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Death of a player from a skate to the neck reignites hockey's stubborn debate over protective gear
It took the NHL until 1979 to mandate helmets and goalie masks for new players. It wasn't until 2013 that eye-protecting visors became mandatory - grandfathered in for veterans, of course. A handful o...
Nov 2, 2023
Kempe has two assists to help Los Angeles Kings to 3-2 win over Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - The Los Angeles Kings survived a late rally by the Ottawa Senators to leave the nation's capital with a 3-2 win on Thursday night. The Kings (6-2-2) jumped out to a 3-0 lead, but the Senators...
Nov 2, 2023
Sinner withdraws from Paris Masters and slams organizers for lack of rest after early morning finish
PARIS (AP) - Jannik Sinner pulled out of the Paris Masters on Thursday in a rare scheduling protest, with the fatigued Italian criticizing organizers for failing to give him enough time to rest follow...
Nov 2, 2023
Vancouver magic mushroom stores raided by police are reopening
VANCOUVER - One of three magic mushroom stores that were raided by Vancouver police this week has already reopened, and the owner says his other two are restocking and will be back in business on Frid...
Nov 2, 2023
Philibert-Thiboutot, Mitton win Canada's first track and field golds at Pan Am Games
SANTIAGO - Charles Philibert-Thiboutot won Canada's first track and field gold medal of the Pan American Games on Thursday with his victory in the men's 1,500 metres. And his effort was shortly follow...
Nov 2, 2023
'He was a good man': Family of First Nations man question Winnipeg in-custody death
WINNIPEG - Loved ones of a First Nations man who died in police custody say officers failed to help him when he needed it most. Family and friends of Elias Whitehead, along with First Nations leaders ...
Nov 2, 2023
Lions not looking at past mistakes ahead of playoff tilt against Stampeders
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions aren't looking back as they enter the Canadian Football League playoffs. The Lions (12-6) ended their season with a 41-16 loss to the Calgary Stampeders and will face off ag...
Nov 2, 2023
Pincher Creek Emergency Department set to temporarily close
PINCHER CREEK, AB - Due to a lack of physician coverage, the Pincher Creek Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily closed from 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 2 until 7:30 a.m. on ...
Nov 2, 2023
House approves $14.5 billion in assistance for Israel as Biden vows to veto the GOP's approach
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House approved $14.5 billion in military aid Thursday for Israel, a muscular U.S. response to the war with Hamas but also a partisan approach by new Speaker Mike Johnson that pos...
Nov 2, 2023
Province proposes legislation aimed at protecting Albertans’ pensions
EDMONTON, AB - New legislation proposed by the province would guarantee that the government would not launch an Alberta Pension Plan (APP) unless Albertans voted in favour of it in a referendum.The Al...
Nov 2, 2023