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Montreal Roses FC, Vancouver Rise FC play to 0-0 draw in Northern Super League
BURNABY — Montreal Roses FC and Vancouver Rise FC played to a 0-0 draw in…
Steel barriers to protect Vancouver fireworks crowds, police say
VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say the annual Celebration of Light fireworks competition that begins Saturday…
B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says
VICTORIA — There is less than a year to go before Vancouver is on the…
Keith, Chara, Thornton, Mogilny, Botterill, Decker named to HHOF
Duncan Keith was sorting through papers in his house when he got the call. Unsure…
Calgary Stampede rodeo safety to include shaded pens, heart monitors for horses
CALGARY — Tents are being set up to provide shade for bulls and broncs and…
Canada’s Myles Creighton does it all in first win on Korn Ferry Tour
Myles Creighton had such a good week he almost forgot about the hole-in-one. Creighton, from…
Grief, loss changed mindset of top NHL draft prospect Matthew Schaefer
Matthew Schaefer has been hit with heartache and grief. The 17-year-old defenceman projected to go…
Veteran skip Carruthers pulls out of curling Pre-Trials to focus on coaching
Team Reid Carruthers plans to return with the same four-player lineup next season, but the…
Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan names 42-man camp roster ahead of July tests
Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan has called 42 players into camp in Edmonton ahead of…
Oliveira to miss second straight game when Blue Bombers host Elks
Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have proven to be too much for the…
NHL prospects unfazed by new draft format: ‘It’s something special’
LOS ANGELES — Matthew Schaefer has watched the NHL draft plenty of times. A player…
Maple Leafs re-sign Tavares, Oilers keep Frederic around long term and NHL trades get rolling
One of hockey’s most well-respected, well-rounded veterans gave his hometown team a hometown discount, a…
An 84-game season is among the changes coming to the NHL as part of the new labor deal
An 84-game season is coming to the NHL as part of an extension of the…
De Goede to lead 32-player rugby tour party as Canada takes on Springbok women
Recovered from knee surgery, Canada captain Sophie de Goede leads a 32-player tour squad to…
New York Islanders select defenceman Matthew Schaefer first overall at NHL draft
LOS ANGELES — Matthew Schaefer stood up when his name was called. The emotion was…
Simon Wang makes history as NHL’s highest-drafted Chinese player
LOS ANGELES — Simon Wang is still only 17 years old. The journey that brought…
Are the Broad Street Bullies coming back? Flyers go big at the NHL draft
By the time the Philadelphia Flyers are legitimate contenders again a few years down the…
Crum to start at QB as Redblacks set for home matchup against winless Argonauts
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks are sticking with quarterback Dustin Crum for the second straight…
Simon Wang becomes highest-drafted player born in China, going 33rd to Sharks in NHL draft
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Simon Wang was proud to become the highest-drafted player born in…
NHL free agency frenzy: Salary cap jump fuels an unpredictable market
NHL teams have a whole lot of money to spend in free agency with the…
Former Canada coach Stephen Hart named interim coach of the NSL’s Halifax Tides FC
HALIFAX — Stephen Hart, former coach of the Canadian national team and Halifax Wanderers of…
Former NHL defenceman Brent Seabrook joins Calgary Flames’ player development staff
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have hired three-time Stanley Cup champion and Olympic gold medallist…
Stars hire Oilers assistant Glen Gulutzan as head coach, his second stint with Dallas
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars have hired Glen Gulutzan as their head coach…
Marner bolts for Vegas, Demko and Boeser stay in Vancouver as NHL free agency opens
A star winger on the move. A star goaltender and sniper staying put. NHL general…