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Canada, South Korea launch talks on defence, security intelligence sharing
OTTAWA - Canada and South Korea have launched talks aimed at sharing defence and security information as the two countries work to counter increasing threats from Russia and China. The agreement to de...
Apr 15, 2023
U.S. routs Czechia 9-1 in women's world hockey championship semifinal
BRAMPTON, Ont. - The United States beat Czechia 9-1 on Saturday to book a spot in the women's world hockey championship gold medal game for a 22nd consecutive time. Forwards Hilary Knight, Amanda Kess...
Apr 15, 2023
Robertson, Burns, Brossoit named NHL three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Dallas forward Jason Robertson, Carolina defenceman Brent Burns and Vegas goaltender Laurent Brossoit have been named the NHL's three stars of the week to end the regular season. Robertson ...
Apr 15, 2023
Hockey Canada announces roster for 2023 men's U18 world championship
CALGARY - Hockey Canada has announced its roster for the upcoming 2023 men's under-18 world championship. The roster includes 22 players (three goalies, seven defencemen and 12 forwards), eight of whi...
Apr 15, 2023
Trudeau's cross-country town halls are back with a new format — and new skeptics
OTTAWA - Every town hall begins the same way: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives in a blue or white shirt with rolled-up sleeves, takes the microphone, waxes poetic about the state of the world and...
Apr 15, 2023
Blue Jackets fire coach Brad Larsen after 2 seasons
Brad Larsen has been fired as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after two seasons without a playoff appearance, a move general manager Jarmo Kekalainen called "absolutely a necessary change that we n...
Apr 15, 2023
Camp Tamarack supported by art show and fundraiser at NWP
The Northwestern Polytechnic Douglas J. Cardinal Concourse will be host to an art show and fundraiser on Saturday night. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and will go to 10:30 p.m., with refreshments and ...
Apr 15, 2023
Sustained firing heard in Sudanese capital amid tensions
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) - Sustained firing was heard in the Sudanese capital Saturday morning amid tensions between the military and the country's powerful paramilitary forces. The firing could be heard ...
Apr 15, 2023
Proposed shark tourism project has to walk fine line to balance benefits and safety
A proposed tourism project off the coast of Nova Scotia to let people watch great white sharks through the bars of a submerged cage requires a balancing act between sightseeing and the needs of the an...
Apr 15, 2023
Explosion at Japan port during PM Kishida visit, no injuries
TOKYO (AP) - A loud explosion occurred at a western Japanese port on Saturday during Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit, but there were no injuries, Japan's NHK television reported. Kishida was unha...
Apr 14, 2023