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Thompson and Peterka each score hat tricks in 7-2 Sabres win over the Bruins
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka each had a hat trick and…
‘I guess I thought we’d never end’: Sum 41 on coming to terms with their breakup
TORONTO — Winding up a rock band is never easy, but for members of Sum…
Trump’s pick for commerce says president’s tariff threat could be just the beginning
WASHINGTON — The man U.S. President Donald Trump has chosen to oversee his tariff agenda…
Medals to be awarded at Invictus Games 2025 unveiled in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Levi Nelson had to hold back his tears when he opened the cedar…
Canadiens defenceman Kaiden Guhle out indefinitely after undergoing surgery
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens will have to make do without their top shutdown defenceman.…
‘I was blessed’: Carey Price reflects on a banner career cut short by injury
Carey Price’s blank facial expression told most of the story. The Montreal Canadiens had just…
NDP urges action on pharmacare, dental care as health ministers meet in Halifax
OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats are urging the Liberal government to move quickly to…
Specialist wait lists for B.C. patients grow to 1.2 million people: doctors groups
VANCOUVER — Two doctors groups in British Columbia say there is a “wait-list crisis” for…
Armed patient allegedly injures three hospital staff in Halifax emergency room
HALIFAX — Three hospital employees were injured in what Nova Scotia’s health minister says was…
Curling Canada seeks to ease broom tension ahead of national championships
CALGARY — Curling Canada’s chief executive officer says the message to athletes competing in the…
Lauren Lenentine learning from great skips as she prepares to be Team Einarson fifth
Lauren Lenentine has yet to complete her first full quadrennial on the women’s curling scene…
These industries would be hit hardest by Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump could be just days away from hitting Canada with…
B.C. extends deferral of logging in Fairy Creek amid reports of tree spiking
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has approved a legal order to extend temporary protections…
B.C. Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin wraps up seven-year post
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s lieutenant-governor is leaving office after seven years on the job, with…
Health minister calls on NDP to give Liberals more time to sign pharmacare deals
OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland is calling on the federal NDP to give the…
Escalating costs for fans and venues strain Canadian live music industry: report
An association representing the live music industry says budget-conscious concertgoers are getting pickier about which…
Former priest sentenced to six years for sex abuse of Nunavut children
IQALUIT — The devastating effects of Eric Dejaeger’s sexual abuse of seven Inuit children more…
Plane crashes in sports have devastated pro teams and college programs
The crash of an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter was the…
Who is Sean Duffy, the new transportation secretary responding to the DC plane crash?
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Duffy, the new transportation secretary, is facing his first major…
BCCLA files lawsuit against City of Vancouver’s ban on daytime shelters
VANCOUVER — The BC Civil Liberties Association says it has filed a lawsuit against the…
$5-million climate program to help B.C.’s tree fruit growers in extreme weather
VICTORIA — Tree fruit growers in British Columbia are now able to access a $5-million…
B.C. urges caution as Environment Canada warns of ‘wintry mix’ on south coast
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has advised drivers across the south coast to avoid…
Armed Forces name former MP as first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper
WINNIPEG — A former Cree member of Parliament and a longtime military member has been…
Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Arctic
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base…