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Crash on Christmas Eve in Vancouver killed a motorcyclist, says VPD
VANCOUVER - A motorcyclist is dead and another person has life-threatening injuries after a crash in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood on Christmas Eve. The Vancouver Police Department says it recei...
Dec 25, 2024
Canadian world junior goalie Carter George uses music to drown out pressure
TORONTO - Carter George has a one-song soundtrack playing in his head. Over and over. The tune could be country, rap, rock or something entirely different - the goaltender doesn't discriminate. Whatev...
Dec 25, 2024
Edwards scores 26, Wolves hold on to beat Mavs 105-99 after Doncic injury
DALLAS (AP) - Anthony Edwards scored 26 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 105-99 Christmas Day victory over Dallas after Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic left the game with a straine...
Dec 25, 2024
Donald Trump says he urged Wayne Gretzky to run for prime minister in Christmas visit
OTTAWA - U.S. president-elect Donald Trump says he told Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky he should run for prime minister during a Christmas visit but adds that the athlete declined interest in po...
Dec 25, 2024
A fatal collision in Surrey on Christmas Day killed one woman: police
SURREY, B.C. - Police in Surrey are investigating a collision at an intersection, involving two vehicles, that has claimed the life of a passenger. Surrey Police Service says officers responded to the...
Dec 25, 2024
Mahomes throws 3 TDs as Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed by breezing past the skidding Steelers 29-10
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons with a 29-10 win over the ...
Dec 25, 2024
Quebec man reportedly killed in Fort Lauderdale boat explosion
MONTREAL - U.S. media outlets are reporting that it was a Quebec man who died in a boat explosion in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., this week. Several local media outlets are quoting the Florida Fish and Wild...
Dec 25, 2024
Bridges scores season-high 41, Knicks withstand Wembanyama's monster Christmas debut to edge Spurs
NEW YORK (AP) - Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, and the New York Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama in a monster Christmas debut to edge the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday...
Dec 25, 2024
Strong winds and heavy rain hit B.C.'s south coast on Christmas Day
VANCOUVER - Strong winds and heavy rain are battering B.C.'s south coast on Christmas Day. Environment Canada says the gusts are up to 120 kilometres per hour in some areas. The weather agency says wi...
Dec 25, 2024
Pedestrian dead after collision in Quebec City, police say
MONTREAL - A pedestrian has died after she was struck by a vehicle in Quebec City on Christmas Eve. Quebec City police say they received a call for the collision on Tuesday at around 4:20 p.m. A 27-ye...
Dec 25, 2024