 2020
Eberle scores 2 in Islanders' 4-2 win over Panthers
TORONTO - Jordan Eberle scored twice, including the go-ahead goal, and the New York Islanders rallied to a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers and take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five NHL preliminary r...
Aug 04, 2020
Social gatherings, travel pin-pointed as common factors among COVID-19 cases, two new on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - The BC Day long weekend provided a predictably sizeable jump in the number of active cases of the novel coronavirus.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed 146 confirmed new COV...
Aug 04, 2020
Source: CFL would use federal government loan to cover hub, player costs
TORONTO - If successful in securing a $30-million, interest-free loan from the federal government, the CFL would use the money to cover such operating costs as player salaries, COVID-19 ...
Aug 04, 2020
NHL notebook: McDavid's mixes elite skill and speed to give Blackhawks fits
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid's speed alone makes him a dangerous player, but it's what he can do while in full flight that gives opposing defenceman fits. The Edmonton Oilers captain scored three goals M...
Aug 04, 2020
Confusion mounts as Liberals contend no students participated in grant program
OTTAWA - A Halifax-based charity is expressing confusion and frustration as it looks likely to have to foot the bill for nine students hired through the federal volunteer program at the centre of the ...
Aug 04, 2020
Paul outpaces opponents in Green party leadership fundraising efforts
OTTAWA - Green party leadership hopeful Annamie Paul is solidifying her spot as a front-runner in the race to succeed Elizabeth May. Party data show as of the end of July, Paul's fundraising haul was ...
Aug 04, 2020
Virus ravages poor California county along Mexican border
CALEXICO, Calif. - Dr. Tien Vo's last stop of the night is the home of a 35-year-old woman who has diabetes, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and, now, the coronavirus. The virus killed her father six day...
Aug 04, 2020
B.C. allows private pot retailers to sell products online for in-store pick-up
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says new rules for private cannabis retailers will allow pot to be reserved and paid for online, but customers still have to pick up...
Aug 04, 2020
Federal government announces wildlife conservation fund for southeastern B.C.
VANCOUVER - The federal government is investing $2 million over four years to support species at risk and habitat protection in southeastern British Columbia. Jonathan Wilkinson, minister of envi...
Aug 04, 2020