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Marc Savard joins Toronto Maple Leafs coaching staff as an assistant
TORONTO - Marc Savard was been hired by the Toronto Maple Leafs as an assistant coach on Sunday. The hiring completed head coach Craig Berube's staff for the upcoming season. Berube's coaches includes...
Jun 23, 2024
'Dreamt of yourself playing in that game': McDavid, Oilers ready for Cup climax
SUNRISE - Connor McDavid envisioned this moment. Growing up in the suburbs north of Toronto - whether it was the outdoor rinks, the arenas or on the street with friends - hockey glory danced in his mi...
Jun 23, 2024
North Macedonia's parliament approves a new center-right government after May's election
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) - North Macedonia's center-right leader secured parliamentary approval to lead a new coalition government in a vote late Sunday. Hristijan Mickoski, 46, faces significant ...
Jun 23, 2024
Tornado watch, severe thunderstorm alerts in effect across Saskatchewan
A severe thunderstorm outbreak is possible this afternoon and evening. A Tornado watch was issued for many parts of central Saskatchewan including Prince Albert, Battlefords and Saskatoon. Meanwhile, ...
Jun 23, 2024
Hundreds of Sask. drivers ticketed for failing to stop or yield: SGI
Hundreds of drivers in Saskatchewan were struggling with red lights, stop signs and yield signs in May.According to SGI, police around the province handed out 451 tickets to drivers who failed to stop...
Jun 23, 2024
Max Verstappen holds off Lando Norris to win Spanish GP and increase F1 lead
MONTMEL, Spain (AP) - Max Verstappen doesn't need a dominant car to stay on course for a fourth straight Formula 1 title. The Dutchman proved that on Sunday when he turned in a perfectly executed perf...
Jun 23, 2024
Quebec's Port-Cartier maximum security prison evacuated as wildfire burns
Correctional Service Canada says the maximum-security prison in Port-Cartier, Que. has been evacuated due to wildfires. The federal agency says the evacuation order was issued Friday and inmates have ...
Jun 23, 2024
Blue Jays rookie infielder Orelvis Martinez suspended 80 games for doping violation
CLEVELAND - Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martinez's rookie season is on hold almost as soon as it began. Major League Baseball suspended Martinez for 80 games effective immediately after he tes...
Jun 23, 2024
South Africa ends Canadian rugby sevens men's dream of Olympic qualification
MONACO - South Africa ended the Canadian men's Olympic dream Sunday with a 28-0 win in the semifinal of the World Rugby Sevens Repechage. Fatigue played a part with the depleted Canadians, having lost...
Jun 23, 2024
Organizer cancels Montreal Canada Day parade, citing red tape, politics
MONTREAL - The organizer of Montreal's Canada Day parade has cancelled this year's event and says red tape and politics are to blame. Nicholas Cowen issued a news release saying he has faced escalatin...
Jun 23, 2024