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Pickard, Oilers extend winning streak to seven games with 4-1 victory over Devils
EDMONTON - Calvin Pickard made 26 saves for his first win in almost two years as the Edmonton Oilers earned their seventh straight win, 4-1, over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. Pickard, who the Oile...
Dec 10, 2023
Tennessee residents clean up after severe weekend storms killed 6 people and damaged neighborhoods
Residents of central Tennessee communities slammed by deadly tornadoes this weekend described tragic and terrifying scenes in which one mobile home landed on top of another, roofs were ripped from hou...
Dec 10, 2023
Advocates look to stem radicalization as anger mounts over Israel-Hamas war
CALGARY - An Alberta woman whose son was killed while fighting with Islamic extremists in Syria is worried anger over the conflict between Israel and Hamas could lead to an increase in radicalization....
Dec 10, 2023
Work to secure Quebec dike continues one week after evacuation over breach fears
MONT-LAURIER, Que. - Officials say work is ongoing to stabilize a Quebec dike that was showing signs of failing, forcing hundreds from their homes one week ago. The situation remains stable and the pr...
Dec 10, 2023
Canadian rugby men and women face challenging final day at South Africa Sevens
CAPE TOWN - The Canadian women finished sixth and the men seventh after a challenging day Sunday at the South Africa Sevens. Australia won the women's event for the second week in a row, defeating Fra...
Dec 10, 2023
Indigenous services minister to table First Nations water bill as early as Monday
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is expected to table much-anticipated legislation to improve water quality in First Nations communities as early as Monday. The bill comes more than a...
Dec 10, 2023
Dubreuil, Blondin earn World Cup long track speedskating medals for Canada
TOMASZW, Poland - Canada's Laurent Dubreuil added to his medal haul this weekend with World Cup gold on Sunday in the men's 500-metre long track speedskating event. The Levis, Que., native won the rac...
Dec 10, 2023
Pierre-Gilles leads three-medal day for Canada at short track speedskating World Cup
BEIJING - Jordan Pierre-Gilles earned two gold medals at a short track speedskating World Cup stop that saw Canada pick up three medals on Sunday. The Sherbrooke, Que., native picked up his second gol...
Dec 10, 2023
Canada has a secretive history of adoption, and some want it brought to light
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - In a theatre in St. John's, N.L., a murmur spreads through the audience as people timidly raise their hands. They have been asked if they saw their own stories reflected in the film...
Dec 10, 2023
'People are confused': Survey suggests Canadians need education on Charter rights
OTTAWA - While one-third of Canadians say they have read the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, many fail to distinguish between its text and that of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, a new survey su...
Dec 10, 2023