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Bats a breeding ground for viruses, but unlikely cause for concern in Canada
SASKATOON - Canadian bats are unlikely to be the source of virus strains that can infect humans such as the one currently raising global alarms, a bat expert says. "We've lived with our bats for ...
Feb 02, 2020

Chinese tourists cancel trips to Canadian hotspots such as Banff, Yellowknife
Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and more than 200 deaths ...
Feb 02, 2020

Bring more voices to caribou recovery plan, says B.C. premier's former liaison
VICTORIA - A former cabinet minister who resigned as Premier John Horgan's liaison for the recovery of threatened caribou herds in northeastern British Columbia says he wants more voices in ...
Feb 02, 2020

McDavid scores twice, Draisaitl has four assists as Oilers down Flames 8-3
CALGARY - Connor McDavid scored twice to lead the Edmonton Oilers to an 8-3 victory over the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday night. Kailer Yamamoto had a goal and an assist fo...
Feb 01, 2020

Japan urges citizens not to travel to China because of virus
TOKYO - The Japanese Foreign Ministry on Friday urged its citizens not to travel to China because of the possibility of the further spread of a new virus. Japan had previously warned people not to tra...
Feb 01, 2020

Former Blue Jays star Fernandez in critical condition with kidney disease
Former Toronto Blue Jays star infielder Tony Fernandez is in critical condition in a Florida hospital due to complications from a kidney disease. The Tony Fernandez Foundation confirmed to T...
Feb 01, 2020

Raptors forward Powell "out indefinitely" with broken finger on left hand
Toronto Raptors forward Norman Powell is "out indefinitely" with a broken finger, the team announced Saturday. Powell suffered a fracture to the fourth metacarpal in his left hand Friday nig...
Feb 01, 2020

Hurricanes pick up 4-3 road win against Saskatoon
SASKATOON, SK - As their road trip continues, the Hurricanes were looking to rebound after a Friday night loss to Prince Albert as they took on the Saskatoon Blades in Saskatchewan Saturday night. FIR...
Feb 01, 2020 Hurricanes beat Blades (Photo: Lethbridge Hurricanes on Twitter @WHLHurricanes)

Raptors win 9th straight, beat Cleveland 115-109
CLEVELAND - Toronto's ninth straight win didn't come easily. The Raptors nearly let a big lead slip away in the fourth quarter before holding on to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-109 on Thursday n...
Feb 01, 2020

Gallagher scores in return, Canadiens beat Sabres 3-1
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Ilya Kovalchuk and Brendan Gallagher scored in a span of 2:16 early in the second period, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Thursday night. Carey Price stopped ...
Feb 01, 2020