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Ottawa commits $39.4M to support Indigenous languages in the North
DETTAH, N.W.T. - The federal government says it is investing $39.4 million to support Indigenous languages in the territories. The funding is to go to communities, organizations and governments to rec...
Nov 25, 2022
B.C. retracts plan to scrap individualized autism funding
VICTORIA - British Columbia is retracting plans to scrap individualized funding for children with an autism diagnosis, a proposal that had sparked criticism from parents. The announcement comes after ...
Nov 25, 2022
Senators ride three power-play goals to 5-1 rout of Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Derick Brassard and Mathieu Joseph each had a goal and two assists, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 on Friday. Brady Tkachuk and Tim Sttzle each had a power-p...
Nov 25, 2022
Laval Rouge et Or and Saskatchewan Huskies make final preparations for Vanier Cup
LONDON, Ont. - Laval linebacker Ian Leroux skipped out on the turf at Western Alumni Stadium for the start of practice Friday afternoon, extended his arm in a first-down motion and even blew some kiss...
Nov 25, 2022
Leafs beat Wild 4-3 behind Murray's saves, Jarnkrok's goal
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Calle Jarnkrok scored the go-ahead goal midway through the second period, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Minnesota 4-3 on Friday and spoiled Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury's re...
Nov 25, 2022
Snowfall warnings, storm watches issued for southern B.C.
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued a dozen snowfall warnings or winter storm watches for communities across southern British Columbia. A Pacific frontal system is expected to sweep through the ...
Nov 25, 2022
Nanaimo Hornets women's rugby team vies for Island title
NANAIMO - There's only one game left in 2022 for the Nanaimo Hornets rugby program.The women's team will battle the Castaway Wanderers #2 team for the Island championship in Victoria on Saturday, Nov....
Nov 25, 2022
Ovechkin and Oshie power Capitals past Flames 3-0
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin and T.J. Oshie each had a goal and an assist, helping the Washington Capitals to a 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames on Friday. Ovechkin scored career goal No. 791 at 12:...
Nov 25, 2022
Dach returns to Chicago, helps Montreal win 3-2 in shootout
CHICAGO (AP) - Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki and Kirby Dach scored in the shootout to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Friday. Suzuki and Joel Edmondson scored in ...
Nov 25, 2022
Emergencies Act commission hears final arguments as public hearings conclude
OTTAWA - The public inquiry probing the Liberal government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act in response to last winter's weeks-long "Freedom Convoy" protest is hearing closing arguments from l...
Nov 25, 2022