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ROTHENBURGER: The legacy of Flying Phil and Jennie Gaglardi is finally recognized
FLYING PHIL GAGLARDI will finally get his name on a major Kamloops edifice.And it's fitting that his wife Jennie is included in the new name for the patient-care tower under construction at Royal Inla...
Nov 06, 2021
Oil tanker explodes in Sierra Leone, killing at least 92
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) - An oil tanker exploded near Sierra Leone's capital, killing at least 92 people and severely injuring dozens of others after large crowds gathered to collect leaking fuel,...
Nov 06, 2021
Hearing on Baffinland's proposed expansion of Nunavut mine to wrap up in Iqaluit
IQALUIT, Nunavut - A public hearing on a proposed expansion of an iron ore mine on the northern tip of Baffin Island in Nunavut is to conclude today in Iqaluit with closing remarks from communities cl...
Nov 06, 2021
Business greets Canada-U.S. border opening as glass half full due to testing rule
OTTAWA - Monday's reopening of the Canada-U.S. land border is sparking a mixed reaction among Canadian business leaders: They're excited that people and not just goods will be crossing the border agai...
Nov 06, 2021
Edmonton Elks go winless at home this season, fall 19-17 to Saskatchewan Roughriders
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks will finish a CFL season without a win at home for the first time in the team's 72-year history. Despite a furious fourth-quarter rally, a 19-17 loss to the Saskatchewan R...
Nov 05, 2021
Draisaitl scores OT winner in Oilers' 6-5 comeback win over Rangers
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers set a franchise record when Leon Draisaitl scored the overtime winner in a 6-5 comeback win over the New York Rangers on Friday. The Oilers have won nine of their first ...
Nov 05, 2021
Vancouver's special teams struggle as Canucks fall 3-2 to Predators
VANCOUVER - A pair of power-play goals pushed the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 win over the Canucks in Vancouver on Friday. Roman Josi and Philip Tomasino both scored for the Preds (6-5-0) on the man ...
Nov 05, 2021
Connor, Ehlers lead Winnipeg Jets to 5-1 win over Chicago Blackhawks
WINNIPEG - Kyle Connor and Nikolaj Ehlers each scored a goal and had an assist for the Winnipeg Jets in a 5-1 victory over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. Paul Stastny, Neal Pionk and Domin...
Nov 05, 2021
Masoli throws TD pass as Hamilton Tiger-Cats down B.C. Lions to clinch playoff berth
HAMILTON - Jeremiah Masoli and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats punched their playoff ticket Friday night. Masoli threw for 258 yards and a touchdown as Hamilton held on to defeat the B.C. Lions 26-18 and ceme...
Nov 05, 2021
Canadian women down U.S. 26-13 to sweep two-game rugby series in Colorado
GLENDALE, COLORADO - Sophie de Goede scored 11 points to help Canada to a 26-13 victory over the U.S. in a women's rugby test match Friday night. The Canadians won 15-9 when the two met Monday in the ...
Nov 05, 2021
