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Despite ceasefire, Toronto man says his family needs Canadian help to get out of Gaza
MONTREAL - With one of his sons in a Gaza hospital, Toronto resident Nahed El-Khalidy said the recently announced ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is good news, though it came too late to save his d...
Nov 23, 2023
More than 13,000 people have died in Gaza, officials say as they resume detailed count
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - The director of the Health Ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza says it has resumed its detailed count of casualties from the Israel-Hamas war, and has documented more than 13...
Nov 23, 2023
Newhook scores twice, Canadiens beat Ducks 4-3 to end four-game skid
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Alex Newhook scored with 3:20 remaining for his second goal of the game, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 Wednesday night to snap a four-game losing streak....
Nov 23, 2023
Colorado Avalanche pull away from Vancouver Canucks in third period for 5-2 win
DENVER (AP) - Riley Tufte, called up from the minors earlier in the day, scored the go-ahead goal 24 seconds into the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Wednesda...
Nov 23, 2023
North Stars fall 3-1 in Melfort, see streak snapped at 10 straight
The Battlefords North Stars fell 3-1 Wednesday night in Melfort, as the Mustangs handed the team their first loss since Oct. 26 in Weyburn, snapping their league-high winning streak at 10 straight. Me...
Nov 22, 2023
Juuse Saros stops 24 shots for Nashville Predators in 4-2 win over Calgary Flames
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Juuse Saros made 24 saves and the Nashville Predators extended their winning streak to three games with a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night. Colton Sissons, Ry...
Nov 22, 2023
Yukon finance minister tables public accounts for last fiscal year
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government says it posted a $105-million surplus in the 2022-23 fiscal year, $65 million more than it predicted. Yukon Finance Minister Sandy Silver tabled the territory's publi...
Nov 22, 2023
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich chastises home fans for booing Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich grabbed the microphone and chastised the crowd at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday night, telling fans to stop booing former Spurs all-star Kawhi ...
Nov 22, 2023
Bruins beat Panthers 3-1 in Eastern Conference quarterfinals rematch
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Linus Ullmark stopped 27 shots and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Boston impr...
Nov 22, 2023
Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes help Raptors beat Pacers 132-131
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Pascal Siakam scored 36 points, Scottie Barnes drove for the go-ahead dunk with 27 seconds left, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Indiana Pacers 132-131 on Wednesday night. Barnes ...
Nov 22, 2023