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Survey suggests Canadians becoming more divided over COVID-19, politics
REGINA - A new survey suggests more Canadians are becoming divided, with some saying issues have led them to reduce contact with friends or family. The national phone survey by the Canadian Hub for Ap...
Apr 04, 2022

McDavid, Oilers extend streaks in 6-1 win over Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists to extend his point streak to 13 games, Leon Draisaitl scored his 50th goal of the season, and the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth str...
Apr 03, 2022

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she won't seek second term
HONG KONG (AP) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has announced she will not seek second term. Lam made the announcement Monday at a news conference. Her successor will be picked in May. The Associated Pre...
Apr 03, 2022

Ex-treasury minister wins Costa Rica's presidency in runoff
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) - A former Costa Rican finance minister beat one of the country's former presidents in a presidential runoff election Sunday, according to preliminary results from the vote t...
Apr 03, 2022

Golden Knights edge Canucks 3-2 in overtime, extend win streak to five games
VANCOUVER - Shea Theodore scored 2:05 into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights eked out a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. Jonathan Marchessault had a goal and assist, and Alex Pietrang...
Apr 03, 2022

Former Raptors star Lowry earns long ovation in his long-awaited return to Toronto
TORONTO - Kyle Lowry vowed there wouldn't be tears. The beloved former Raptors point guard made his return to Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, and was feted by an emotional pre-game video tribute...
Apr 03, 2022

Spaun takes Texas Open for first PGA win, first trip to Masters
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - J.J. Spaun won his first PGA Tour event - and his first trip to the Masters - by firing a final-round 69 at the Valero Texas Open on Sunday. In his 147th PGA Tour start, Spaun survi...
Apr 03, 2022

Weighed down by bad reviews, 'Morbius' opens with $39.1M
NEW YORK (AP) - Sony Pictures' Marvel adaptation "Morbius" landed with dismal reviews but still managed to debut with $39.1 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. That was enou...
Apr 03, 2022

MLB looking at electronic system for calling pitches
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Imagine Clayton Kershaw on the mound in Game 7 of the World Series, peering in at his catcher at a big moment. And his catcher flashes ... no sign at all. That day could be comi...
Apr 03, 2022

Federal budget the first important moment for NDP-Liberal pact, says finance critic
OTTAWA - The NDP finance spokesman says his party is watching to see that spending pledges made in a deal with the Liberals are honoured by the government in this week's federal budget. Daniel Blaikie...
Apr 03, 2022