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'Non-standard' repairs made to fix cracks on military helicopters: commander
OTTAWA - The commander of Canada's air force says he is concerned about the recent discovery of tail cracks in most of the military's new Cyclone helicopters, and the need for "non-standard" repairs t...
Dec 12, 2021

Fix health-care backlogs, save money and ease health-worker burnout? There is a way.
OTTAWA - COVID-19 has thrown Canada's already struggling health-care system into chaos, forcing impossible choices when it comes to how to rebuild once the pandemic has ebbed. Hospitals were forced to...
Dec 12, 2021

Liberals under pressure to balance competing asks in budget and economic update
OTTAWA - The Trudeau Liberals are set to unveil an update on the health of federal finances and its outlook for the economy while facing competing demands on benefits, taxes and economic growth. It's ...
Dec 12, 2021

Damaged parks, reduced holiday travel among impacts of flood on B.C. tourism
VANCOUVER - Parts of British Columbia's tourism industry are facing another uphill battle with an uncertain recovery horizon after this year's damaging storms. Some attractions and landmarks were seri...
Dec 12, 2021

Linus Ullmark backstops Boston Bruins to 4-2 victory over Calgary Flames
CALGARY - Linus Ullmark is on a roll and so are the Boston Bruins. Ullmark turned aside 40 shots and Brad Marchand paced the offence with a goal and an assist Saturday to lead the Boston Bruins to a 4...
Dec 11, 2021

Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho sinks Edmonton Oilers with 3-point night
EDMONTON - Sebastian Aho had two goals and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes won their fourth consecutive game, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Saturday. Nino Niederreiter also scored for the ...
Dec 11, 2021

Lindgren, Blues send Canadiens to sixth straight loss, 4-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Charlie Lindgren made 22 saves and Pavel Buchnevich had a goal and assist, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 4-1 win over the slumping Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. Ivan Barbas...
Dec 11, 2021

Kampf turns lucky bounce into late winner, Leafs escape with victory over Blackhawks
TORONTO - A lucky bounce off the end boards to centre David Kampf with 80 seconds left on the clock allowed the Toronto Maple Leafs to escape with a 5-4 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday....
Dec 11, 2021

Outspoken former Toronto mayor Mel Lastman dies at age 88, premier says
TORONTO - Ontario's premier says Mel Lastman, the long-serving, often controversial former mayor of Toronto, has died. He was 88. Premier Doug Ford confirmed the news in a tweet on Saturday night. He ...
Dec 11, 2021

NYCFC wins MLS Cup, beating Portland Timbers in shootout
PORTLAND. Ore. (AP) - Alex Callens converted his penalty and New York City FC won its first MLS Cup title in a shootout after a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday. Golden Boot winner Valen...
Dec 11, 2021

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