Author Archives:

'Terrific:' Victims' son pleased high court rejected Travis Vader appeal request
OTTAWA - Bret McCann had planned to stay awake at his home in Australia to find out whether the Supreme Court of Canada would hear an appeal by the man convicted of killing his parents. Instead, he do...
Dec 07, 2019

Liberal throne speech pledges to work with opposition parties, welcome their ideas
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau ushered in a new era of minority Liberal rule Thursday with a throne speech brimming with humility, goodwill and promises of collaboration with opposition parties whose support...
Dec 07, 2019

B.C. treaty commissioner expects UNDRIP bill to speed treaty talks, more deals
VICTORIA - The often bumpy and slow path toward treaty making in British Columbia has a new tool that can help glide over major obstacles and potentially help produce more than three dozen agreem...
Dec 07, 2019

B.C. treaty commissioner expects UNDRIP bill to speed treaty talks, more deals
VICTORIA - The often bumpy and slow path toward treaty making in British Columbia has a new tool that can help glide over major obstacles and potentially help produce more than three dozen agreem...
Dec 07, 2019

AP Interview: New Zealand PM aims to limit spread of hate
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand's prime minister said she will do all she can to stop a man accused of killing 51 Muslim worshippers from spreading his message of hate at his trial, while she ho...
Dec 06, 2019

Leon Draisaitl, Alex Chiasson score early power-play goals, Oilers beat Kings 2-1
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl and Alex Chiasson each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers moved back into the top spot in the Pacific Division with a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on F...
Dec 06, 2019

Kings looking for bounce back in re-match with Chiefs
Spruce Kings Live Interview with Communications Director Cole Waldie.
Dec 06, 2019

Cougars aim for better results south of the border
The Cats are traveling more than 1,100 kilometres down to Portland Orgeon to continue their rare four game stretch with the Portland Winterhawks. Of course the Cougars dropped both games up in PG to t...
Dec 06, 2019

Thompson scores late in 3rd, Canadiens beat Rangers 2-1
NEW YORK - Nate Thompson scored with less than two minutes left in the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Rangers 2-1 on Friday night for their second victory in the last eleven...
Dec 06, 2019

Nichushkin scores short-handed winner after Toronto gaffe as Avalanche top Leafs
TORONTO - Frederik Andersen wanted to battle with his teammates. Coming off an ugly 6-1 loss in Philadelphia a night earlier - one where he was left hung out to dry late - Toronto's No....
Dec 06, 2019