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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon asks Canadians to commit to kindness in year-end message
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is calling on Canadians to commit themselves to kindness in her annual year-end message. The Governor General says the year 2023 presented challenges brought on by climat...
Dec 29, 2023
Trends for 2024 from the Old Farmer's Almanac
The Old Farmer's Almanac has some predictions for trends in 2024.The almanac's Jack Burnett says that includes some fashion trends."For example, the outlook for women for this coming year are suits an...
Dec 29, 2023
In the news today: Palestinians streaming into Rafah as Israeli offensive widens
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Tens of thousands of Palestinians stream into Rafah as Israel expands its offen...
Dec 29, 2023
Ottawa agrees climate adaptation saves money, but experts ask: where's the funding?
Canada's first-ever climate adaptation strategy was little more than six weeks old when fast-moving wildfires swept through communities in British Columbia's southern Interior, forcing thousands to fl...
Dec 29, 2023
Warm weather wreaks havoc on some B.C. ski hills as lack of snow leaves trails barren
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's abnormally warm winter has left local ski resorts grappling with a lack of snow during the holiday tourism season, as resorts struggle to keep runs open. Fewer than half...
Dec 29, 2023
Russia unleashes one of the year's biggest aerial barrages against Ukrainian targets
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia launched about 110 missiles overnight as well as drones against Ukrainian targets in one of the biggest barrages of the year, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Fri...
Dec 29, 2023
Andrei Svechnikov scores 3 times as Carolina Hurricanes beat Montreal Canadiens 5-3
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Andrei Svechnikov scored three times and Jesper Fast had two goals, helping Antti Raanta and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 on Thursday night. Svechnikov ...
Dec 28, 2023
Zach Hyman keys fast start as the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Zach Hyman, Evan Bouchard and Ryan McLeod each had a goal and an assist in the first period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0 on Thursday night. Leon Draisa...
Dec 28, 2023
Philadelphia Flyers stifle Vancouver Canucks in 4-1 win
VANCOUVER - A three-goal flurry late in the second period allowed the Philadelphia Flyers to ease to a 4-1 win and snap the Vancouver Canucks' nine-game point streak on Thursday night. Egor Zamula, Se...
Dec 28, 2023
Celtics send Detroit to NBA record-tying 28th straight loss, beating Pistons 128-122 in OT
BOSTON (AP) - Hoping to avoid a 28th straight loss that would match the longest losing streak in NBA history, the Detroit Pistons forced overtime against the league-best Celtics on Thursday night befo...
Dec 28, 2023