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NHLers discuss thankless role of warmup puck distributor: 'It can be a dangerous job'
Max Domi didn't want the job. In truth, not many do. But there were injuries up and down the lineup. Someone had to take the reins. Not on the ice during the action of a live NHL game, but in warmups ...
Jan 13, 2023
Matheson says support growing for proposed Canadian women's soccer league
Diana Matheson's to-do list keeps growing. But so does support for her planned Canadian women's professional soccer league. Matheson and business partner Thomas Gilbert, the co-founders of Project 8 w...
Jan 13, 2023
'He was part of Parksville:' beloved community ambassador 'Flying' Phil passes away
PARKSVILLE - By all accounts, there will never be another man quite like "Flying" Phil St. Luke.The long-time Parksville resident and unofficial community ambassador passed away in the early morning h...
Jan 13, 2023
Quebec woman alleging sexual misconduct by prominent cardinal reveals identity
MONTREAL - A woman alleging sexual misconduct by a prominent Quebec cardinal has revealed her identity and says the process for reporting such abuse must be changed. Until today, Pamla Groleau had bee...
Jan 13, 2023
Schizas leads after women's short program at Canadian figure skating championship
OSHAWA, Ont. - Madeline Schizas is the leader after the women's singles short program at the Canadian figure skating championships. The 19-year-old from Oakville, Ont., scored 68.52 for her "Black Swa...
Jan 13, 2023
Elks renew 'The Manny Show,' re-sign veteran receiver Emmanuel Arcenaux
Veteran wide receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux has re-signed with the Edmonton Elks on a one-year contract. Arceneaux will return for his second season in Edmonton and eleventh in the CFL. The 35-year-old s...
Jan 13, 2023
Penalties for public servants who won't go back to office to be handled individually
OTTAWA - The federal government says repercussions for public servants who refuse to return to in-person work will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Starting Monday, all federal employees who are...
Jan 13, 2023
Rain, unseasonable warmth, unstable snowpack, raise flood, avalanche concerns in B.C.
VANCOUVER - Flood watches are up for several regions of Vancouver Island and the inner south coast as another day of heavy rain, combined with snowmelt and a leap in freezing levels, could push some s...
Jan 13, 2023
Bedard tops NHL Central Scouting's mid-season draft rankings among N.A. skaters
NEW YORK - Connor Bedard tops NHL Central Scouting's mid-season rankings of North American skaters ahead of the 2023 draft. The 17-year-old centre for the Western Hockey League's Regina Pats has an as...
Jan 13, 2023
Canadian goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo signs with England's Arsenal
LONDON - Canadian goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo, who spent the last four years with Sweden's Vittsjo GIK, has signed with Arsenal. Arsenal (9-1-0) currently stands second behind Chelsea on goal differen...
Jan 13, 2023