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Columbus coach Tortorella drives Blue Jackets into showdown with Bruins
COLUMBUS, Ohio - John Tortorella was being battered on social media a month or so ago by doubters who thought his act had gotten stale in Columbus. The 60-year-old Tortorella, the argument went, was h...
Apr 25, 2019
Tsilqhot'in wildfire report calls for Indigenous-rooted training, infrastructure
VANCOUVER - The leader of a First Nation nearly encircled by blazes during one of the worst wildfires seasons in British Columbia's history says building firefighting capacity is urgent as another sea...
Apr 25, 2019
Ex-Vice-President Biden launches 2020 presidential campaign
WASHINGTON - Former Vice-President Joe Biden formally joined the crowded Democratic presidential contest on Thursday, betting that his working-class appeal and ties to Barack Obama's presidency will h...
Apr 25, 2019
Delay of game calls, goalie interference top worst rules for NHLers: survey
The pace and excitement of 3-on-3 overtime isn't just a thrill for hockey fans - NHL players love it too. An Associated Press/Canadian Press survey of NHLPA representatives from all 31 teams...
Apr 25, 2019
Voters in Prince Edward Island elect Tory minority amid Green surge
CHARLOTTETOWN - Voters in P.E.I. have shed their century-old embrace of the Island's two-party system, electing a Tory minority government and handing the upstart Green party offic...
Apr 25, 2019
In the news today, April 23
Three stories in the news for Tuesday, April 23 --- IT'S ELECTION DAY IN PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND It's election day in Prince Edward Island and voter turnout is expected to be strong. More than&...
Apr 25, 2019
'This tragedy forced the light out:' Toronto marks anniversary of van attack
TORONTO - As family members, friends and strangers braved the rain Tuesday to honour the victims of the Yonge Street van attack, one man stood by the memorial marking the one-year anniversar...
Apr 25, 2019
Commemorative loonie marking progress for LGBTQ2 people unveiled in Toronto
TORONTO - The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a commemorative loonie Tuesday to mark what it called a key milestone for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirited people, with ...
Apr 25, 2019
In the news today, April 25
Five stories in the news for Thursday, April 25 --- WILSON RAYBOULD: FEDS WANT TO JUST 'MANAGE THE PROBLEM' OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES Former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould said the Libera...
Apr 25, 2019
Lou Williams, Clippers force Game 6 against champ Warriors
OAKLAND, Calif. - Lou Williams hit a fadeaway jumper with 1:29 left and finished with 33 points and 10 assists, the Warriors uncharacteristically clanked shots much of the second half and couldn't mak...
Apr 25, 2019