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David Pastrnak scores hat trick, Bruins easily beat Canadiens 8-1
MONTREAL - The slumping Montreal Canadiens are doing some soul-searching after a second embarrassing loss in as many games. The conference-leading Bruins thrashed the Canadiens 8-1 on a three-goal eff...
Nov 28, 2019
Agosta, Mikkelson inject experience into Canada's roster for Rivalry Series
CALGARY - Canada's 23-player roster for the first two games of the Rivalry Series against the United States features the return of veteran forward Meghan Agosta and defender Meaghan Mikkelson. The two...
Nov 28, 2019
Sea Dogs defenceman Jeremie Poirier playing with confidence ahead of NHL draft
Defenceman Jeremie Poirier took the advice of the Saint John Sea Dogs coaching staff to shoot the puck more this season. And it's paying off. The 17-year-old Poirier currently leads the Quebec Major J...
Nov 28, 2019
U.S. using fraud allegations to dress up sanctions complaint: Meng's defence
VANCOUVER - Lawyers for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou say the United States is "dressing up" its complaint that she violated sanctions as a case of fraud and have asked the B.C. Supreme Cour...
Nov 28, 2019
Trick TD sparks Bills in 26-15 Thanksgiving win over Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas - John Brown became the first Buffalo receiver to throw a touchdown pass immediately after quarterback Josh Allen turned a fourth-down fumble into a first down, and the Bills went on ...
Nov 28, 2019
English understands why NBA players pass up national team assignments
TORONTO - Carl English the basketball fan would love to see a full complement of Canadian stars play for the national men's basketball team next summer. Carl English the player understands why th...
Nov 28, 2019
Former SNC exec proposed $4M bribe in form of loan for witness to change testimony
MONTREAL - A former SNC-Lavalin executive on trial for fraud and corruption hatched a plan to pay a $4-million bribe to a witness in exchange for corroborating testimony, his trial heard Thu...
Nov 28, 2019
Cities ask for gas-tax fund boost in 100-day wish list for Trudeau government
OTTAWA - Canada's cities say the federal Liberals are willing to find creative ways to remove political roadblocks from provinces to fund billions in municipal projects, a sign of hope that comes...
Nov 28, 2019
"Massive Fail:" Public relations experts weigh in on Peters apology
TORONTO - As far as apologies go, the offering from Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters in the wake of allegations he used a racial slur 10 years ago was not exactly the new normal. Critic...
Nov 28, 2019
Concerns raised over certification of Village of Pinehouse CAO
One of the activists who has brought serious financial and governance concerns to light about the northern Village of Pinehouse wants the provincial government to fire the Chief Administrative Officer...
Nov 28, 2019 (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)