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Top court to decide whether to hear appeals of Alberta couple convicted in son's death
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will decide today whether to hear the appeals of a Calgary couple found guilty of killing their diabetic teenage son. Emil and Rodica Radita were convict...
Feb 13, 2020
Government tells UN it's on track to meet climate goals for power generation
Canada appears poised to rack up a climate-change win, says a recent government report submitted to the United Nations. The federal report filed last month says Canada is on track ...
Feb 13, 2020
Philippines notifies US of intent to end major security pact
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines notified the United States on Tuesday it would end a major security pact allowing American forces to train in the country, in the most serious threat under Presid...
Feb 12, 2020
Jacob Markstrom with 49-save shutout, Canucks beat Blackhawks 3-0
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks were not going to lose on the night Daniel and Henrik Sedin's numbers were retired. Jacob Markstrom made a career-high 49 saves as Vancouver defeated the Chicago Blac...
Feb 12, 2020
Congressman Lewis to receive NAACP honour at awards show
ATLANTA - The NAACP is honouring John Lewis for his Congressional service and long history as a civil rights activist. The nation's oldest civil rights organization announced Tuesday that it will best...
Feb 12, 2020
Flames use fast start to beat Sharks 6-2
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Milan Lucic and Tobias Rieder scored in a span of 34 seconds early in the first period, Matthew Tkachuk added a highlight-reel tally in the third, and the Calgary Flames beat the Sa...
Feb 12, 2020
Markstrom sharp as Canucks top Predators to open "Sedin Week"
VANCOUVER - The final score made the win look easy, but Jacob Markstrom was the difference as the Vancouver Canucks snapped their four-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over the Nashville Predators on...
Feb 12, 2020
Canucks honour Daniel and Henrik Sedin with jersey retirement ceremony
VANCOUVER - They hold every significant scoring record in Vancouver Canucks franchise history. Now, after 17 seasons in Canucks uniforms, Daniel and Henrik Sedin have their numbers hanging in the raft...
Feb 12, 2020
Raptors beat T'Wolves to win a Canadian-record 15 consecutive games
TORONTO - Through 15 consecutive victories, the Toronto Raptors have proven fearless in the face of adversity, unfazed by countless injuries. And they've made Canadian pro sports history in the p...
Feb 12, 2020
Canada's Adam Hadwin excited to be a father, enjoying return to PGA Tour
To say it's been a busy start to 2020 for Adam Hadwin is an understatement. Hadwin took a break from golf after his wife Jessica gave birth to their daughter Maddox on Jan. 8, insuring he could s...
Feb 12, 2020