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Prince George Spruce Kings beat Trail in overtime thriller
PRINCE GEORGE - Kilian McGregor-Bennett scored 14 seconds into overtime to lift the Prince George Spruce Kings to a 4 - 3 win over the Trail Smoke Eaters Saturday night in Prince George. Owen Goodbran...
Jan 29, 2023

UNBC basketball teams post wins in Calgary
CALGARY - It was a good day for UNBC basketball teams on the road in Calgary Saturday. Powered by 26 points from Spencer Ledoux, the men's team beat Mount Royal 96 - 85. Meantime Alina Shakirova score...
Jan 29, 2023

Quebec basic income program begins, but advocates say many low-income people excluded
MONTREAL - For the first time in many years, Monique Toutant thinks she might be able to buy herself some better groceries and a few new clothes. As a longtime social assistance recipient, the 62-year...
Jan 29, 2023

Djokovic beats Tsitsipas for 10th Australian Open, 22nd Slam
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Novak Djokovic was simply too good at the most crucial moments and claimed his 10th Australian Open championship and 22nd Grand Slam title overall by beating Stefanos Tsits...
Jan 29, 2023

UK leader fires party chairman over tax bill allegations
LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired the chairman of his ruling Conservative Party Sunday over a "serious breach" of the ministerial code. Pressure had been building on Nadhim Zahawi...
Jan 29, 2023

Actress and former senator Viola Léger, best known as La Sagouine, dies at 92
Actress, teacher and former senator Viola Lger has died at the age of 92. A release from management company Le Grenier musique says Lger died Saturday in Dieppe, New Brunswick. Lger was best known for...
Jan 29, 2023

Achiuwa leads Raptors to 123-105 win over Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Precious Achiuwa scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in place of the injured OG Anunoby to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 123-105 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on S...
Jan 28, 2023

Oilers' offence lowers the boom on Blackhawks in 7-3 win
EDMONTON - Tyson Barrie scored a pair of goals as the Edmonton Oilers headed into their all-star break hiatus on a winning note, coming away with a 7-3 victory over the lowly Chicago Blackhawks on Sat...
Jan 28, 2023

Giroux helps Senators scorch Canadiens 5-0
OTTAWA - Claude Giroux scored twice and added an assist as the Ottawa Senators beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-0 Saturday night. With the win the Senators (23-23-3) are riding a three-game winning strea...
Jan 28, 2023

Hart nets shutout as Flyers flatten Jets 4-0
WINNIPEG - Forward Noah Cates scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night. Kieffer Bellows, Owen Tippett and Tony DeAnge...
Jan 28, 2023