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Edmonton Oilers stand pat at trade deadline after making deals earlier this week
EDMONTON - Through the first half of the season, the word from Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland didn't change. The Oilers were close to being maxed out on the NHL's salary cap and any deal ...
Mar 08, 2024
Flames get Nikita Okhotiuk from San Jose for fifth-round pick in 2024 draft
CALGARY - Defenceman Nikita Okhotiuk has been traded to the Calgary Flames by the San Jose Sharks for a draft pick. San Jose gets a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft in return for the 23-year-old...
Mar 08, 2024
Canada's Mitton is primed for Paris Olympics after winning world indoor title
For Sarah Mitton, a world championship is some added excitement as she prepares for the Paris Olympics this summer. The Brooklyn, N.S., native won her first global title last weekend with a gold medal...
Mar 08, 2024
Christiaan Esterhuizen named coach of Pacific Pride and Canada under-20 rugby team
Christiaan Esterhuizen has been appointed head coach of both the Canadian under-20 rugby team and the Pacific Pride academy. Esterhuizen will work alongside Phil Mack, who was recently appointed attac...
Mar 08, 2024
Nichushkin returns to lineup for Avalanche after receiving care from player assistance program
DENVER (AP) - Valeri Nichushkin will return to the Avalanche lineup Friday against Minnesota after receiving care through the player assistance program, Colorado coach Jared Bednar said. It will be Ni...
Mar 08, 2024
Herdman says Toronto FC knows it will take time to win back supporters' trust
TORONTO - After collecting four points in two road outings, Toronto FC opens the home half of the MLS season Saturday against Charlotte FC. And while the early signs have been positive - TFC has alrea...
Mar 08, 2024
PETERS: Ageism alive and well in the U.S. presidential race
I'M NOT SURE WHAT President Joe Biden ingested before this week's State of the Union address - and perhaps I don't want to know.Sleepy Joe has been one of the more effective barbs thrown the president...
Mar 08, 2024
Montreal Canadiens trade goaltender Jake Allen to New Jersey Devils for draft pick
BROSSARD, Que. - The Montreal Canadiens traded goaltender Jake Allen to the New Jersey Devils for a conditional third-round draft pick Friday ahead of the NHL trade deadline. The pick in the 2025 draf...
Mar 08, 2024
B.C. RCMP announce seizure of millions of dollars worth of contraband cigarettes
SURREY, B.C. - Police in British Columbia say they've seized more than 27 tonnes of contraband cigarettes worth more than $24 million in a pair of investigations over the past year. Assistant RCMP Com...
Mar 08, 2024
B.C. RCMP announce seizure of millions of dollars worth of contraband cigarettes
SURREY, B.C. - Police in British Columbia say they've seized more than 27 tonnes of contraband cigarettes worth more than $24 million in a pair of investigations over the past year. Assistant RCMP Com...
Mar 08, 2024
