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Military received 2,400 applications from permanent residents in November
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces says it has received hundreds of applications from permanent residents interested in joining the military, but getting those prospective recruits into uniform could ...
Dec 08, 2022
Financial institutions have a role to play in preserving biodiversity: COP negotiator
MONTREAL - Canada's negotiators at the COP15 conference say business groups and financial institutions have a role to play in preserving the planet's biodiversity. Basile van Havre, co-chair of one of...
Dec 08, 2022
Pettersson's overtime goal gives Canucks 6-5 win over Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Elias Pettersson scored on a breakaway at 4:25 of overtime, giving the Vancouver Canucks a 6-5 win over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night. Dakota Joshua scored twice for t...
Dec 07, 2022
Iran executes first known prisoner arrested in protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran said Thursday it executed a prisoner over his conviction for a crime allegedly committed during the country's ongoing nationwide protests, the first such death ...
Dec 07, 2022
AP source: Bogaerts to Padres for 11 years, $280 million
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The San Diego Padres and Xander Bogaerts agreed to a blockbuster $280 million, 11-year contract Wednesday night, adding the All-Star slugger to an already deep lineup. A person famili...
Dec 07, 2022
AP source: Bogaerts to Padres for 11 years, $280 million
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The San Diego Padres and Xander Bogaerts agreed to a blockbuster $280 million, 11-year contract Wednesday night, adding the All-Star slugger to an already deep lineup. A person famili...
Dec 07, 2022
Connor McDavid's four-point effort leads Oilers to 8-2 rout of Coyotes
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid had two goals and two assists and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice and had an assist as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Arizona Coyotes 8-2 on Wednesday. Derek Ryan, Leon Dr...
Dec 07, 2022
Rachel Homan defeats Eun Ji Gim 6-2 at Grand Slam of Curling's Masters
OAKVILLE, Ont. - Rachel Homan defeated South Korea's Eun Ji Gim 6-2 on Wednesday night at the Grand Slam of Curling's Masters competition. Homan, from Ottawa, secured the round-robin victory with thre...
Dec 07, 2022
Andersson's three-point night helps Calgary Flames to 5-3 win over Minnesota Wild
CALGARY - Rasmus Andersson notched the game-winner at 15:57 of the third period and added two assists as the Calgary Flames overcame a disastrous start in a 5-3 comeback victory over the Minnesota Wil...
Dec 07, 2022
Siakam, VanVleet have 25 points apiece in ugly 126-113 win over short-handed Lakers
TORONTO - Pascal Siakam had 25 points and 10 rebounds on Wednesday to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 126-113 rout over a Los Angeles Lakers team missing stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Fred VanVl...
Dec 07, 2022