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Flames' Kylington nearing return to action after lengthy absence for personal reasons
CALGARY - Defenceman Oliver Kylington has taken a step closer to rejoining the Calgary Flames. The NHL club said Thursday that Kylington has been assigned to the American Hockey League's Calgary Wrang...
Jan 4, 2024
Avian flu feared in Canadian polar bears after disease kills bear in Alaska
Scientists fear Canadian polar bears may be threatened by the spread of avian flu after officials confirmed the disease killed a bear in Alaska. University of Alberta polar bear expert Andrew Derocher...
Jan 4, 2024
Beach volleyball sand is hard to find and will cost a Newfoundland town $360,000
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A community in the St. John's region has discovered that Olympic-grade beach volleyball sand is rare, complicated and expensive to move. The town of Paradise is hosting beach volley...
Jan 4, 2024
Inter Miami trades Canadian defender Kamal Miller to Portland Timbers
Inter Miami CF has traded Canadian international defender Kamal Miller to the Portland Timbers in exchange for US$625,000 in general allocation money and a 2024 international roster spot. Miami could ...
Jan 4, 2024
Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimaki leads Sweden over Czechia in world junior semis
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Sweden will play for gold on home soil at the world junior hockey championship. Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored the winner on a power play in the third period before adding an insuran...
Jan 4, 2024
1984 murder convictions overturned: Two N.B. men in court today to learn fate
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Two New Brunswick men whose 1984 murder convictions were recently overturned are expected to learn today in court whether they will face trial again. Robert Mailman and Walter Gille...
Jan 4, 2024
ER doctors don't want to deter people from seeking care amid crowding: association
TORONTO - The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians says it is "concerned" about comments made by Quebec Health Minister Christian Dub in December suggesting that unnecessary emergency departme...
Jan 4, 2024
Police say there has been a shooting at a high school in Perry, Iowa; extent of injuries unclear
PERRY, Iowa (AP) - Police in Perry, Iowa, say there was a shooting Thursday at the city's high school. A woman who answered the Perry Police Department phone confirmed the shooting at Perry High Schoo...
Jan 4, 2024
Iran suspects suicide bombers carried out attack on commemoration for slain general that killed 84
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Investigators believe suicide bombers likely carried out an attack on a commemoration for an Iranian general slain in a 2020 U.S. drone strike, state media reported ...
Jan 4, 2024
France beats Norway to make United Cup semis
SYDNEY (AP) - France defeated Norway in the deciding mixed doubles and set up a United Cup semifinal against Poland on Thursday. Caroline Garcia and Edouard Roger-Vasselin of France beat Ulrikke Eiker...
Jan 4, 2024