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On Ice: Broomhead foam issues on hold for Montana's Brier, but curlers still fuming
KELOWNA, B.C. - The equipment technology tension that has engulfed the elite curling scene in recent weeks is expected to be put on hold at the Montana's Brier. All 18 teams in the field have decided ...
Feb 28, 2025
In the news today: Ontario PCs win third majority government
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Ontario PCs win third majority government Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives chugged to a third majority go...
Feb 28, 2025
Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking remote work rules
OTTAWA - Large numbers of public servants working in the federal government's three biggest departments aren't following Ottawa's three-days-per-week office work rule, federal data shows. The federal ...
Feb 28, 2025
Intense pollen season to begin in southwest B.C. this weekend, expert warns
VANCOUVER - Get your tissues and allergy medicines ready if you live in southwestern British Columbia, where an expert predicts an intense pollen season is on the way. Cold weather had held the pollen...
Feb 28, 2025
Doug Ford's Ontario PCs win re-election, with tariff threats around the corner
TORONTO - Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives won't have long to sit back and bask in the glow of winning a third majority government, with an imminent tariff threat around the corner. The Tories wo...
Feb 28, 2025
Intense pollen season to begin in southwest B.C. this weekend, expert warns
VANCOUVER - Get your tissues and allergy medicines ready if you live in southwestern British Columbia, where an expert predicts an intense pollen season is on the way. Cold weather had held the pollen...
Feb 28, 2025
WolfPack women to play in curling nationals playoffs Friday
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - The Thompson Rivers University (TRU) WolfPack will play the McMaster Marauders in a Friday (Feb. 28) morning semi-final at the U SPORTS Curling Championships in Lethbridge.The Wolf...
Feb 27, 2025
Panthers beat Oilers 4-3, take first place in Atlantic Division
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Nate Schmidt and Carter Verhaeghe had third-period goals, Anton Lundell had a goal and two assists and the Florida Panthers topped the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Thursday night. Uvis ...
Feb 27, 2025
Terry, Strome lead the surging Ducks' rally for a 5-2 victory over Canucks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Frank Vatrano, Cutter Gauthier and Ryan Strome scored in the second period and the surging Anaheim Ducks beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Thursday night for their fifth consecu...
Feb 27, 2025
Canada's Denis Shapovalov reaches Mexican Open semifinals, beats Marcus Giron
ACAPULCO DE JUREZ - Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the semifinal of the Mexican Open with a three-set win over Marcus Giron of the United States on Thursday. The ninth-seeded Shapovalov of Rich...
Feb 27, 2025
