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Blazers prepare for post-season run ahead of first Memorial Cup appearance since 1995
Just because the Kamloops Blazers are guaranteed a Memorial Cup berth, doesn't mean they're taking their feet off the gas. Blazers general manager Shaun Clouston made big moves ahead of the Western Ho...
Jan 16, 2023
A whistle, a watch and DNA identify Canadian soldier 106 years after death in France
OTTAWA - A whistle, a pocket watch and DNA analysis helped a Canadian Forces forensic team identify the remains of a Vancouver soldier more than 100 years after he died in France. A National Defence s...
Jan 16, 2023
Kane's return from injured list raises cap questions for Edmonton Oilers
EDMONTON - It appears Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane is nearing the end of his lengthy stay on the injured list. Kane's wrist was lacerated in a freak accident Nov. 8 in Tampa, when he was knock...
Jan 16, 2023
Leafs forward Robertson to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson is set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, the team announced Monday. The 21-year-old is expected to be out of action for six months. Robertson sustai...
Jan 16, 2023
Vancouver Canucks need 'major surgery' but not rebuild: Rutherford
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks' president of hockey operations says the team needs "major surgery" but stopped short of calling for a rebuild. Jim Rutherford says the team may need to move some of ...
Jan 16, 2023
Record-setting 3,571 children in Lethbridge area receive gifts from Angel Tree
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Thousands of children in Lethbridge and the surrounding area were able to enjoy a Merry Christmas thanks to Lethbridge Family Services (LFS).The agency has released its report on the ...
Jan 16, 2023
B.C. tenants ordered to pay $500,000 after unit in 'near-hoarding state' catches fire
VANCOUVER - Two Vancouver tenants have been ordered to pay more than $500,000 following a November 2017 apartment fire that a judge ruled was "foreseeable." B.C. Supreme Court Justice Matthew Kirchner...
Jan 16, 2023
New standards on long-term care released, with Liberal government bill yet to come
OTTAWA - A team of experts has released a detailed handbook on how to boost quality of life and prevent the spread of infection in long-term care homes that could inform anticipated federal legislatio...
Jan 16, 2023
Baby, teen mom among 6 killed in shooting at California home
VISALIA, Calif. (AP) - Six people - including a 17-year-old mother and her 6-month-old baby - were killed in a shooting early Monday at a home in central California, and authorities are searching for ...
Jan 16, 2023
CF Montreal welcomes back national team players as training camp continues
MONTREAL - An influx of talent helped CF Montreal kick off the second week of its pre-season camp on Monday. Montreal welcomed back defensive midfielder Samuel Piette, defenders Joel Waterman and Kama...
Jan 16, 2023