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Ilya Samsonov ready for playoff spotlight with Maple Leafs
TORONTO - Ilya Samsonov declared recently he doesn't break. Crucial to his team's hopes of ending a generation of playoff misery, the Maple Leafs goaltender also wasn't bothered by some down time ahea...
Apr 15, 2023
Canada, South Korea launch talks on defence, security intelligence sharing
OTTAWA - Canada and South Korea have launched talks aimed at sharing defence and security information as the two countries work to counter increasing threats from Russia and China. The agreement to de...
Apr 15, 2023
Prince Albert pharmacy named business of the year
Prince Albert's business community has been recognized with some very shiny hardware, for its outstanding contributions and service.The annual Samuel McLeod awards gala was held Friday night at Plaza ...
Apr 15, 2023
U.S. routs Czechia 9-1 in women's world hockey championship semifinal
BRAMPTON, Ont. - The United States beat Czechia 9-1 on Saturday to book a spot in the women's world hockey championship gold medal game for a 22nd consecutive time. Forwards Hilary Knight, Amanda Kess...
Apr 15, 2023
Métis Nation taking part in United Nations forum to discuss residential schools, self-governance
Members of the Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) are in New York taking part in the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). President Glen McCallum, Vice President Michelle LeClair...
Apr 15, 2023
Robertson, Burns, Brossoit named NHL three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Dallas forward Jason Robertson, Carolina defenceman Brent Burns and Vegas goaltender Laurent Brossoit have been named the NHL's three stars of the week to end the regular season. Robertson ...
Apr 15, 2023
Hockey Canada announces roster for 2023 men's U18 world championship
CALGARY - Hockey Canada has announced its roster for the upcoming 2023 men's under-18 world championship. The roster includes 22 players (three goalies, seven defencemen and 12 forwards), eight of whi...
Apr 15, 2023
Trudeau's cross-country town halls are back with a new format — and new skeptics
OTTAWA - Every town hall begins the same way: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives in a blue or white shirt with rolled-up sleeves, takes the microphone, waxes poetic about the state of the world and...
Apr 15, 2023
Researchers want Health Canada to post updated data on effects of drinking alcohol
Researchers behind the latest guidance on drinking alcohol want Health Canada to update findings on its website to inform the public about safe levels of consumption.And federal Health Minister Jean-Y...
Apr 15, 2023
Blue Jackets fire coach Brad Larsen after 2 seasons
Brad Larsen has been fired as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after two seasons without a playoff appearance, a move general manager Jarmo Kekalainen called "absolutely a necessary change that we n...
Apr 15, 2023
