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'It's pretty calculated': NHLers on video coaches and their split-second decisions
Morgan Rielly was working his way back from injury. The Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman found himself in the bowels of Scotiabank Arena one evening as his teammates battled in front of a packed house. ...
Dec 04, 2024
Home Depot looks to build on 2026 FIFA World Cup audience in Canada, U.S. and Mexico
The FIFA World Cup is more than a soccer showcase. It's big business with the 2022 men's tournament in Qatar engaging five billion fans across all media, from linear TV to digital and social media, ac...
Dec 04, 2024
Highlights from the December 2 meeting of city council
Grande Prairie City Council held its second -last meeting of 2024 on Monday. The items council discussed included the following:2025 Operating and Capital BudgetCouncil approved its new 2025 operating...
Dec 04, 2024
Pressure rises on federal government to intervene in Canada Post strike
OTTAWA - The business community is ramping up pressure on the federal government to intervene in the ongoing Canada Post strike, which is on its 20th day. The Retail Council of Canada said Tuesday tha...
Dec 04, 2024
In the news today: Services affected by Canada Post strike
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Strike disrupts mail-in cancer screening kits, drivers' licence renewals, book loans Canadians waiting on gove...
Dec 04, 2024
Assembly of First Nations chiefs turn attention to child welfare
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations special chiefs assembly continues today, with child welfare expected to be one of the main agenda items. Nine resolutions are dedicated to reforming the First Na...
Dec 04, 2024
Flames re-establish winning ways at home in an emotional Gaudreau tribute game
CALGARY - An emotional and symbolic game now behind them on the NHL calendar, the Calgary Flames want to continue the kind of play at the Saddledome that once had them flirting with the division lead....
Dec 03, 2024
Democrat Adam Gray captures California's 13th US House District, ousting Republican Rep. John Duarte
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Democrat Adam Gray captured California's 13th Congressional District on Tuesday, unseating Republican Rep. John Duarte in the final U.S. House contest to be decided this year. Gray'...
Dec 03, 2024
Barbashev's goal and Hill's 28 saves lead Golden Knights to 1-0 win over Oilers
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Ivan Barbashev scored on a rush midway through the second period and Adin Hill made 28 saves as the Vegas Golden Knights blanked Edmonton 1-0 on Tuesday night to end the Oilers' three...
Dec 03, 2024
NHL roundup: Avalanche rally from four-goal deficit to beat Sabres 5-4
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Artturi Lehkonen scored with 4:22 left, and the Colorado Avalanche overcame a four-goal deficit in a 5-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. Nathan MacKinnon scored twic...
Dec 03, 2024