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Penguins improve playoff chances with 6-5 OT win over Detroit
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Erik Karlsson scored 1:40 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins bolstered their playoff odds with a 6-5 win over Detroit on Thursday night. Sidney Crosby set up Karlsson's winner...
Apr 11, 2024
Brady Tkachuk scores the only goal of the shootout as Ottawa beats Tampa Bay 3-2
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Brady Tkachuk had a goal and an assist in regulation and scored the only goal of the shootout as the Ottawa Senators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Thursday night. NHL points l...
Apr 11, 2024
Kyle Palmieri scores OT winner as Islanders top Canadiens 3-2
NEW YORK (AP) - Kyle Palmieri scored at 1:17 of overtime and the New York Islanders extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. Pierre ...
Apr 11, 2024
Devils down Maple Leafs 6-5; Matthews scores two to reach 68 goals on the season
TORONTO - Jesper Bratt scored his second goal of the game with 1:14 left in regulation as the New Jersey Devils downed Toronto 6-5 on a night where Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews added two goals of ...
Apr 11, 2024
Barb's Used Book Sale opens new chapter to raise funds for Kamloops Symphony
KAMLOOPS - A bi-annual fundraiser is on until April 20 at St. Andrew's on the Square. Barb's Used Book Sale has the heritage church filled to the brim with books and music, just waiting for someone to...
Apr 11, 2024
Blazers goaltending coach De Palma tapped for Team Canada at 2024 IIHF U-18 World Championships in Finland
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers will be represented behind the bench for the upcoming IIHF U18 World Championships, which will take place in Finland from April 25 to May 5.Longtime Blazers' goaltendin...
Apr 11, 2024
Raccoon population on the rise in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - While your best bet to see a raccoon in Kamloops is still at the BC Wildlife Park, experts say raccoon populations are growing and sightings of 'trash pandas' are on the rise in the Tournam...
Apr 11, 2024
Bryson DeChambeau puts on a Masters clinic and takes a 1-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - The third iteration of Bryson DeChambeau might be the most daunting at the Masters. Once the mad scientist, then the incredible bulk, DeChambeau has entered what he called simply t...
Apr 11, 2024
Summer McIntosh wins 100-metre free at Canadian Swimming Open
TORONTO - Canadian star Summer McIntosh swam to first place in the women's 100-metre freestyle Thursday at the Canadian Swimming Open. The 17-year-old from Toronto, one of Canada's biggest medal hopes...
Apr 11, 2024
Low-income renters got a benefit. Scammers took one day to target it, BC Housing says
VANCOUVER - BC Housing is warning of scammers targeting recipients of a support scheme for elderly low-income renters, just one day after it was announced. The housing agency says in a "fraud alert" o...
Apr 11, 2024
