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Kyrou scores twice, Blues spoil Kraken's home opener with 3-2 win
SEATTLE (AP) - Jordan Kyrou scored two goals less than two minutes apart late in the second period, and the St. Louis Blues rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 in the...
Oct 08, 2024

'Thank you, Jim': Ballet legend Baryshnikov honours late politician Jim Peterson
TORONTO - Roughly half a century ago, Mikhail Baryshnikov dashed into a waiting car after a series of Toronto performances, defecting from the Soviet Union in a move that made international headlines....
Oct 08, 2024

Roses FC unveiled as Montreal’s Northern Super League franchise
MONTREAL - Montreal's Northern Super League team will be known as Roses FC. The women's professional soccer franchise unveiled the team's name and logo on Tuesday night, projecting the new emblem and ...
Oct 08, 2024

FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the US
WASHINGTON (AP) - The FBI has arrested an Afghan man who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S...
Oct 08, 2024

Edmonton Oilers sign Dermott, place Kane on long-term injured reserve
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers placed forward Evander Kane on long-term injured reserve Tuesday and signed defenceman Travis Dermott to a one-year contract. Kane had 44 points (24-20) in 77 games for ...
Oct 08, 2024

FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the US
WASHINGTON (AP) - The FBI has arrested an Afghan man who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S., the Justice Departm...
Oct 08, 2024

Vancouver Island man charged in hit-and-run that killed 17-year-old girl
COWICHAN VALLEY - A man from Vancouver Island is facing a criminal charge in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that killed a teenager earlier this year. The North Cowichan-Duncan RCMP says a 28-year-o...
Oct 08, 2024

B.C. man gets prison sentence, fine for using fake names to buy guns in the U.S.
MISSOULA - A U.S. District Court judge in Montana has sentenced a 27-year-old man from Kelowna, B.C., to 18 months in prison for using fake names to buy guns with the aim of selling them in Canada. A ...
Oct 08, 2024

Staying healthy has been Ka'Deem Carey's biggest accomplishment with Argos
TORONTO - He's set a career high for receptions and is closing in on new rushing mark but Ka'Deem Carey's biggest accomplishment this season has been staying healthy. The veteran running back has dres...
Oct 08, 2024

Kevin Koe recruits skip Aaron Sluchinski to join men's curling team
CALGARY - Kevin Koe has added Aaron Sluchinski to his men's curling team. Four-time Canadian and two-time world champion Koe of Calgary has played a three-man team since firing second Jacques Gauthier...
Oct 08, 2024