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Red Wings expect Patrick Kane to make debut Thursday night at home against Sharks
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings say Patrick Kane is ready to make his season debut. Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde told reporters Wednesday that he expects the newly signed veteran to play Thursda...
Dec 06, 2023
MPs to vote on sending Speaker Fergus video controversy to committee
OTTAWA - The House of Commons is debating whether to have a committee determine if Speaker Greg Fergus should be punished for a video message he filmed that was played at a political party convention....
Dec 06, 2023
Soccer icon Christine Sinclair launches foundation to help 'girls with goals'
VANCOUVER - Having closed the door on her international career, Christine Sinclair can now focus on playing for the Portland Thorns - and helping others. While the former Canada captain has said she c...
Dec 06, 2023
B.C. chief coroner Lisa Lapointe retiring, saddened by overdose crisis policy
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe has announced she is leaving her post after 13 years, deeply saddened the province has been unable to reduce the "tragic impacts" of toxic dru...
Dec 06, 2023
Maple Leafs defenceman John Klingberg set for hip surgery, done for the season
TORONTO - Maple Leafs defenceman John Klingberg's season is over. Toronto general manager Brad Treliving told reporters after Wednesday's practice the 31-year-old is set to undergo hip surgery in the ...
Dec 06, 2023
Defence minister announces panel members tasked with reviewing military colleges
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Bill Blair has announced the names of seven people who will be responsible for reviewing Canada's military colleges over the next year. Former Supreme Court justice Louise Ar...
Dec 06, 2023
Connor Bedard is living up to the hype, but the Blackhawks remain one of the NHL's worst teams
CHICAGO (AP) - Asked how he processes losing, Connor Bedard recalled one of his seasons with the Regina Pats - his junior hockey team in Canada. He didn't have to look back very far. After all, the ro...
Dec 06, 2023
Tories threaten to table thousands of amendments and delay rise of House of Commons
OTTAWA - The official Opposition is threatening to delay government work and hold up billions of dollars in spending if the Liberal government doesn't drastically revise its carbon-pricing plan. The C...
Dec 06, 2023
Canada coach Bev Priestman exits a difficult 2023 with a broad smile on her face
VANCOUVER - Canada coach Bev Priestman exits a difficult year with a broad smile on her face. The 10th-ranked Canadian women ride into 2024 on a three-game winning streak, having won five of six outin...
Dec 06, 2023
NHLers talk the art of the reverse hit: 'It can be satisfying'
Charlie McAvoy is happy to have it in his tool belt. The art of landing a reverse hit - when a player, usually a defenceman, with the puck initiates contact before an opponent looking to do the same -...
Dec 06, 2023