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Flemming foursome wins men's senior curling championship
VERNON, B.C. - Paul Flemming's team from Nova Scotia scored a single point in the eighth end on Saturday to defeat Bruce Korte's Saskatchewan foursome 4-3 to win the Canadian senior men's curling cham...
Dec 9, 2023
Hischier scores twice as visiting New Jersey Devils top Calgary Flames 4-2
CALGARY - Nico Hischier scored twice and Jesper Bratt had a goal and an assist to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames in NHL action on Saturday afternoon. Timo Meier al...
Dec 9, 2023
Canada's Edey stars for Purdue in Toronto homecoming, etches name in record book
TORONTO - Zach Edey's return home was one for the books - both literally and figuratively. The Toronto native matched his season high of 35 points as the No. 4 Purdue Boilermakers took a 92-86 win ove...
Dec 9, 2023
Every phone call is a goodbye, says Vancouver resident with family in Gaza
Omar Mansour says every phone call with his family in the Gaza Strip might be the last. So during those few minutes when he is able to talk to his parents, brother and sisters, the Vancouver resident ...
Dec 9, 2023
UPenn president resigns after answers to Congress about antisemitism on campus draw sharp criticism
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The University of Pennsylvania's President Liz Magill has resigned amid pressure from donors and criticism over her testimony at a congressional hearing, where she was unable to sa...
Dec 9, 2023
Mideast ministers in Ottawa to discuss Israel-Hamas war with Joly, Trudeau
OTTAWA - Agroup of foreign ministers from the Palestinian Authority, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are in Ottawa today for a quietly planned meeting with Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly to discuss atte...
Dec 9, 2023
Death doula to speak at Red Deer Public Library
A unique Red Deer Public Library book club entitled The Last Chapter will welcome local death doula Phyllis Paterson at the club's upcoming meeting Tuesday, December 12. The club, which meets monthly ...
Dec 9, 2023
AHS encourages Albertans to know health care options through colder seasons
Fall and winter are traditionally busy times of year for healthcare services, with the potential for high demand in emergency departments and hospitals across Alberta.Alberta Health Services (AHS) is ...
Dec 9, 2023
Quebec man charged with 2nd-degree murder after toddler's death
MONTREAL - A 34-year-old Quebec man has been charged with second-degree murder after the death of a toddler who was found severely injured at a home daycare northeast of Montreal. Tomy Carranza Ladry ...
Dec 9, 2023
Canadian men turn heads with two upset wins on Day 1 of South Africa Rugby Sevens
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Canada's men, who finished last in Dubai last weekend, scored upset wins over defending World Series champion New Zealand and reigning Cape Town titleholder Samoa on Saturday...
Dec 9, 2023