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Canadians face barriers in bid to join international legion fighting in Ukraine
OTTAWA - When Paul Hughes crossed into Ukraine to help fight the Russians early last month, he expected he would be armed and taken to the front lines. But he couldn't get a weapon or ammunition. The ...
Apr 5, 2022
Climate goal costs, anti-online child abuse legislation : In The News for April 5
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 April 5 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Apr 5, 2022
Status update of potential 4th COVID-19 dose for vulnerable people due at briefing
VICTORIA - The likelihood of British Columbia introducing a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose will be part of the government's first Health Ministry briefing since early last month. Health Minister Adrian ...
Apr 5, 2022
Rise in online child abuse prompts call for new law forcing removal of harmful images
OTTAWA - One of Canada's foremost experts on child protection online said she is "very optimistic" that a panel advising cabinet ministers about combating online harm can map out a way to protect mino...
Apr 5, 2022
Clippers one win away from round two of the playoffs after 3-1 win over Surrey
NANAIMO - The Clippers used a third period push to beat the Surrey Eagles 3-1 in Game 3 of the BCHL playoffs.Nanaimo snapped a 1-1 tie with goals by Jake Hewitt and Keighan Gerrie in the final frame t...
Apr 4, 2022
Gaudreau scores twice, Flames get key 3-2 victory over Kings
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Johnny Gaudreau had two goals and an assist, and the Calgary Flames extended their lead in the Pacific Division with a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. Elias ...
Apr 4, 2022
Kansas rallies, beats North Carolina 72-69 to win NCAA title
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Kansas brought its fourth NCAA title back home Monday thanks to a second-half flurry that erased a 16-point deficit and eventually overcame North Carolina 72-69 in an epic battle of...
Apr 4, 2022
Kansas tops North Carolina 72-69 to win national title
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Kansas pulled off the biggest comeback in national championship history Saturday night, getting a big game from David McCormack, crucial shots from Remy Martin and surviving a tying...
Apr 4, 2022
Matthews has 3 goals, Maple Leafs beat Lightning 6-2
TAMPA, Fla (AP) - Auston Matthews had three goals to tie the franchise single-season record for goals with 54, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 on Monday night. Matthews, w...
Apr 4, 2022
Canada star Alphonso Davies named top CONCACAF men's player for 2021
Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies has been named CONCACAF 2021 men's player of the year after helping Canada qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986. CONCACAF, the soccer federation...
Apr 4, 2022