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Kampf, Lorentz and Tavares score for Maple Leafs in 3-1 win over Islanders
TORONTO - David Kampf, Steven Lorentz and John Tavares scored to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday afternoon at Scotiabank Arena. Joseph Woll made 30...
Dec 31, 2024

'Devastating loss': Fire engulfs popular Telegraph Cove boardwalk on Vancouver Island
TELEGRAPH COVE, B.C. - Fire crews on Vancouver Island are warning people to stay away from the community of Telegraph Cove where a massive fire has engulfed a popular boardwalk. Port McNeill Fire Resc...
Dec 31, 2024

Oliver is B.C.'s most popular name in 2024, as century of data show names come and go
VICTORIA - Oliver was the most popular name for babies in British Columbia in 2024, taking over from Noah, but both still have a long way to go to catch up with the most popular name of the past 100 y...
Dec 31, 2024

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Herdman-Reed twins to contract extensions
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed twin brothers Jordan and Justin Herdman-Reed to contract extensions Tuesday. The 30-year-old linebackers from Winnipeg are signed with the Roughriders thro...
Dec 31, 2024

Switzerland advances to world junior quarterfinals with 3-1 win over Kazakhstan
OTTAWA - Simon Meier and Ludvig Johnson each had a goal and an assist as Switzerland beat Kazakhstan 3-1 and locked up a quarterfinal spot Tuesday at the world junior hockey championship. Robin Antene...
Dec 31, 2024

Rare cougar sighting reported in urban Vancouver, far from wilderness
VANCOUVER - A rare cougar sighting has been reported in Vancouver's urban Dunbar neighbourhood. The BC Conservation Officer Service says in a statement that the big cat was reported on Dec. 26 around ...
Dec 31, 2024

Rare cougar sighting reported in urban Vancouver, far from wilderness
VANCOUVER - A rare cougar sighting has been reported in Vancouver's urban Dunbar neighbourhood. The BC Conservation Officer Service says in a statement that the big cat was reported on Dec. 26 around ...
Dec 31, 2024

Second attempt to free ship stranded in St. Lawrence River set for Sunday
MONTREAL - A second attempt to free a ship stuck in the St. Lawrence River northeast of Montreal won't take place until Sunday. The Canadian Coast Guard says the owner of the MV Maccoa plans to unload...
Dec 31, 2024

Governor General urges Canadians to care for their mental, physical health
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is urging Canadians to treat their mental health with the same care as their physical health as they prepare for the year ahead. In a new year's message, Simon says she i...
Dec 31, 2024

New York Police identify woman burned to death inside subway train
NEW YORK (AP) - New York Police announced Tuesday they've identified the woman who died on Dec. 22 after being set on fire while inside a New York subway train as a 61-year-old from New Jersey. The wo...
Dec 31, 2024

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