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Quebec cyclist dies after falling from bike and colliding with parked car
MONTREAL - A 31-year-old cyclist has died after falling off his bike and colliding with a parked vehicle in downtown Sherbrooke, Que. Police say in a news release that the crash happened around 8 p.m....
Jan 01, 2025
Canadians defenceman Hutson the NHL's rookie of the month for December
NEW YORK - Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson got the nod as the NHL's rookie of the month for December. The 20-year-old had two goals and 11 assists in 14 games. Hutson edged San Jose Sharks c...
Jan 01, 2025
New Quebec recycling system takes effect, shifts more responsibility to producers
MONTREAL - Quebec's recycling system is getting an overhaul to reduce waste and take the burden off municipalities. A single organization called co Entreprises Qubec is to now manage recycling across ...
Jan 01, 2025
Calgary Flames say they believe in their playoff prospects, even if others don't
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames woke up on the first day of 2025 in an NHL playoff spot to the surprise of many. The Flames leapfrogged over the Vancouver Canucks into the second wild-card spot in the NH...
Jan 01, 2025
Canadian world junior captain Brayden Yager on 'mesmerizing' time with Crosby
OTTAWA - Brayden Yager was the new face in town. The Pittsburgh Penguins were holding training camp in September 2023. Sidney Crosby made the youngster feel right at home. "He's one of the best, if no...
Jan 01, 2025
Curling dominance: Top-ranked Team Rachel Homan on an incredible run
When longtime coach Paul Webster first started working with Rachel Homan and Emma Miskew at a curling camp back in their junior days, he could sense they had the potential for big things on the pebble...
Jan 01, 2025
New Orleans mayor says New Year's Day mass casualty incident was a 'terrorist attack'
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is calling the New Year's Day mass casualty incident that killed 10 people and injured 30 a "terrorist attack." The FBI is investigating what occur...
Jan 01, 2025
Trump's top priorities: Experts watching for how president-elect uses Day 1 powers
WASHINGTON - A new year will bring Donald Trump back to the White House and start a fresh wave of anxiety as America's closest neighbours prepare for the Republican's disruptive agenda and looming thr...
Jan 01, 2025
Year in review: A look at events in December 2024
A look at news events in December 2024: 1 - Belgium grants sex workers full labour rights, including health insurance, paid leave and pensions. The law establishing key rights including refusing clien...
Jan 01, 2025
Year in review: A look at events in November 2024
A look at news events in November 2024: 1 - A New Brunswick woman who lost two military sons to PTSD says she's honoured to be named this year's National Silver Cross Mother. Seventy-eight-year-old Ma...
Jan 01, 2025