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Raptors named The Canadian Press team of the year for historic championship run
TORONTO - Fans cheered on the Toronto Raptors from all corners of Canada, gathering around televisions in bars and living rooms and squeezing shoulder to shoulder in city squares f...
Dec 28, 2019
'A distinct identity:' Advocacy group wants protection for Alberta's wild horses
SUNDRE, Alta. - Bob Henderson's love affair with wild horses began almost 50 years ago and he's become a passionate advocate for the ponies that roam in the Rocky Mountain foothills of west-...
Dec 28, 2019
The top stories and trends that defined the past decade in Canada
The last decade in Canada has been one of seismic social changes. We've changed how we talk about gender, global politics, drugs and what it means to be a Canadian. Here's how the discourse ...
Dec 28, 2019
Multiple marine fuel choices fracture impact forecasts from new sulphur limits
CALGARY - A new wave of cold water is about to hit Canada's much-buffeted oilsands industry but whether it will be a perfect storm or a tempest in a teapot is yet to be seen. Tighter polluti...
Dec 28, 2019
Israel's embattled Netanyahu wins landslide in primary
JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday scored a landslide victory in a primary race for leadership of the ruling Likud party, giving the embattled leader an important boost ...
Dec 28, 2019
Car bomb in Somali capital kills at least 5, wounds dozens
MOGADISHU, Somalia - A car bomb exploded at a busy security checkpoint in Somalia's capital Saturday morning, killing at least five people, police said. Capt. Mohamed Hussein said the blast targeted a...
Dec 28, 2019
Mond leads A&M to 24-21 win over Oklahoma St. in Texas Bowl
HOUSTON - Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher talks to his team every day about the importance of grit. On Friday night the Aggies showed the quality their coach talks about so much when they shook off a...
Dec 27, 2019
Andrew Mangiapane with goal and two assists, Flames beat Oilers 5-1
EDMONTON - Andrew Mangiapane had a goal and two assists as the Calgary Flames cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday. Matthew Tkachuk, Sean Monahan, Elias Lindholm and Mikael Back...
Dec 27, 2019
Hurricanes earn overtime win against Calgary
LETHBRIDGE, AB - With stars Dylan Cozens and Calen Addison representing Canada at the IIHF World Juniors and fresh off a holiday break, the Hurricanes welcomed the Calgary Hitmen to Lethbridge on Frid...
Dec 27, 2019 Hurricanes defeat Hitmen 5-4 (Photo courtesy Lethbridge Hurricanes on Twitter @WHLHurricanes)
David Perron scores in OT, Blues beat Jets 5-4 for seventh straight win
WINNIPEG - David Perron scored 3:14 into overtime as the St. Louis Blues won their seventh straight game with a 5-4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. Perron took advantage of a giveaway by&nbs...
Dec 27, 2019