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In the news today: Canada's health-care spending to reach $372 billion in 2024
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Health-care spending expected to outpace economy and reach $372 billion in 2024: CIHI The Canadian Institute f...
Nov 07, 2024
'Aging membership, aging buildings:' Some legion branches struggle to keep doors open
MONTREAL - The Royal Canadian Legion branch in Montreal's Verdun borough meets once a week in a community centre space it rents by the hour, less than 500 metres from the elegant brick building it sol...
Nov 07, 2024
Who ruined Hobo Hot Springs? Ministry investigates as mystery roils Harrison, B.C.
Stories passed down from elders tell how First Nations from afar would paddle their canoes to bathe in the hot springs on the territory of the Sts'ailes First Nation. They believed the water contained...
Nov 07, 2024
How to care for your mental health if you're struggling with U.S. election result
TORONTO - The Canadian Psychological Association says the U.S. election has worldwide impact and it's normal for many Canadians to have strong emotions about it - whether they're positive or negative....
Nov 07, 2024
Lacey Eden scores 2 of the United States' 5 goals in the first period and the Americans rout Canada
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Wisconsin senior Lacey Eden scored two of the United States' five first-period goals and the Americans routed Canada 7-2 on Wednesday night in the opener of the Rivalry Series....
Nov 06, 2024
DeMar DeRozan scores 27 points to lead the Kings past the Raptors 122-107
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points in a record-setting performance and the Sacramento Kings beat the Toronto Raptors 122-107 on Wednesday night. Domantas Sabonis added 17 points,...
Nov 06, 2024
Golden Knights end road woes to spoil McDavid's return for Oilers
EDMONTON - Their first road win of the season was a memorable one for the Vegas Golden Knights. Noah Hanifin had a pair of third-period goals as the Golden Knights came from behind to shock the Edmont...
Nov 06, 2024
Capitals continue hot start with 3-2 win over Predators
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to reach 861 in his career, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling Nashville Predators 3-2 on Wednesda...
Nov 06, 2024
Oilers fall 4-2 to Golden Knights in McDavid's return from injury
EDMONTON - Noah Hanifin had a pair of goals as the Vegas Golden Knights won their first road game of the season, coming from behind to shock the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Wednesday. Jack Eichel had a goa...
Nov 06, 2024
Saskatchewan's Jason Ackerman improves to 6-0 at mixed curling nationals
SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. - Saskatchewan's Jason Ackerman remained undefeated on Wednesday with a 7-4 win over Newfoundland and Labrador's Trent Skanes at the Canadian mixed curling championship. After g...
Nov 06, 2024