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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
Svechnikov and Fast help the Carolina Hurricanes top the 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
Blue Jays re-sign Kiermaier to one-year, US$10.5 million contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have re-signed centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier to a one-year, US$10.5-million contract. Kiermaier won a gold glove in his first season with the Blue Jays in 2023. On off...
Dec 28, 2023
Chief J. Wilton Littlechild of Maskwacis promoted to Companion of The Order of Canada
The Order of Canada announced a slate of new appointees Thursday, and it includes a promotion for one important figure from central Alberta.That is Chief J. Wilton Littlechild, who receives the promot...
Dec 28, 2023
Maine bars Trump from ballot as US Supreme Court weighs state authority to block former president
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Maine's Democratic secretary of state on Thursday removed former President Donald Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot under the Constitution's insurrection clause...
Dec 28, 2023
Andersson scores winner to help HC Davos to 4-3 win over Canada at Spengler Cup
DAVOS, Switzerland - Calle Andersson scored with 3:45 left in regulation to lift HC Davos to a 4-3 win over Canada on Thursday at the Spengler Cup. The host team scored three unanswered goals in the t...
Dec 28, 2023
Another death reported since 2021 recall of home bed assist handles: Health Canada
OTTAWA - Health Canada is reminding Canadians about a recall of home bed assist handles after learning of an additional death. Four models of bed handles distributed by Drive Medical were first recall...
Dec 28, 2023
Friends and family mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel
Friends, family and government officials have confirmed that at least seven Canadians were killed when Hamas militants conducted a series of attacks in Israel on Oct. 7. Global Affairs Canada has said...
Dec 28, 2023
Powerhouse Americans dump Swiss side 11-3 at world junior hockey championship
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Jimmy Snuggerud had a natural hat trick in the first period to lead the United States to an 11-3 rout of Switzerland on Thursday at the world junior hockey championship. Gavin Bri...
Dec 28, 2023
Due date for first report by foreign interference inquiry extended to May
OTTAWA - A federal inquiry into foreign interference has been granted a nearly two-month extension to deliver its first report after Commissioner Marie-Jose Hogue requested more time to conduct her wo...
Dec 28, 2023