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Families across Canada with loved ones in Gaza vying for limited number of visas
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Two Palestinian sisters in Newfoundland are among families across Canada applying for a limited number of special visas they hope will rescue their loved ones from the Israel-Hamas ...
Jan 09, 2024

Iranian student, denied permit to study in Canada, disputes security danger label
OTTAWA - An Iranian man is challenging the federal government's decision to deny him a permit to study at a Montreal university because he is considered a danger to the security of Canada. A lawyer fo...
Jan 09, 2024

Taiwan’s defense ministry issues an air raid alert saying China has launched a satellite
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwan's defense ministry has issued an alert saying China has launched a satellite and urging caution. The alert Tuesday comes days before Taiwan has presidential and parliament...
Jan 09, 2024

NHL roundup: Pettersson, Hoglander score twice, Canucks trip Rangers 6-3
NEW YORK (AP) - Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander each scored twice, Thatcher Demko made 39 saves and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 6-3 on Monday night in battle of first-place...
Jan 08, 2024

Harbaugh delivers national title as Michigan whips Washington 34-13
HOUSTON (AP) - Blake Corum ran for 134 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns as Jim Harbaugh and No. 1 Michigan - undeterred by suspensions and a sign-stealing case that shadowed the program - compl...
Jan 08, 2024

Harbaugh delivers national title as Michigan whips Washington 34-13
HOUSTON (AP) - Blake Corum ran for 134 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns as Jim Harbaugh and No. 1 Michigan - undeterred by suspensions and a sign-stealing case that shadowed the program - compl...
Jan 08, 2024

Pettersson, Hoglander each score twice as Canucks beat Rangers 6-3
NEW YORK (AP) - Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander each scored twice, Thatcher Demko made 39 saves and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 6-3 on Monday night in battle of first-place...
Jan 08, 2024

Zhao advances, Fung bounced at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Stacey Fung of Vancouver was bounced from the Australian Open qualifying round on Monday, dropping a 6-1, 6-4 women's singles match to Julia Riera of Argentina. Riera, who took ...
Jan 08, 2024

Hurricanes trade Zimmer to Giants for Langkow, Anderson, picks
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes have continued their very busy day of trades.On January 8, 2023, the Hurricanes sent forward Tyson Zimmer to the Vancouver Giants in exchange for:2004-born f...
Jan 08, 2024

Ducks trade defenceman Drysdale to Flyers for prospect Gauthier
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenceman Jamie Drysdale and a second-round pick in 2025 to the Philadelphia Flyers for high-scoring college left wing Cutter Gauthier. The teams ...
Jan 08, 2024