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Blue Jays score five runs in first inning and roll to 6-1 victory over Giants
TORONTO - George Springer had three hits and starter Trevor Richards threw three strong innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre. The ...
Jun 28, 2023
Flames pick Samuel Honzek 16th overall at NHL draft
NASHVILLE - The Calgary Flames selected Samuel Honzek with the No. 16 pick in the 2023 NHL draft Wednesday. Honzek, a six-foot-three, 195-pound forward, had 56 points (23, 33) in 43 games with the Wes...
Jun 28, 2023
Canucks select Tom Willander 11th overall at NHL draft
NASHVILLE - The Vancouver Canucks selected Tom Willander with the No. 11 pick in the 2023 NHL draft Wednesday. Willander, a six-foot-one, 180-pound defenceman, had 25 points (four goals, 21 assists) i...
Jun 28, 2023
Canadiens select David Reinbacher with No. 5 pick at NHL draft
NASHVILLE - The Montreal Canadiens selected David Reinbacher with the fifth-overall pick at the 2023 NHL draft Wednesday. The six-foot-two, 194-pound defenceman from Austria, had 22 points (three goal...
Jun 28, 2023
Calgary’s new cancer centre to be named after Arthur Child following $50M donation
CALGARY, AB - Calgary's newly built cancer centre has received a $50-million donation from the Arthur J.E. Child Foundation.The donation, announced at a news conference Wednesday, means the $1.4-billi...
Jun 28, 2023
Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature
Albertans are invited to spend Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature.On Saturday, July 1, from noon to 5 p.m., visitors can enjoy free entertainment and activities for all ages at one of the most pict...
Jun 28, 2023
Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff talks Dubois trade; buyout an option for Wheeler
NASHVILLE - Kevin Cheveldayoff acquired Pierre-Luc Dubois in hopes the star centre would be with Winnipeg Jets for the rest of his career. When it became apparent that was no longer in the cards, the ...
Jun 28, 2023
Joint Communique: Western Premiers’ Conference
Canada's Western premiers say their focus moving forward is on the economy, affordability and future prosperity.Premiers of Canada's Western provinces and territories met in Whistler, B.C., to discuss...
Jun 28, 2023
Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee block portions of transgender youth care bans
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee blocked portions of bans on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, handing down the rulings just days before the statutes were set...
Jun 28, 2023
Thunderstorm watches, heat warnings issued around the Peace
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Grande Prairie-Beaverlodge-Valleyview forecast area.The weather office says conditions are favorable for the development of storms tha...
Jun 28, 2023