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Hailed as green energy source, northern Quebec lithium project divides Cree
NEMASKA, QUE. - Type the word "Nemaska" into a search engine and most results refer to Nemaska Lithium, the company that sought bankruptcy protection in 2019 before being partly bought out by the Queb...
Feb 05, 2023

Tiny wines find home in B.C.'s market, as Canadians consider reducing consumption
VANCOUVER - Wine lovers have growing options on the shelf to enjoy their favourite beverage as producers in B.C. offer smaller container sizes. Multiple British Columbia wineries over the last several...
Feb 05, 2023

Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan martial ruler in 9/11 wars, dies
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Gen. Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a bloodless coup and later led a reluctant Pakistan into aiding the U.S. war in Afghanistan against the Taliban, has died, an official said ...
Feb 05, 2023

Stars best Mustangs in wild ride for fifth straight
The Battlefords North Stars extended its winning streak to five straight on Saturday, with a 6-4 victory over the Melfort Mustangs at the Access Communications Centre.From the drop of the puck, the pa...
Feb 05, 2023

Kingsbury grabs gold in World Cup dual moguls at Deer Valley
PARK CITY, Utah - After finishing second at the Deer Valley World Cup on Thursday, just behind Australia's Matt Graham, Canadian Mikael Kingsbury had the opportunity to avenge his loss on Saturday as ...
Feb 05, 2023

Stafford settles for second in personal-best mile at Indoor Grand Prix
BOSTON - Lucia Stafford set a personal best, but she still came up a breath short in the women's mile event at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix on Saturday. The 24-year-old Toronto athlete posted a t...
Feb 04, 2023

Atlantic wins NHL all-star showcase; Horvat, Pettersson skate together one last time
SUNRISE, Fla. - Bo Horvat and Elias Pettersson did indeed get a final ride together. They were hoping for one more. Traded to the New York Islanders in a blockbuster deal at the start of the week, Hor...
Feb 04, 2023

Chuli posts shutout for Toronto Six in 3-0 win over Buffalo Beauts
TORONTO - Elaine Chuli posted a 26-save shutout for the Toronto Six in a 3-0 win over the visiting Buffalo Beauts in a Premier Hockey Federation game Saturday. Shiann Darkangelo scored twice and Micha...
Feb 04, 2023

Strong wind suspends third round at Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - A strong wind was more than just a menace at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. It brought the tournament to a halt Saturday because of two holes on one of the courses, and ...
Feb 04, 2023

German women first, second in bobsled world championship
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) - Germany took first and second in the women's bobsled world championship Saturday, while Kaillie Humphries of the U.S. claimed bronze for her seventh medal in the event. ...
Feb 04, 2023