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Artem Anisimov scores winner, Senators beat Stars 4-3 in overtime
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators are all about youth this season, but on Sunday it was a 31-year-old veteran who got them the win. Artem Anisimov scored at 3:48 of overtime to give the Ottawa Senator...
Feb 18, 2020

China reports 1,886 new virus cases, death toll up by 98
Mainland China reported 1,886 new virus cases and 98 more deaths for a total of 1,868 in its update Tuesday, following a report that 80% of cases have been mild, prompting guarded optimism from health...
Feb 18, 2020

Chris Phillips has his No. 4 raised to rafters by Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - Retired defenceman Chris Phillips was honoured by the Senators on Tuesday night by having his No. 4 raised to the arena rafters ahead of Ottawa's game against the Buffalo Sabres. Phillip...
Feb 18, 2020

New virus cases in China fall for 2nd day, deaths top 2,000
BEIJING - New virus cases in China continued to fall Wednesday, with 1,749 new infections and 136 new deaths announced after China's leader said disease prevention and control was at "a critical time....
Feb 18, 2020

Adam Henrique scores twice, Ducks beat Canucks 5-1
VANCOUVER - Beating the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 Sunday afternoon was a bit of redemption for the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks came to Vancouver following a 6-0 loss at home to the Calgary Fla...
Feb 18, 2020

LeBron: MLB's Manfred needs to listen to players' Astros ire
LOS ANGELES - LeBron James is stepping to the plate for ballplayers furious over baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred's handling of the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scam. The four-time NBA MVP and star ...
Feb 18, 2020

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie floating new playoff format to league fans
TORONTO - Randy Ambrosie has started floating a new playoff format to CFL fans. On Saturday night, the CFL commissioner began his annual cross-country trek in Ottawa by offering&nb...
Feb 18, 2020

Forestry workers park rigs near B.C. legislature for pro-industry rally
VICTORIA - Hundreds of forestry workers staged a rally on the lawn of British Columbia's legislature Tuesday, reminding the government about how important the industry is to the economy and to th...
Feb 18, 2020

Glamour, glitz at London Fashion Week despite stormy weather
LONDON - Gale force winds and a deluge of rain may be causing havoc to much of Britain, but for the fashion crowd the show must go on. Storm Dennis didn't stop models, celebrities and fashion insiders...
Feb 18, 2020

Nanaimo's newest millionaire has eyes set on $16,000 fridge
NANAIMO - The Harbour City's newest millionaire has an unconventional big ticket item planned after winning a recent Lotto 6/49 draw. Curtis Wright matched all ten numbers in the Saturday, Feb. 15 dra...
Feb 18, 2020 Curtis Wright displays his prize after matching all 10 numbers in the Saturday, Feb 15 Lotto 6/49 draw. (BCLC)