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Kaprizov, Pastrnak, Thompson named NHL three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Minnesota left-wing Kirill Kaprizov, Boston right-wing David Pastrnak and Vegas goaltender Logan Thompson have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Kaprizov led the league with eig...
Jan 22, 2024

Local photographer Chuck Chin passes
PRINCE GEORGE- A Well known and local amateur photographer Chuck Chin passed away this weekend. Chuck has chronicled countless community events for nearly 2 decades. Chuck was named a co-recipient of ...
Jan 22, 2024

Quebec man suspected of killing 9-year-old suing police, eager to clear name: lawyer
MONTREAL - The lawyer for a Quebec man who police say is a suspect in the disappearance and death of a young girl 16 years ago says his client is eager to clear his name. Jonathan Bettez is at the Mon...
Jan 22, 2024

Stanley Cup takes Toronto subway ride to surprise and delight of commuters
TORONTO - As Danesh Mohiuddin stepped on to Toronto's subway to take his daughter to daycare, he did a double take. The Stanley Cup and former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Tomas Kaberle were on the ...
Jan 22, 2024

Canada and Mexico in diplomatic talks over asylum claims, immigration minister says
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the Trudeau government is holding diplomatic talks with Mexico to deal with an increase in asylum claims from that country. Miller says claims from Mexic...
Jan 22, 2024

Dexter Scott King, younger son of Martin Luther King Jr., dies of cancer at 62
ATLANTA (AP) - Dexter Scott King, the younger son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has died after battling prostate cancer. The King Center in Atlanta says the 62-year-old son of the ...
Jan 22, 2024

NHL fines Maple Leafs defenceman Timmins for cross-checking Seattle's Tanev
NEW YORK - The NHL has fined Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Conor Timmins US$2,864.58 for cross-checking Kraken forward Brandon Tanev during a game Sunday night in Seattle. The amount is the maximum a...
Jan 22, 2024

Newly appointed Canada Soccer general secretary steps down, citing personal matter
Alyson Walker, the newly appointed general secretary of Canada Soccer, is leaving the job before starting due an "unforeseen personal matter." Walker, whose appointment was announced Dec. 22, had been...
Jan 22, 2024

U.S. Department of Justice preparing legal brief as both sides appeal Line 5 decision
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government has been asked to explain how a 1977 energy treaty with Canada would impact efforts to shut down the Line 5 cross-border pipeline. A forthcoming Department of Justice ...
Jan 22, 2024

Veteran receiver Rhymes signs two-year contract with Ottawa Redblacks
OTTAWA - Dominique Rhymes is officially back with the Ottawa Redblacks. The CFL team announced Monday it had signed Rhymes to a two-year contract. Rhymes and the B.C. Lions mutually agreed to part way...
Jan 22, 2024