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'You're not the only one': Vancouver's Black population rising fast, census shows
VANCOUVER - Lenya Wilks says she felt like the "only Black person in Surrey" when she first moved to the city east of Vancouver last year. But the Black population in the region is growing fast and re...
Feb 22, 2023
Ukrainian newcomers assess options in Canada year after war at home
TORONTO - Yuliia Kleban remembers waking up to a message from her manager on Feb. 24, 2022, telling her Russia had started invading her country. A few minutes later, Kleban heard air-raid sirens go of...
Feb 22, 2023
Quebec legislature holds hearings today on violent, sexual hazing in hockey
Quebec's legislature is holding hearings today on violence in hockey hazing rituals and the possibility that similar practices exist in other sports. The legislature is studying the issue after a rece...
Feb 22, 2023
McDavid hits 800-point milestone in Oilers' 4-2 comeback win over Flyers
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist to cross the 800-point mark as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a four-game skid with a 4-2 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. L...
Feb 21, 2023
Matt Duchene scores in shootout, Predators beat Canucks 5-4
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Matt Duchene scored the only goal in the shootout as the Nashville Predators held off the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Tuesday night. Vancouver tied it twice when trailing by two g...
Feb 21, 2023
New addition O'Reilly sparks Leafs in 6-3 win over Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Newly acquired center Ryan O'Reilly scored twice on Toronto's first two shots on net and added an empty-net goal in the Maple Leafs' 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday nig...
Feb 21, 2023
Montembeault makes 37 saves as Canadiens stun Devils 5-2
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Sam Montembeault stopped three breakaways and made 37 saves as the Montreal Canadiens stunned the Devils 5-2 on Tuesday night, snapping New Jersey's six-game home winning streak. D...
Feb 21, 2023
Liberal judge advances in race for Wisconsin high court
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A liberal Milwaukee judge advanced in Tuesday's Wisconsin Supreme Court primary, securing one of two spots for the April general election that will determine majority control. Mil...
Feb 21, 2023
Canadian women look to wrap up turbulent SheBelieves Cup with win over Japan
The Canadian women look to end a turbulent SheBelieves Cup on a winning note Wednesday when they take on No. 11 Japan in Frisco, Texas. For coach Bev Priestman, it's one more chance to test new partne...
Feb 21, 2023
McClellan wins special election for Virginia’s 4th District
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Democrat Jennifer McClellan defeated her Republican opponent in a special election Tuesday to win a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, where she will be the first Black wo...
Feb 21, 2023
