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Marchand, Fleury, Kucherov named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Boston Bruins left-wing Brad Marchand, Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury and Tampa Bay Lightning right-wing Nikita Kucherov have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. ...
Jan 17, 2022
Iqaluit sets up filling station with river water after complaints of fuel smell
IQALUIT, NUNAVUT - The City of Iqaluit has set up a water-filling station after traces of fuel were found in the Nunavut capital's drinking water last week for the second time in recent months. Iqalui...
Jan 17, 2022
Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner placed in NHL's COVID-19 protocol
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers placed goaltender Stuart Skinner into the NHL's COVID-19 protocol on Monday. The 23-year-old was recalled from the team's taxi squad Saturday before allowing five goals ...
Jan 17, 2022
Toronto FC signs young forward Jordan Perruzza to a new long-term contract
Toronto FC has signed forward Jordan Perruzza to a new contract that runs through 2024 with an option for 2025. The native of Woodbridge, Ont., who turned 21 on Sunday, made seven appearances with one...
Jan 17, 2022
Raiders look for redemption in Red Deer
The Prince Albert Raiders hope to rebound on the road as they continue their Alberta road trip.On Monday, the Raiders head to Red Deer to face the Rebels in the third game of their four-game trek thro...
Jan 17, 2022
NAR asks tri-community residents to support Betty White Challenge
Local animal shelters and rescue organizations around the world will benefit from the Betty White Challenge.Today would have been the late Betty White's 100 birthday if she hadn't passed away on Dec. ...
Jan 17, 2022
B.C. Lions add former defensive lineman John Bowman to their coaching staff
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions added former stalwart defensive lineman John Bowman to their coaching staff Monday. Bowman, the Montreal Alouettes career leader in sacks (134), will serve as the Lions defe...
Jan 17, 2022
Alberta Court of Appeal upholds sentence for man who killed Calgary Stampeder
CALGARY - The Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld the sentence of a man who shot and killed a C-F-L football player outside a Calgary nightclub in 2016. The Appeal Court unanimously dismissed a challen...
Jan 17, 2022
Sudanese forces open fire on anti-coup protesters, killing 7
CAIRO (AP) - Sudanese security forces opened fire on protesters Monday, killing at least seven people and wounding around 100 others in the country's capital in one of the deadliest days since an Octo...
Jan 17, 2022
Health Canada authorizes antiviral COVID-19 pill
Health Canada authorized a blend of two antiviral drugs Monday to treat adults with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms who are at high risk of progressing to serious disease.The government department ...
Jan 17, 2022