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Going Pro: The Curling Group plans to launch professional curling league next spring
TORONTO - The owners of the Grand Slam of Curling series are planning to introduce a professional curling league next season. The Curling Group says the "Rock League" will debut in April 2026. The lea...
Apr 24, 2025
In the news today: Leaders stumping coast to coast, drug test strips pros and cons
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Party leaders campaigning across the country today Federal leaders are making campaign stops across the countr...
Apr 24, 2025
Special teams struggles costing Edmonton Oilers in playoff battle with L.A. Kings
LOS ANGELES - There's been one stark difference in the battle between the Edmonton Oilers and L.A. Kings this post-season: special teams. Three power-play goals lifted the Kings to a 6-2 victory over ...
Apr 24, 2025
One year after B.C.'s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?
Marv Gandall says living in one of Victoria's largest residential buildings a year ago meant a parade of people with suitcases, stuffed visitors parking and slow elevators. Gandall, who has lived in t...
Apr 24, 2025
Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral
Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. A three-day public viewing is u...
Apr 24, 2025
Could at-home test strips prevent drug deaths? Experts say yes, but it's complicated
ST. JOHN'S - Canadians are dying alone from toxic drugs and experts say easier access to at-home drug-testing strips could help prevent deaths. But they warn the strips have limitations. Dr. Nash Deni...
Apr 24, 2025
Adrian Kempe leads the LA Kings' offensive spree in a 6-2 win over Oilers for a 2-0 series lead
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Adrian Kempe had two third-period goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Wednesday n...
Apr 24, 2025
Tyler Seguin scores in OT as Stars withstand late double-minor penalty to beat Avalanche 2-1
DENVER (AP) - Tyler Seguin scored at 5:31 of overtime after Dallas killed a late double-minor penalty, and the Stars beat Colorado 2-1 in Game 3 on Wednesday night in a contest that featured the retur...
Apr 24, 2025
Capitals beat the Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead
WASHINGTON (AP) - Connor McMichael and Dylan Strome scored a minute apart early in the second period, Logan Thompson made some spectacular stops among his 25 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the...
Apr 23, 2025
Tyler Seguin scores in OT as Stars withstand late double-minor penalty to beat Avalanche 2-1
DENVER (AP) - Tyler Seguin scored at 5:31 of overtime after Dallas killed a late double-minor penalty, and the Stars beat Colorado 2-1 in Game 3 on Wednesday night in a game that featured the return o...
Apr 23, 2025