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Raptors’ DeRozan-Leonard deal takes its place among massive Toronto trades
TORONTO – The blockbuster deal that saw the Toronto Raptors send all-star guard DeMar DeRozan…
Winnipeg voters could vote on future of downtown intersection Portage and Main
WINNIPEG – For decades, Winnipeg residents have debated the idea of allowing pedestrians to once…
Sex abuse victims join hands, accept courage award at ESPYs
LOS ANGELES – More than 140 survivors of sexual abuse by a former team doctor…
Canucks sign defenceman Stecher to 2-year contract worth $2.325 million per year
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenceman Troy Stecher to a two-year deal valued…
Jets’ defenceman Jacob Trouba awarded 1-year, $5.5M contract by arbitrator
WINNIPEG – An arbitrator has awarded Winnipeg Jets defenceman Jacob Trouba a one-year, US$5.5-million contract…
Canucks owners don’t plan to fill Trevor Linden’s role: Jim Benning
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks’ top brass say everyone is on the same page when…
In the news today, July 27
Six stories in the news for Friday, July 27 ——— PROVINCE TO CUT TORONTO COUNCIL…
Hockey superstar Sidney Crosby honoured as top N.S. athlete of all time
HALIFAX – Acclaimed hockey superstar Sidney Crosby has another bullet point to add to his…
Canucks’ draft pick Quinn Hughes returning to University of Michigan
Vancouver hockey fans will have to wait to see the Canucks’ top pick in this…
In the news today, July 30
Six stories in the news for Monday, July 30 ——— TRUDEAU TO ATTEND FUNERAL FOR…
A star for Calgary Flames and Canada, ‘Iggy’ retires after 20 NHL seasons
CALGARY – Jarome Iginla shed no tears, but generated laughs Monday as one of the…
Fresh Canadian crew focused on recapturing world junior hockey gold
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Alex Formenton and Maxime Comtois know what it takes to capture world…
NHL Commissioner says league wants cut of gambling action
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league wants a cut of gambling profits if its…
Anaheim Ducks winger Patrick Eaves keen to return after serious health scare
TORONTO – Patrick Eaves was on the ice at training camp with the Anaheim Ducks…
Playing together on U.S. junior team a ‘cool experience’ for Hughes brothers
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – The Hughes brothers used to play mini-stick hockey in their basement, pretending…
Tim Hunter brings grit, hard work to bench of Canada’s junior hockey team
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – The young men vying for a spot on Canada’s junior hockey team…
Flames waive Brouwer to buy out final 2 years of contract
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have placed assistant captain Troy Brouwer on unconditional waivers with…
Flames waive Brouwer to buy out final 2 years of contract
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have placed assistant captain Troy Brouwer on unconditional waivers with…
Gretzky brand key to spotlighting summer under-18 tournament in Alberta
Bob Nicholson hopes a rare best-on-best men’s tournament, and Gretzky brand, will pull people into…
Ducks sign G John Gibson to 8-year, $51.2 million extension
ANAHEIM, Calif. – John Gibson has grown up with the Anaheim Ducks, and they want…
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
CHICAGO – When Stan Mikita got back together with the Chicago Blackhawks, it was clear…
Carrie Underwood, Mike Fisher expecting their second child
LOS ANGELES – Carrie Underwood says her family is adding “another fish to our pond.”…
Zach Bauchou leads Canadian men’s amateur championship by two strokes
DUNCAN, B.C. – American Zach Bauchou fought the heat with a 4-under-par 67 in Wednesday’s…
In the news today, Aug. 9
Seven stories in the news for Thursday, Aug. 9 ——— PM TRUDEAU STANDING FIRM ON…