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Sorokin stellar again, Islanders beat Capitals in shootout
WASHINGTON (AP) - Trade deadline pickup Pierre Engvall scored his second goal in two games, Ilya Sorokin made 28 saves and the New York Islanders took another stride toward returning to the playoffs b...
Mar 29, 2023
Golden Knights overcome goalie injuries to lead West
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Golden Knights' latest loss was an exception to the recent play by Vegas and its multiple goalies. Until then, the Knights kept finding ways to win, receiving more than adequate p...
Mar 29, 2023
RCMP arrest five people near natural gas pipeline construction site in northern B.C.
The RCMP say five people have been arrested at two camps in the area where a disputed natural gas pipeline is under construction in northwestern British Columbia. Police say Mounties responded to a co...
Mar 29, 2023
Family plans vigil at Finlayson Island for Gregory Cope
The family of Battlefords resident Gregory Cope, who was found deceased after reported missing, plan to hold a vigil in his memory.Police reported March 3 that Cope, 32, was found deceased inside a ho...
Mar 29, 2023
West Virginia governor signs ban on gender-affirming care
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors, joining at least 10 other states that have enacted laws restrict...
Mar 29, 2023
Calgary Flames sign Swedish draft pick William Stromgren
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed Swedish forward William Stromgren to a three-year, entry-level contract that will start next season. The Flames drafted Stromgren in the second round (45th) in...
Mar 29, 2023
Vancouver Canucks to wear themed warm-up jerseys for annual Pride night
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks will wear themed warm-up jerseys when they host the Calgary Flames for their annual Pride celebration game Friday. The team announced Wednesday that the jerseys will ...
Mar 29, 2023
Controlled burns being considered for rejuvenating wildlife habitats & populations
Indigenous people across Saskatchewan are hoping to see controlled fires used in the Saskatchewan River Delta to help restore wildlife habitats and populations.While many believe fires would destroy e...
Mar 29, 2023
N.B. local, Wilkinson reflects on National Championship with VIU
It was a fairytale first season on the hardcourt for North Battleford's Jadyn Wilkinson with the Vancouver Island University Mariners. The Mariners women's basketball team took home their first Nation...
Mar 29, 2023
World record continues McIntosh's rapid rise into swimming stardom
TORONTO - It took a couple of splits before John Atkinson realized Summer McIntosh's 400-metre freestyle swim at the Canadian trials might be something special. The 16-year-old from Toronto continued ...
Mar 29, 2023