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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll ask for a vote of confidence in December
BERLIN (AP) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way forward for an early parliamentary election in February. Scholz declared ...
Nov 13, 2024
Hockey Canada summit to tackle sexism, gender-based violence, homophobia, transphobia
You can play the game hard and also be respectful of differences is the message Normand Hector wants to send at Hockey Canada's second Beyond The Boards summit. Hector is Thursday's keynote speaker ki...
Nov 13, 2024
Canucks' rookie Lekkerimaki earns praise from coach, teammates in NHL debut
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Canucks defenceman Erik Brannstrom offered forward Jonathan Lekkerimaki some advice as the two walked to the rink for the Swedish rookie's first NHL game Tuesday night. "I just t...
Nov 13, 2024
In the news today: Justin Trudeau and Canada criticized by Donald Trump's appointees
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump's appointees have criticized Trudeau, warned of border issues with Canada Donald Trump's second administ...
Nov 13, 2024
Trump's appointees have criticized Trudeau, warned of border issues with Canada
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump's second administration is filling up with some of his most loyal supporters and many of the people landing top jobs have been critical of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and s...
Nov 13, 2024
What do you do when a goose dies in your backyard, amid concerns about avian flu?
Carolyn Law didn't think much of it when a snow goose landed in her Richmond, B.C., backyard, on Halloween. But hours later it had barely moved. Then it started bobbing its head repeatedly. About eigh...
Nov 13, 2024
NHL roundup: Jets rout Rangers 7-3 to post seventh straight win
NEW YORK (AP) - Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor each scored twice, Connor Hellebuyck made 33 saves, and the Winnipeg Jets won their seventh straight, 6-3 over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Gab...
Nov 12, 2024
McDavid's 4-point night leaves him one shy of 1,000-point milestone
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid is just one point away from writing yet another illustrious chapter in his already storied career. McDavid had a goal and three assists, including setting up Leon Draisaitl's...
Nov 12, 2024
Canucks' Pettersson marks birthday with two points, 3-1 win over Flames
VANCOUVER - Elias Pettersson, celebrating his 26th birthday, tied the game on the power play early in the second period and assisted on Erik Brannstrom's goal in the third as the Vancouver Canucks def...
Nov 12, 2024
Draisaitl, McDavid fuel Oilers' 4-3 OT victory over Islanders
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl had a pair of goals, including the overtime winner, and Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists to move just one point shy of 1,000 for his career as the Edmonton Oilers ...
Nov 12, 2024