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Aston-Reese scores twice, Leafs edge Blue Jackets 4-2
TORONTO - Zach Aston-Reese scored twice as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Tuesday night. Alexander Kerfoot and Auston Mathews, into an empty net, had the other goals...
Apr 04, 2023

Siakam scores 22, leads Raptors over Hornets 120-100
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Pascal Siakam scored 22 points and the Toronto Raptors rallied from four nine-point first quarter deficits to roll past the Charlotte Hornets 120-100 on Tuesday night. Toronto h...
Apr 04, 2023

Israeli police clash with worshipers at Jerusalem holy site
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli police raided Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City early Wednesday and attacked Palestinian worshippers, Palestinian media reported, raising fears of wider tension as Islami...
Apr 04, 2023

Red Wings finish road trip by crushing Canadiens 5-0
MONTREAL - David Perron scored two goals and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings crushed the Montreal Canadiens 5-0 on Tuesday night. Lucas Raymond, Matt Luff and Joe Veleno added goals. Jordan O...
Apr 04, 2023

Spring storm could create challenging conditions at world men's curling playdowns
OTTAWA - A spring storm that's expected to hammer the Ottawa area on Wednesday is an unwelcome reality for Chris Wynn, the senior director of operations at TD Place. The aging 9,500-seat arena - which...
Apr 04, 2023

BC Ferries gearing up for busy Easter long weekend by adding extra sailings
NANAIMO - In anticipation of a very busy Easter long weekend, BC Ferries has added a number of extra sailings on their busiest routes.Ferries' spokesperson Deborah Marshall said to meet the higher dem...
Apr 04, 2023

B.C. nurses contract aims to recruit, retain and lower patient-to-nurse ratio
VICTORIA - British Columbia will become the first Canadian province to adopt a nurse-to-patient ratio as part of its plan to improve workload standards in public health. The move is a key plank in the...
Apr 04, 2023

B.C. nurses contract aims to recruit, retain and lower patient-to-nurse ratio
VICTORIA - British Columbia will become the first Canadian province to adopt a nurse-to-patient ratio as part of its plan to improve workload standards in public health. The move is a key plank in the...
Apr 04, 2023

Trump pleads not guilty to 34 charges; admonished by judge
NEW YORK (AP) - Donald Trump conspired to illegally influence the 2016 election through a series of hush money payments designed to stifle claims that could be harmful to his candidacy, prosecutors sa...
Apr 04, 2023

AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 11% year after lockout
NEW YORK (AP) - A year removed from a labor lockout that postponed opening day, major league players are enjoying their biggest salary spike in more than two decades. The average Major League Baseball...
Apr 04, 2023