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Finland breezes by Hungary 5-0 to finish preliminary play unbeaten at women's worlds
BRAMPTON, Ont. - Sanni Ahola delivered a 15-save shutout and five different players scored as Finland earned a 5-0 victory over Hungary on Monday at the world women's hockey championship. Nelli Laitin...
Apr 10, 2023
Islanders' Horvat clarifies 'better than Vancouver' comment
WASHINGTON (AP) - Bo Horvat on Monday attempted to clarify a comment he made after a weekend victory by his New York Islanders that caught the ire of fans back home in Vancouver. Horvat was asked afte...
Apr 10, 2023
MacKinnon, Eberle, Lyon named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Colorado centre Nathan MacKinnon, Seattle right-winger Jordan Eberle and Florida goaltender Alex Lyon are the NHL's three stars of the week. MacKinnon was tied for the league lead in goals ...
Apr 10, 2023
More than 40 per cent of Canadian farm operators to retire by 2033: report
A new report says more than 40 per cent of farm operators will retire over the next decade, leaving Canada with a shortage.The report from the Royal Bank of Canada, Boston Consulting Group Centre for ...
Apr 10, 2023
2023’s winners for Name the Puppy contest
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have announced the winners of the 2023 Name the Puppy contest open to kids.Mounties say the winning names will be given to the first 13 puppies born at the Pol...
Apr 10, 2023
Ottawa to negotiate schedule for new icebreakers as existing fleet nears end of life
OTTAWA - The federal government says it doesn't know when Quebec shipyard Chantier Davie will deliver a fleet of new icebreakers to the Canadian Coast Guard. Officials say the schedule will depend on ...
Apr 10, 2023
Rattlesnakes to start coming out of hibernation
Medicine Hat, AB-Warmer weather is arriving in Medicine Hat. The return of warmer days also means prairie rattlesnakes will be emerging from hibernation.Rattlesnakes are common in this part of Souther...
Apr 10, 2023
Liberals expand loans and grants in budget, but students hoping for more next year
OTTAWA - This year's federal budget sets aside more than $800 million to expand loans and grants for the upcoming school year, but students are looking forward to permanent changes to financial assist...
Apr 10, 2023
Veteran Kadeisha Buchanan the latest injury setback for Canada coach Bev Priestman
Canada's injury list has grown ahead of Tuesday's friendly with fifth-ranked France in Le Mans. Canada Soccer says veteran defender Kadeisha Buchanan has returned to Chelsea, her English club team, fo...
Apr 10, 2023
Dalai Lama apologizes after video shows him kissing boy
DHARAMSALA, India (AP) - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama apologized Monday after a video showing him kissing a child on the lips triggered criticism. A statement posted on his official website...
Apr 10, 2023