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Seychelles president's underwater speech: Protect our oceans
DESROCHES ISLAND, Seychelles - In a striking speech delivered from deep below the ocean's surface, the Seychelles president on Sunday made a global plea for stronger protection of the "beating blue he...
Apr 16, 2019
Nathan MacKinnon scores in overtime, Avalanche beat Flames to even series
CALGARY - Nathan MacKinnon showed why he's one of the NHL's best players on Saturday. A force all night, MacKinnon scored 8:27 into overtime as the Colorado Avalanche tied their first-round series wit...
Apr 16, 2019
Alberta leaders renew attacks on final full day of election campaign
SHERWOOD PARK, Alta. - A day before Alberta voters go to the polls, United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney and the NDP's Rachel Notley traded attacks over the pipeline issue that has come to define t...
Apr 15, 2019
Makar shines in NHL debut, Avs beat Flames 6-2 for 2-1 lead
DENVER - Nathan MacKinnon scored twice in the first period and set up newly signed rookie Cale Makar's first NHL goal in his debut as the Colorado Avalanche routed the Calgary Flames 6-2 on Monday nig...
Apr 15, 2019
Predators take 2-1 series lead over Stars with 3-2 victory
DALLAS - Mikael Granlund scored on a wrist shot from just inside the blue line with 8:19 left and the Nashville Predators, after blowing a two-goal lead, beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Monday night to t...
Apr 15, 2019
Avs defenceman Cale Makar scores playoff goal in NHL debut
DENVER - Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar scored a playoff goal in his NHL debut during Game 3 against Calgary, his favourite childhood team. Makar zipped through the neutral zone Monday night...
Apr 15, 2019
Crown wraps up closing arguments in British Columbia child bride case
CRANBROOK, B.C. - The Crown wrapped up its case Monday against a former member of a fundamentalist sect who is charged with the alleged removal of a girl from Canada in 2004 to mar...
Apr 15, 2019
Toronto archbishop laments fire ravaging Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
TORONTO - The Archbishop of Toronto said Monday the fire that heavily damaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is a tragic event that has touched people everywhere. "All around t...
Apr 15, 2019
Bruins' physical edge muted in Game 3 as Maple Leafs take series lead
TORONTO - A potent mix of physical play and scoring prowess helped the Bruins salvage a home split of the first two games in their first-round playoff series against Toronto. They couldn't repeat...
Apr 15, 2019
Hernandez's 3-run homer lifts Blue Jays past Twins 5-3
MINNEAPOLIS - Teoscar Hernandez hit the go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning, giving the Toronto Blue Jays a badly needed offensive boost with three hits in a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota T...
Apr 15, 2019