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VanVleet scores 29 in return as Raptors beat Wolves 122-112
MINNEAPOLIS - Fred VanVleet knew he was on a minutes restriction as he made his return from a hamstring injury after missing five games. The Raptors guard tried not to think much about it while on the...
Jan 20, 2020
Toews, Blackhawks thump Leafs 6-2 to send Toronto into break on a sour note
TORONTO - The Maple Leafs had plane tickets in hand, ready to jet off to warmer climates. In truth, it looked like they already had one foot out the door. Jonathan Toews scored twice as...
Jan 20, 2020
Quebec minister says reform needed after people line up for days to sponsor refugees
MONTREAL - Quebec's immigration minister has acknowledged the province's system to sponsor refugees needs reform after hundreds of people camped out in his department's Montreal offices over...
Jan 20, 2020
Rural business owners concerned by rash of break and enters
After 10 break and enters occurred Friday apparently by the same suspects in the Blaine Lake and Spiritwood area, business owners are sharing their concerns. According to an RCMP advisory report, brea...
Jan 20, 2020 Surveillance photo from a break and enter in the Rabbit Lake region. (submitted photo)
Hogberg makes 40 saves as Senators snap 9-game winless skid over Flames
OTTAWA - Marcus Hogberg isn't sure he belongs in the NHL, but he might be the only one uncertain of his status. Hogberg was at his finest Saturday making 40 saves in the Ottawa Senators' 5-2 win over ...
Jan 20, 2020
Sheahan's four points and McDavid's two goals powers Oilers past Coyotes 7-3
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers will be going into a 10-day break with their heads held high. Riley Sheahan had a goal and three assists and Connor McDavid had a pair of goals as the Edmonton Oilers ro...
Jan 20, 2020
Whitecaps hope changes on field and in front office lead to better results in 2020
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps are hopeful that a fresh approach will lead to improved results as their 2020 training camp kicked off Monday at the National Soccer Development Centre on...
Jan 20, 2020
When it comes to unanimous Hall picks, Jeter could be No. 2.
NEW YORK - When it comes to unanimous picks for baseball's Hall of Fame, Derek Jeter quite appropriately has the chance to be No. 2. Yankees closer Mariano Rivera became the first player to appear on ...
Jan 20, 2020
Powell's big 4th quarter leads Raptors past Hawks, 122-117
ATLANTA - Norman Powell scored 27 points, including 17 in the final period, and the Toronto Raptors withstood Atlanta's late charge to beat the Hawks 122-117 on Monday. Toronto led by 21 points, 112-9...
Jan 20, 2020
A brief look at carbon taxing by province
OTTAWA - As of Jan. 1, every Canadian and all Canadian businesses are paying a price on carbon. The federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act means provinces that do not have their own price o...
Jan 20, 2020