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Vince Dunn's three-point performance powers Kraken past Maple Leafs 5-1
TORONTO - Vince Dunn scored the eventual winner and added two assists to lead the Seattle Kraken past the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Thursday. Jared McCann had a goal and an assist as Seattle (21-12-4...
Jan 05, 2023
Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto says most systems back after ransomware attack
TORONTO - The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto says most of its priority systems are back after a ransomware attack affected its operations. Dr. Ronald Cohn, president and CEO of SickKids, says i...
Jan 05, 2023
B.C. boosts coverage of four drugs, including diabetes med in Hollywood weight fad
VANCOUVER - British Columbia has expanded PharmaCare coverage of four drugs used to treat diabetes, heart failure and blood clots, including one medication the health minister says has been promoted a...
Jan 05, 2023
Lucius completes hat trick in overtime as U.S. beats Sweden for world junior bronze
HALIFAX - Chaz Lucius completed a hat trick in overtime as the United States beat Sweden 8-7 in a wild bronze-medal game at the world junior hockey championship. The Winnipeg Jets prospect scored into...
Jan 05, 2023
Roster building continues for Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley as players return
TORONTO - The process of roster building continues for head coach/sporting director Bob Bradley as Toronto FC players report for medicals Friday ahead of Sunday's departure for training camp in Califo...
Jan 05, 2023
Lethbridge Police nab seven impaired drivers during Christmas Check Stop Campaign
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) were out in full force for the month of December. Over the holidays, LPS members were conducting stops across the city as part of their Christmas Check...
Jan 05, 2023
Composer Joseph Koo, linked to 'Golden Era' of Hong Kong culture, dies in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Renowned composer Joseph Koo, whose music helped form the soundtrack for what his family called the "Golden Era" of Hong Kong culture in the 1970s and '80s, has died in Vancouver. Koo's fa...
Jan 05, 2023
Blue Jays claim righty Junior Fernández off waivers from Yankees
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed right-handed pitcher Junior Fernndez off waivers from the New York Yankees. The 25-year-old Fernndez had a 2.41 earned-run average last season over 13 game...
Jan 05, 2023
Nominations open for the 2023 Alberta Order of Excellence
EDMONTON, AB - It's a high honour to be nominated for the Alberta Order of Excellence, let alone accept one. The prestigious award was created back in 1979 as a way to recognize select Albertans for t...
Jan 05, 2023
Political parties should list fundraising venue locations, Elections Canada suggests
OTTAWA - Elections Canada suggests that venue names should be listed for fundraising events after a political party asked whether it had to disclose the specific location in light of safety concerns. ...
Jan 05, 2023