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Brad Marchand, Linus Ullmark carry Bruins past Canucks 3-2
BOSTON (AP) - Brad Marchand scored the tying goal on a power play in the third period and set-up David Pastrnak's go-ahead score, helping the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks ...
Nov 28, 2021
Riders punch ticket to Winnipeg, beat Stamps 33-30 in CFL West semifinal
It took overtime, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders won the CFL West Division semifinal 33-30 over the Calgary Stampeders on Sunday.Brett Lauther's 34-yard field goal snapped a 30-30 tie and lifted the...
Nov 28, 2021
Jones punches ticket to Beijing in thrilling Olympic trials curling final
Jennifer Jones is going back to the Olympics with a little history on her side.Jones defeated Tracy Fleury 6-5 Saturday in a thrilling finish to the 2021 Tim Hortons Curling Trials at SaskTel Centre w...
Nov 28, 2021
Omicron response should focus on global vaccine equity, not travel bans: scientists
As Canada confirms its first cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, scientists say banning travellers from southern African countries in an effort to curb its importation is wishful thinking that coul...
Nov 28, 2021
Reports: MVP finalist Semien signs seven-year deal with Texas Rangers
American League MVP finalist Marcus Semien has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Texas Rangers, according to multiple media reports. ESPN reported the deal to be worth US$175 million over seven...
Nov 28, 2021
Dogs trained to comfort nervous people, help kids get COVID-19 vaccines
OTTAWA - Children turning up for their COVID-19 vaccine in Quebec last Friday were surprised to find not just the promise of a sticker at the end of the ordeal, but a waggy-tailed dog eager to be pett...
Nov 28, 2021
Seldom-used veteran guard Dragic leaves Raptors due to a "personal matter"
TORONTO - Goran Dragic has left the Toronto Raptors due to a personal matter. The Raptors announced prior to Sunday's tipoff against the visiting Boston Celtics that the seldom-used guard, acquired al...
Nov 28, 2021
Ticats defence stellar in 23-12 East Division semifinal victory over Montreal
HAMILTON - Brandon Banks and Don Jackson scored touchdowns as an opportunistic Hamilton Tiger-Cats squad defeated the Montreal Alouettes 23-12 in the East Division semifinal on a snowy Sunday afternoo...
Nov 28, 2021
B.C. set to use Alert Ready system when next storm strikes in days ahead
VICTORIA - British Columbia says it's prepared to use a national emergency alert system should the third in a trio of ongoing storms pose a risk to life and safety in the coming days. Alert Ready is a...
Nov 28, 2021
Jennifer Jones beats Tracy Fleury in women's final at Canada's Olympic curling trials
SASKATOON - Jennifer Jones defeated Tracy Fleury 6-5 in the women's final at Canada's Olympic curling trials to secure a berth at the Beijing Games. Fleury rubbed a guard on her final throw in the ext...
Nov 28, 2021