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The head of Russia’s nuclear defense forces has been killed in an explosion in Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) - The head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defence Forces, Lt. General Igor Kirillov, was killed early Tuesday by an explosive device planted close to a residential apartment...
Dec 16, 2024
Sherwood nets hat trick, Vancouver Canucks roll past Colorado Avalanche 3-1
VANCOUVER - Kiefer Sherwood scored his first NHL hat trick and the Vancouver Canucks topped the Colorado Avalanche 3-1on Monday. The feisty winger had an even-strength goal, a short-handed goal and an...
Dec 16, 2024
Panthers' offence reignited in beating Oilers 6-5
EDMONTON - Apparently, the Florida Panthers were saving their offence for a Stanley Cup rematch against the Edmonton Oilers. After only scoring one goal in their previous 211 minutes of play and being...
Dec 16, 2024
Panthers score three in the third to knock off Oilers 6-5
EDMONTON - Niko Mikkola, Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe all had a goal and an assist as the Florida Panthers rubbed salt in the wounds of the Edmonton Oilers, defeating them 6-5 in a wild affair on...
Dec 16, 2024
A.J. Lawson excited to join hometown Toronto Raptors on two-way contract
TORONTO - Most Torontonians loathe the city's downtown traffic but its slow pace gave A.J. Lawson the chance to soak in the fact that he's now a member of his hometown Raptors. Lawson signed a two-way...
Dec 16, 2024
'Know Before the Tow' campaign warns Albertans of predatory practices
The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) is warning Albertans about predatory towing.AMA shared the message Monday in conjunction with Calgary Police Service and Calgary Fire Department.The Know Before the...
Dec 16, 2024
Bulls hold off late Raptors charge as Toronto centre Jakob Poeltl leaves game early
TORONTO - Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and five rebounds as the Chicago Bulls held off the Toronto Raptors 122-121 on Monday. Cody White scored 19 points and added five assists for Chicago (12-15). Jo...
Dec 16, 2024
Canadian icon Terry Fox to be featured on new $5 bill
OTTAWA - Terry Fox has been selected to appear on the next $5 bank note. The federal government made the revelation in its fall economic statement on Monday. Fox is a Canadian icon who campaigned for ...
Dec 16, 2024
A list of Liberal cabinet ministers who have recently quit or don't plan to run again
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's abrupt departure from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet on Monday resulted in a mini cabinet shuffle, with Dominic LeBlanc stepping into the role. I...
Dec 16, 2024
Judge rejects Trump’s bid to dismiss hush money conviction because of Supreme Court immunity ruling
NEW YORK (AP) - A judge Monday rejected President-elect Donald Trump's bid to have his hush money conviction dismissed because of the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling on presidential immunity. But t...
Dec 16, 2024