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'We are heartbroken and completely devastated': Nation grieves after Humboldt crash claims 15
Waves of support continue to pour in after the Humboldt Broncos team bus collided with a semi-truck, killing 15 and injuring 14 players and staff members. As the community and province of Saskatchewan...
Apr 7, 2018
NHLers reflect on junior hockey's bus culture in wake of Humboldt crash
Long before the chartered flights that come with life in the NHL, a 14-hour bus ride wouldn’t be out of the question for Morgan Rielly. First in Grade 9 when we went away to boarding school in W...
Apr 7, 2018
Police looking for woman accused of stealing rock worth US$17,500
Toronto police are looking for a woman accused of stealing a rock with an inscription from Japanese artist Yoko Ono that was valued at US$17,500. Police allege that last month, a woman entered the Gar...
Apr 7, 2018
United puts City's title celebrations on hold with 3-2 win
MANCHESTER, England - Manchester United delayed the English Premier League title celebrations of fierce rival Manchester City after coming from two goals down to win 3-2 in a thrilling derby on Saturd...
Apr 7, 2018
Text of the prime minister's statement on the Humboldt Broncos bus crash
Text of a statement issued by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the Humboldt Broncos bus crash: An entire country is in shock and mourning today as we learn more about the tragic bus crash involving th...
Apr 7, 2018
Reaction to Humboldt Broncos team bus crash
Here is some of the reaction on Twitter and from statements issued by prominent people in Canada and internationally to the bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos: “Just spoke to @JustinTrudea...
Apr 7, 2018
Humboldt team bus crash brings back memories of 1974 Quebec tragedy
MONTREAL - The deadly Saskatchewan crash between a semi-trailer and bus carrying a junior hockey team brought back painful memories of another tragic accident that happened in Quebec in 1974, accordin...
Apr 7, 2018
Canada's Gushue goes for gold again in men's curling championship
LAS VEGAS - Brad Gushue is a win away from repeating as men’s world curling champion. His team from St. John’s, N.L., clashes with Sweden’s Niklas Edin in Sunday’s final. That&...
Apr 7, 2018
'Horrific, horrific accident': Hockey world in shock after Humboldt bus crash
TORONTO - On almost any other morning, Mike Babcock’s pre-game chat with reporters might begin with banter about his line combinations, scratches or the playoffs set to begin next week. Saturday...
Apr 7, 2018
Former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy reacts to Humboldt Broncos bus crash
CALGARY - As the country continues to mourn the deaths of 14 people killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy says he can relate to the grief people are feeling in th...
Apr 7, 2018