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COLLINS: It's almost too late to prepare for wildfire season
IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY NOTICED, temperatures are rising. An early spring has started. While most of us are preparing for a return to warmer weather, we pay relatively little attention to the consequen...
Mar 17, 2024
Sri Lankan family slain in Ottawa to be remembered at funeral service today
OTTAWA - The victims of a mass killing in Ottawa will be remembered today at a multi-faith funeral service. The service is open to the public and scheduled for 1 p.m. at the city's Infinity Convention...
Mar 17, 2024
'Resurgence' of French in Maine gives francophones hope, but fears, challenges remain
MONTREAL - For decades, Cecile Thornton had little motivation to speak French. Born into the minority francophone community in Lewiston, Maine, she says she and her family were often the target of rid...
Mar 17, 2024
Lehkonen scores in OT as rolling Avalanche tip Oilers 3-2
EDMONTON - Artturi Lehkonen scored with one second remaining in overtime as the Colorado Avalanche battled their way to a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Nathan MacKinnon sent it acr...
Mar 16, 2024
Ovechkin scores as Washington Capitals edge Vancouver Canucks 2-1
VANCOUVER - Alex Ovechkin inched his way closer to the top of the history books Saturday with a goal that lifted his Washington Capitals to a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks. Ovechkin now sits at 8...
Mar 16, 2024
Whitecaps score three first-half goals to dump Dallas 3-1
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Brian White had a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Whitecaps scored three goals in the first half and beat Dallas 3-1 on Saturday night. Vancouver (2-0-1) has won two straigh...
Mar 16, 2024
Dallas Stars unveil statue of Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Stars unveiled a statue of Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano during Saturday night's home game against the Los Angeles Kings. Modano is the franchise leader in goals, assists a...
Mar 16, 2024
Guentzel leads Hurricanes over Maple Leafs 5-4 in a shootout
TORONTO - Jake Guentzel scored the only goal of the shootout to go along with two assists as the Carolina Hurricanes came back from a 4-2 deficit late in regulation to down the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4...
Mar 16, 2024
Mikael Backlund's three-point night sparks Flames in 5-2 win over Canadiens
CALGARY - Mikael Backlund scored twice and had an assist for the Calgary Flames in a 5-2 win Saturday over the visiting Montreal Canadiens. Nazem Kadri had a goal and an assist, and Martin Pospisil an...
Mar 16, 2024
Toronto FC's unbeaten run comes to an end in 2-1 loss at New York City FC
NEW YORK - Kevin O'Toole's first MLS goal lifted New York City FC to a 2-1 win over Toronto FC on Saturday, ending TFC's unbeaten run to start the season at three games. O'Toole put NYCFC (1-3-0) ahea...
Mar 16, 2024
