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Early returns show Putin has nearly 88% of the vote in election where opposition was stifled
Russian officials released early returns Sunday showing President Vladimir Putin has nearly 88% of the vote in an election where he stifled the opposition. The vote, which holds little suspense, is ta...
Mar 17, 2024
No stranger to firsts, TFC teenager Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty opens MLS scoring account
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty has been around long enough at Toronto FC that it's hard to believe he's still only 19. Signing a homegrown contract as a 15-year-old - in January 2020 - gives you a long runwa...
Mar 17, 2024
In B.C.'s forests, a debate over watershed science with lives and billions at stake
Ross Muirhead stood at the edge of a forestry cut blockfilled with stumps, rain pelting down as he watched water rushing over the barren ground. Theenvironmental advocatewas storm watching during the ...
Mar 17, 2024
Sri Lankan family slain in Ottawa to be remembered at funeral service today
OTTAWA - The victims of a mass killing in Ottawa will be remembered today at a multi-faith funeral service. The service is open to the public and scheduled for 1 p.m. at the city's Infinity Convention...
Mar 17, 2024
'Resurgence' of French in Maine gives francophones hope, but fears, challenges remain
MONTREAL - For decades, Cecile Thornton had little motivation to speak French. Born into the minority francophone community in Lewiston, Maine, she says she and her family were often the target of rid...
Mar 17, 2024
Lehkonen scores in OT as rolling Avalanche tip Oilers 3-2
EDMONTON - Artturi Lehkonen scored with one second remaining in overtime as the Colorado Avalanche battled their way to a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Nathan MacKinnon sent it acr...
Mar 16, 2024
Ovechkin scores as Washington Capitals edge Vancouver Canucks 2-1
VANCOUVER - Alex Ovechkin inched his way closer to the top of the history books Saturday with a goal that lifted his Washington Capitals to a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks. Ovechkin now sits at 8...
Mar 16, 2024
Bulldogs back in win column with 4-3 victory over Oilers
The Blackfalds Bulldogs returned to the win column on Saturday night with a 4-3 victory against the Okotoks Oilers at the Eagle Builders Centre. In their first of back-to-back home games, the team bro...
Mar 16, 2024
Whitecaps score three first-half goals to dump Dallas 3-1
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Brian White had a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Whitecaps scored three goals in the first half and beat Dallas 3-1 on Saturday night. Vancouver (2-0-1) has won two straigh...
Mar 16, 2024
Dallas Stars unveil statue of Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Stars unveiled a statue of Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano during Saturday night's home game against the Los Angeles Kings. Modano is the franchise leader in goals, assists a...
Mar 16, 2024