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Shelton, Schroeder lead New York past Toronto 4-0 in inaugural PWHL game
TORONTO - Ella Shelton scored the historic opening goal, Corinne Schroeder earned the first-ever shutout and New York toppled Toronto 4-0 in the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League game Monda...
Jan 01, 2024

Elvis is in the building, along with fishmongers as part of a nautical scene for the Winter Classic
SEATTLE (AP) - The part-owner of the franchise who was once more known for his exploits on the football field led the way off the bus, followed by players clad in white T-shirts and orange overalls as...
Jan 01, 2024

Elvis is in the building, along with fishmongers as part of a nautical scene for the Winter Classic
SEATTLE (AP) - The part-owner of the franchise who was once more known for his exploits on the football field led the way off the bus, followed by players clad in white T-shirts and orange overalls as...
Jan 01, 2024

Canada-Czechia rematch in world junior quarterfinal; injured winger Savoie skates
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Alan Letang was on the edge of his seat as an assistant coach in the press box. The final of last year's world junior hockey championship saw Canada lead underdog Czechia 2-0 midw...
Jan 01, 2024

Marie-Philip Poulin aims for PWHL's trophy as Montreal opens inaugural season.
MONTREAL - Marie-Philip Poulin is setting high expectations. Montreal's captain - a three-time Olympic gold medallist and one of hockey's all-time greats - has her sights set on hoisting a Cup at the ...
Jan 01, 2024

Detector dogs could help sniff out more fentanyl, firearms at border, review suggests
OTTAWA - An internal evaluation by Canada's border agency suggests its detector dogs could play a bigger role in sniffing out deadly fentanyl and illicit firearms. The agency has dozens of canines tra...
Jan 01, 2024

Canada's Abigail Strate claims World Cup ski jump silver medal
OBERSTDORF, Germany - Canadian ski jumper Abigail Strate started 2024 off with a World Cup silver medal Monday. The 22-year-old Calgarian finished second to Austria's Eva Pinkelnig. Norway's Eirin Mar...
Jan 01, 2024

Professional Women's Hockey League tweaks penalty, short-handed goal in rule book
TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League rule book released hours before its first game Monday features a short-handed goal ending a power-play for the opposing team. The six-team PWHL, which ...
Jan 01, 2024

One person dies in New Year's Day house fire in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. - One person has died in a house fire in Surrey, B.C., Mounties say they found the home fully engulfed in flames when officers arrived at around 7 a.m. on New Year's Day, adding the blaze...
Jan 01, 2024

First baby of the year in northern B.C. a girl
PRINCE GEORGE - Northern B.C.'s first baby of 2024 was born in Prince George Monday morning.According to Northern Health, Baby Holland was born at the University Hospital of Northern BC on January 1 a...
Jan 01, 2024