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Program that sent British Columbians to the U.S. for cancer treatment ends
British Columbia is ending a program that sent cancer patients to the United States for treatment, saying provincial wait times have improved enough that they no longer have to rely on clinics south o...
Apr 07, 2025
Binnington building off 4 Nations Face-Off heroics for streaking Blues
WINNIPEG - Jordan Binnington is still riding the high of capturing a gold medal. Since backstopping Canada to a 3-2 overtime victory against the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Feb. 2...
Apr 07, 2025
Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point
Steep American duties on Canadian softwood lumber were expected to be a focal point as British Columbia Premier David Eby met with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney, who was on a campaign swing in Vi...
Apr 07, 2025
Ottawa Charge forward Shiann Darkangelo named PWHL's first star of the week
TORONTO - Ottawa Charge forward Shiann Darkangelo is the Professional Women's Hockey League's first star of the week. The PWHL announced the honour Monday. Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips was named ...
Apr 07, 2025
Super cat Cavill ready to take you to infinity and beyond
NANAIMO - Meet Cavill, a seven-year-old Domestic Short-hair cat looking for a place to hang his cape at night.Cavill is a solo cat, who prefers to adventure without any other animals at his side and w...
Apr 07, 2025
PWHL suspends Victoire's Tabin two games, Charge's Boyd gets one-game ban
TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League has suspended Montreal Victoire defender Kati Tabin and Ottawa Charge defender Zoe Boyd following separate incidents last week. Tabin was banned two ga...
Apr 07, 2025
'It's about winning': Maple Leafs embracing head coach Craig Berube's style
TORONTO - Craig Berube arrived in town with a plan. The Stanley Cup-winning head coach was hired by the Toronto Maple Leafs last spring to change how a gifted group with loads of regular-season succes...
Apr 07, 2025
Smith takes swipe at Carney after Liberal leader jabs Alberta premier on the stump
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is fighting back after federal Liberal Leader Mark Carney mocked her during an election campaign stop, accusing him of being intimidated by a "strong conserva...
Apr 07, 2025
Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's record brings joy to hockey and beyond sports
NEW YORK (AP) - Alex Ovechkin could not contain his happiness moments after scoring his 895th goal to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL record. After firing the puck into the net, Ovechkin turned and did a be...
Apr 07, 2025
Canada's MacLeod part of Czech hockey history as first coach of host women's team
ESK BUDJOVICE - The first women's world hockey championship in Czechia has Canada's Carla MacLeod behind the bench of the host country. It's another in a series of coaching firsts for the Calgarian in...
Apr 07, 2025