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5 people killed as train strikes vehicle in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - A train derailed and overturned after striking a vehicle in southern Hungary early Tuesday, leaving five people dead and others injured, police said. The accident occurred jus...
Apr 05, 2022
Canadians face barriers in bid to join international legion fighting in Ukraine
OTTAWA - When Paul Hughes crossed into Ukraine to help fight the Russians early last month, he expected he would be armed and taken to the front lines. But he couldn't get a weapon or ammunition. The ...
Apr 05, 2022
Climate goal costs, anti-online child abuse legislation : In The News for April 5
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 5 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Apr 05, 2022
Rise in online child abuse prompts call for new law forcing removal of harmful images
OTTAWA - One of Canada's foremost experts on child protection online said she is "very optimistic" that a panel advising cabinet ministers about combating online harm can map out a way to protect mino...
Apr 05, 2022
Gaudreau scores twice, Flames get key 3-2 victory over Kings
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Johnny Gaudreau had two goals and an assist, and the Calgary Flames extended their lead in the Pacific Division with a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. Elias ...
Apr 04, 2022
Kansas rallies, beats North Carolina 72-69 to win NCAA title
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Kansas brought its fourth NCAA title back home Monday thanks to a second-half flurry that erased a 16-point deficit and eventually overcame North Carolina 72-69 in an epic battle of...
Apr 04, 2022
Kansas tops North Carolina 72-69 to win national title
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Kansas pulled off the biggest comeback in national championship history Saturday night, getting a big game from David McCormack, crucial shots from Remy Martin and surviving a tying...
Apr 04, 2022
Matthews has 3 goals, Maple Leafs beat Lightning 6-2
TAMPA, Fla (AP) - Auston Matthews had three goals to tie the franchise single-season record for goals with 54, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 on Monday night. Matthews, w...
Apr 04, 2022
Canada star Alphonso Davies named top CONCACAF men's player for 2021
Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies has been named CONCACAF 2021 men's player of the year after helping Canada qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986. CONCACAF, the soccer federation...
Apr 04, 2022
Decorated Canadian sprint canoeist Laurence Vincent-Lapointe retires
Decorated Canadian sprint caoneist Laurence Vincent-Lapointe is retiring months after earning a pair of medals in her Olympic debut. The 29-year-old from Trois-Rivires, Que., announced her retirement ...
Apr 04, 2022