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Canucks' fan favourite, Gino Odjick, dies at 52
VANCOUVER - One of the most popular players to ever suit up for the Vancouver Canucks has died. Wayne "Gino" Odjick, who played 12 seasons in the NHL for the Canucks, New York Islanders, Philadelphia ...
Jan 15, 2023
Canadian Nathan Rourke announces he'll be signing with Jacksonville Jaguars
Nathan Rourke will soon become a Jacksonville Jaguar. The 24-year-old Victoria native tweeted Sunday he'll be signing with Jacksonville, which was one of 12 teams he worked out for after finishing the...
Jan 15, 2023
Kraemer's four-goal effort leads Canada past Sweden 10-0 for women's under-18 gold
STERSUND, Sweden - Canada saved its most dominant effort for last. Caitlin Kraemer led the way with four goals as Canada routed Sweden 10-0 to claim its second consecutive gold medal at the women's wo...
Jan 15, 2023
Canada's Bottcher defeats Edin 5-3 to claim Canadian Open title
CAMROSE, Alta. - Canada's Brendan Bottcher earned a 5-3 victory over Sweden's Niklas Edin to claim the Grand Slam of Curling's Canadian Open title on Sunday. After falling behind 2-1, Bottcher scored ...
Jan 15, 2023
Gilles, Poirier headline Canadian figure skating worlds team
Ice dance duo Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier highlight the Canadian team headed to the ISU figure skating world championships, announced by Skate Canada on Sunday. The competition is set to take place ...
Jan 15, 2023
Canadian Nathan Rourke announces he's agreed to terms with Jacksonville Jaguars
Nathan Rourke will soon become a Jacksonville Jaguar. The 24-year-old Victoria native tweeted Sunday he'll be signing soon with Jacksonville, which was one of 12 teams he worked out for after finishin...
Jan 15, 2023
Mass held near site of Quebec propane explosion as three remain missing
MONTREAL - Members of a grieving community north of Montreal gathered Sunday for a mass in solidarity with the families of three people who remained missing following a fire and explosion at a propane...
Jan 15, 2023
Blue Jays announce bullpen coach Matt Buschmann stepping down
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will be in search of a new bullpen coach. The team announced Sunday that Matt Buschmann has opted to leave the organization to pursue other opportunities. Toronto also ...
Jan 15, 2023
Three Canadians dress in top-of-the-table Arsenal-Chelsea women's clash
LONDON - Chelsea rallied to tie Arsenal 1-1 with a late Sam Kerr goal Sunday in a top-of-the table clash in the English Barclays Women's Super League that saw three Canadians dress. Defender Kadeisha ...
Jan 15, 2023
Kristoffersen wins World Cup slalom, completes Norway sweep
WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) - Henrik Kristoffersen raced through steady falling snow to win a World Cup slalom Sunday and give Norway a three-race weekend sweep. For the third straight day, in three diff...
Jan 15, 2023