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Leap of faith pays off for Canadian bantamweight Melissa (Scare) Croden
In 2015, Melissa Croden took a leave of absence from her job as a paramedic…
k.d. lang found connection in Jane Siberry’s songs, will induct her into Hall of Fame
TORONTO — When organizers at the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame asked k.d. lang if…
Squamish, B.C., launching lockout of unionized workers in dispute
SQUAMISH — The district government in the community of Squamish, B.C., is locking out some…
In the news today: Canadian refugee in U.S. border limbo; health ministers meet today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Reichel scores twice as the Blackhawks beat the Blues 8-3 while playing without Foligno
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lukas Reichel had two goals and an assist, and the Chicago…
Blue Jays fans arrive in Seattle for ALCS Game 3 against the Mariners
SEATTLE — Lloyd Johnston and Shaun Funk arrived in Seattle from Vancouver by train Wednesday…
Passengers moved after strong smell of gas at Vancouver airport’s domestic terminal
A strong smell of gas at the domestic terminal of Vancouver’s airport forced passengers to…
‘Very frustrating’: Predators looking to rebound coming off disastrous season
Ryan O’Reilly was downright giddy watching his team’s summer splash unfold from afar. The Nashville…
Kyle Prepolec says fighting in the UFC is ‘the craziest roller-coaster of your life’
Canadian lightweight Kyle (Killshot) Prepolec has not had it easy in the UFC, with three…
Calgary Flames starting strong, fading late early this NHL season
CALGARY — It’s a small sample size, but late-game sags have the Calgary Flames off…
Stars 3-0 in coach Glen Gulutzan’s return after 5-2 win over Wild in home opener
DALLAS (AP) — Wyatt Johnston scored on a power play to extend his season-opening goal…
Charge laid against woman suspected of Vancouver stranger assaults
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say the BC Prosecution Service has approved one charge against…
‘Anything can happen’: Blue Jays fans hope for a comeback in ALCS
TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays fans are hoping for a comeback after the team had…
B.C. Seattle Mariners fans savouring ALCS matchup with Toronto Blue Jays
VANCOUVER — Not all Canadians love the Toronto Blue Jays. A select group of baseball…
Details on housing development charges expected in budget: Robertson
OTTAWA — The office of federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says the Liberal government remains…
Anand ties India trade talks with restoring Canada’s full cohort of diplomats
OTTAWA — Canada will not consider reopening trade talks with India until New Delhi allows…
Canadian bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi looks to keep climbing the UFC rankings
In a sport that features multiple attacks, Aiemann Zahabi’s most potent weapon may be his…
Brampton Blitz wins inaugural Canada Super 60 cricket tournament at B.C. Place
VANCOUVER — Canadian international Dilon Heyliger left his mark at the inaugural Canada Super 60…
Blues host the Blackhawks after Snuggerud’s 2-goal game
Chicago Blackhawks (1-2-1, in the Central Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (2-1, in the Central…
Penalty kill potent, power play struggling early for Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER — Kiefer Sherwood knows special teams can make or break an NHL team. Early…
NHL roundup: Appleton scores late as Red Wings beat Maple Leafs 3-2
TORONTO (AP) — Mason Appleton scored the winner with 44.1 seconds left in regulation and…
Appleton scores late as Red Wings beat Maple Leafs 3-2
TORONTO (AP) — Mason Appleton scored the winner with 44.1 seconds left in regulation and…
Sean Couturier’s 4-point night lifts Flyers over Panthers in emotional home opener
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sean Couturier wrestled with a bad back and slogged through a strained…
Snuggerud scores twice as Blues beat Canucks 5-2
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Jimmy Snuggerud scored twice and the St. Louis Blues beat…