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Jacques Martin happy to be back in a familiar place with the Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - History has a strange way of repeating itself sometimes. The first time Jacques Martin stepped behind the Senators bench just over 27 years ago, he faced the Pittsburgh Penguins - the same op...
Dec 23, 2023
Attendance concerns, performance woes among many issues on domestic curling scene
Curling Canada's new chief executive officer will have a long to-do list when they take on the job next year. Danny Lamoureux is serving as interim CEO after Katherine Henderson left to become preside...
Dec 23, 2023
Leaders of two Quebec teachers unions approve partial deal with provincial government
QUEBEC - Two Quebec teachers unions say their leadership has approved a partial agreement with the government after weeks of participating in larger public sector strikes. The Fdration des syndicats d...
Dec 23, 2023
Quebec police searching for 4-year-old girl who fell into river
DOLBEAU-MISTASSINI, Que. - Quebec provincial police are searching for a four-year-old girl who fell into a river in a region north of Quebec City on Friday afternoon. Police Sergeant Hugues Beaulieu s...
Dec 23, 2023
Ukrainian watchmaker fixes Newfoundland clock tower that hasn't told time in decades
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - In an improbable confluence of geopolitical strife, childhood wonder and salty air, a Ukrainian watchmaker has repaired a 118-year-old clock in eastern Newfoundland that hadn't told...
Dec 23, 2023
Nino Niederreiter's three-point night paces Jets to 5-1 win over Bruins
WINNIPEG - Nino Niederreiter scored a pair of power-play goals and had an assist to help the Winnipeg Jets defeat the Boston Bruins 5-1 in front of a season-high 14,405 fans at Canada Life Centre on F...
Dec 22, 2023
Juraj Slafkovsky scores as Montreal Canadiens rally past Chicago Blackhawks 5-2
CHICAGO (AP) - Juraj Slafkovsky, Nick Suzuki and David Savard each had a goal and an assist, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Friday night. Mitchell Stephens and Josh Ande...
Dec 22, 2023
Kane scores twice, again in shootout as Red Wings end skid with 7-6 win over Flyers
DETROIT (AP) - Patrick Kane had two goals during Detroit's five-goal first period and also scored during the shootout as the Red Wings snapped a four-game losing streak with a 7-6 victory over the Phi...
Dec 22, 2023
Warren Foegele, Ryan McLeod help Oilers rally for 4-3 win over Rangers
NEW YORK (AP) - Warren Foegele and Ryan McLeod each had a goal and an assist in Edmonton's four-goal third period, helping the Oilers beat the New York Rangers 4-3 on Friday night. Zach Hyman and Evan...
Dec 22, 2023
Jamal Murray helps defending champion Nuggets outlast Nets 122-117
NEW YORK (AP) - Jamal Murray scored 32 points, Nikola Jokic had 29 points and 11 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets held off the Brooklyn Nets 122-117 on Friday night for their third straight victory. Aa...
Dec 22, 2023