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Canada's Reece Howden victorious in men's World Cup ski cross race
INNICHEN - Canada's Reece Howden has won a second men's World Cup ski cross race this season with a victory in Italy. The 26-year-old from Cultus Lake, B.C., ran the table by finishing first in his he...
Dec 21, 2024
Pope has a cold and will skip outdoor Sunday prayer ahead of a busy week
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis is suffering from a cold and will deliver his Sunday blessing from indoors, the Vatican said, announcing the precautions ahead of a busy Christmas period and launch of the Hol...
Dec 21, 2024
Death toll in attack on Christmas market in Germany rises to 5
MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) - The death toll in the attack on a busy Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg has risen to five, the state governor said Saturday. Saxony-Anhalt Gov. Reiner Haselof...
Dec 21, 2024
Overheated immigration system needed 'discipline' infusion: minister
OTTAWA - An "overheated" immigration system that admitted record numbers of newcomers to the country has harmed Canada's decades-old consensus on the benefits of immigration, Immigration Minister Marc...
Dec 21, 2024
Lindsey Vonn races into 14th in a super-G to mark her return to World Cup skiing at age 40
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) - Lindsey Vonn raced into 14th position in a super-G on Saturday to mark her return to World Cup skiing at age 40. Vonn finished 1.18 seconds behind leader Cornelia Huette...
Dec 21, 2024
Music maker, 88, creates unique horn section, with moose antler bass guitar and cello
Eighty-eight-year-old Lorne Collie has been making musical instruments for more than three decades, creations that dazzle for their unique materials as much as their sound. There's a hefty bass guitar...
Dec 21, 2024
Music maker, 88, creates unique horn section, with moose antler bass guitar and cello
Eighty-eight-year-old Lorne Collie has been making musical instruments for more than three decades, creations that dazzle for their unique materials as much as their sound. There's a hefty bass guitar...
Dec 21, 2024
Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate passed legislation early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for former public employees through Congress in one...
Dec 20, 2024
NHL roundup: Capitals snap losing streak with 3-1 win over Hurricanes
WASHINGTON (AP) - Aliaksei Protas and Connor McMichael each scored in the final minute of a period, Charlie Lindgren made 23 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on Frida...
Dec 20, 2024
Murray nets first win in nearly 21 months as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 6-3
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray felt tingles in making sure to take in the moment during pre-game warm-ups and the national anthem before making his first NHL start in near...
Dec 20, 2024
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COLLINS: Is it just me or is it a more sombre holiday season this year?
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