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Skinner’s four points, Levi’s 32 saves lead Sabres over Canadiens 6-1
MONTREAL - Jeff Skinner had one goal and three assists, Devon Levi made 32 saves and the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 on Thursday night. Levi, a 22-year-old rookie from nearby Do...
Jan 04, 2024
Third child under 10 dies of complications linked to influenza in B.C.
VANCOUVER - A third child has died in British Columbia due to complications linked to influenza, cases of which continue to rise in the province. The latest update from the B.C. Centre for Disease Con...
Jan 04, 2024
Matthews, Suzuki, Tkachuk among NHL's Eastern Conference all-stars
Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, Montreal Canadiens centre Nick Suzuki and Ottawa Senators left-winger Brady Tkachuk are among the NHL's Eastern Conference all-stars. Matthews leads the NHL...
Jan 04, 2024
New York City subway train derails in collision with another train, injuring more than 20 people
NEW YORK (AP) - A New York City subway train derailed Thursday after colliding with another train at low speed, leaving more than 20 people with minor injuries and causing major service disruptions ac...
Jan 04, 2024
On-call teacher in Yukon is accused of possessing child pornography
WHITEHORSE - An on-call teacher in Yukon who worked at 10 different schools over five years has been charged with possession of child pornography. Yukon Education Minister Jeanie McLean says in a stat...
Jan 04, 2024
Edmonton Elks release veteran defensive back Aaron Grymes
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks released veteran American defensive back Aaron Grymes on Thursday. Grymes spent eight seasons (2013-15, 2017-18, 2021-23) with Edmonton. He appeared in 79 career games, re...
Jan 04, 2024
Initial foreign interference inquiry hearings to weigh confidentiality of information
OTTAWA - A federal inquiry into foreign interference says its initial hearings will help identify ways to make information public, even though much of it will originate from classified documents and s...
Jan 04, 2024
Piper Gilles returns to Canadian figure skating championship after cancer scare
The 2024 Canadian figure skating championship will feel like a return to normal for ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier. The two-time world championship bronze medallists didn't compete in last ...
Jan 04, 2024
Roughriders sign returner Mario Alford to contract extension
REGINA - Mario Alford is staying put. The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed the veteran receiver/returner to a one-year extension Thursday. He was slated to become a free agent next month. The five-foot...
Jan 04, 2024
Canadian safety watchdog pitching in on probe into fatal Japan Airlines crash
GATINEAU, Que. - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it is taking part in an investigation by Japanese authorities into a fatal crash on a Tokyo runway that involved two airplanes, includin...
Jan 04, 2024