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Stars' Pete DeBoer reflects on win-filled coaching career: 'Fantastic journey'
Pete DeBoer was the NHL's youngest coach and unsure how long he would last. The Florida Panthers had just hired the 40-year-old from the Ontario Hockey League's Kitchener Rangers in June 2008, passing...
Jan 15, 2025
Caretaker in B.C. woman's starvation death says little support seen from management
BURNABY, B.C. - The caregiver of a woman who starved to death says the homecare organization she worked for provided little support for things such as prescribed pain medication or nutritional support...
Jan 15, 2025
The idea of hitting the free-agent market isn't a concerning one for veteran Ellis
Avery Ellis has been down this road before. The veteran American defensive lineman is slated to become a CFL free agent Feb. 11. Ellis, 30, would like to remain with the Montreal Alouettes, but if tha...
Jan 15, 2025
Simon Fraser University confirms football won't be returning to the B.C. school
BURNABY, B.C. - It's official: Football won't be returning to Simon Fraser University. The Burnaby, B.C., school announced Wednesday that football, discontinued in 2023 after the Texas-based Lone Star...
Jan 15, 2025
Jets acquire Phillips from Blackhawks for Kuzmin in swap of defencemen
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have acquired defenceman Isaak Phillips from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenceman Dmitry Kuzmin, the NHL club announced Wednesday. Phillips, 23, has scored a ...
Jan 15, 2025
Fraser stresses need for unity, hard work and pride as he takes charge of Toronto FC
TORONTO - Toronto FC formally introduced Robin Fraser as its 15th head coach Wednesday, hoping the former TFC assistant coach can lead the club back to its former glory. The 58-year-old Fraser was a k...
Jan 15, 2025
Gravel roads ice advisory issued by the County of Grande Prairie
The County of Grande Prairie has sent an advisory regarding icy conditions on all gravel roads. The county says all graders are "currently scarifying all roads," however, the current warm weather and ...
Jan 15, 2025
Struggling Penguins to place 2-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry on waivers
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Penguins could be moving on from two-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry. The club announced it would place Jarry on waivers Wednesday afternoon. The 29-year-old Ja...
Jan 15, 2025
Caring Society tries to force Canada back to the table to talk child welfare reform
OTTAWA - The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society is calling on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal to force the federal government back to the negotiation table on First Nations child welfare...
Jan 15, 2025
Global temperatures this year to rival 2024's record-breaking heat: climate officials
Canadian climate officials say this year's average global temperature is set to rival 2024's record-breaking heat, and is virtually guaranteed to be hotter than any year on record before 2023. Scienti...
Jan 15, 2025