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Federal byelection being held today in Ontario riding previously held by Erin O'Toole
DURHAM, ONTARIO - A federal byelection is being held today in the Ontario riding of Durham to fill the seat left vacant by former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole. O'Toole served as official Oppositio...
Mar 04, 2024

Saskatchewan residents with low incomes worry about not getting carbon rebate
REGINA - Alan Holman says the carbon rebate he gets four times a year from the federal government is crucial for his household budget. Without the funds, the Saskatoon resident, who is on disability a...
Mar 04, 2024

Thai court drops case against former PM Yingluck Shinawatra
BANGKOK (AP) - A Thai court on Monday dropped a charge against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, now living in exile, for mishandling government project expenditure in 2013. It is the latest ...
Mar 03, 2024

Hyman, Oilers march past the Penguins 6-1 for fourth straight win
EDMONTON - Zach Hyman had a pair of goals and Leon Draisaitl had three assists as the Edmonton Oilers waltzed past the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-1 on Sunday. Ryan McLeod and Connor McDavid each had a goal...
Mar 03, 2024

Canucks snap losing streak with 2-1 road win over Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Conor Garland scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and the Vancouver Canucks got back on track with a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. Garland snapped an e...
Mar 03, 2024

NHL roundup: Kaprizov nets another hat trick to help Wild beat Sharks 4-3
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Kirill Kaprizov posted his second hat trick in less than two weeks, scoring the go-ahead goal with 3:59 left to lift the Minnesota Wild past the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Sunday ni...
Mar 03, 2024

Canadian women to face the Americans in CONCACAF W Gold Cup semifinal
Canada will have to get past the United States to make it to the inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup final. The Americans, ranked second in the world, defeated No. 23 Colombia 3-0 in a chippy contest Sunday...
Mar 03, 2024

Jets surge in third period to sink Sabres 5-2
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Morgan Barron scored the tiebreaking goal on a partial breakaway with 6:05 remaining and the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Sunday night for their ninth victory ...
Mar 03, 2024

Nikki Haley wins the District of Columbia’s Republican primary and gets her first 2024 victory
WASHINGTON (AP) - Nikki Haley has won the Republican primary in the District of Columbia, notching her first victory of the 2024 campaign. Her victory Sunday at least temporarily halts Donald Trump's ...
Mar 03, 2024

RJ Barrett helps hurting Raptors past Hornets 111-106; Poeltl leaves game early
TORONTO - RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., had 23 points and nine rebounds as the hurting Toronto Raptors held off the Charlotte Hornets 111-106 on Sunday. Immanuel Quickley had a double-double with 2...
Mar 03, 2024