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Nylander defends Leafs' core after playoff exit, Toronto again picks up the pieces
BOSTON - William Nylander stood in a solemn visitors locker room at TD Garden just before midnight. The Maple Leafs had battled back from a 3-1 series deficit against the Boston Bruins with consecutiv...
May 05, 2024
As Ottawa replaces watchdog for firms operating abroad, advocates urge full reform
OTTAWA - Advocates are calling on Ottawa to profoundly change the powers of the watchdog who monitors Canadian corporations operating abroad, as the Liberals review how a new ombudsman should take on ...
May 05, 2024
Aston Villa slips up in race for Champions League after 1-0 loss at Brighton
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) - A bad week got worse for Aston Villa on Sunday after a surprise 1-0 loss at Brighton in the race for the top four in the Premier League. Unai Emery's team lost 4-2 at home to...
May 05, 2024
Elderly lovebirds tie the knot during ceremony in Rosthern
Family members and friends gathered at the Henry W. Friesen Chapel inside the Pineview Manor in Rosthern on Saturday to witness two of the home's residents get hitched. Ulrich Richter, 90, and Susan N...
May 05, 2024
B.C. man wants homes for thousands of books he soon won't be able to read
VANCOUVER - In the 10 years since John William started to lose his vision, he's been finding new ways to enjoy his vast personal library. Right now, that involves glasses and a magnifying glass with b...
May 05, 2024
Poilievre tight-lipped on what Conservatives might do with capital gains tax changes
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is telling business leaders to fight their own battles when it comes to the Liberals' proposed changes to capital gains taxation. But even as he character...
May 05, 2024
Macklem tries to stay out of the fray as MPs do their best to use him to score points
OTTAWA - Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem navigates a political minefield every time he testifies before the House of Commons finance committee. Four times a year, members of Parliament get the ch...
May 05, 2024
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs fell just short on Saturday night, and the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights look to avoid the same fate on Sunday. Here are five things to know entering Sunday's post-se...
May 05, 2024
Whitecaps play to scoreless draw against Austin FC in 50th anniversary match
VANCOUVER - On a night of celebration, the Vancouver Whitecaps endured their fair share of challenges as they played to a 0-0 draw against Austin FC on Saturday at BC Place. With 32,465 fans on hand f...
May 04, 2024
Canada's Nurse helps lift Sparks past Storm on home soil in WNBA pre-season action
EDMONTON - Canadian Kia Nurse had nine points in 19 minutes of action as the Los Angeles Sparks opened their WNBA pre-season schedule with a 84-79 win over the Seattle Storm on Saturday at Rogers Plac...
May 04, 2024
