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Host Sweden hangs on for nervy 3-2 overtime win over Switzerland at world juniors
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Axel Sandin-Pellikka scored a power-play goal 5:22 into overtime as host Sweden survived a scare and advanced to the semifinals with a 3-2 win over underdog Switzerland on Tuesday...
Jan 02, 2024
Ottawa to accept 1,000 applications from Canadians' relatives seeking way out of Gaza
OTTAWA - The federal government says a maximum of 1,000 Palestinian relatives of Canadian citizens will be able to apply to escape the Gaza Strip with Canada's help. The special extended family progra...
Jan 02, 2024
Dennis Edney, lawyer for former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr, dead at 77
EDMONTON - A well-known Canadian lawyer who played a critical role in the release of Omar Khadr, a young detainee at Guantanamo Bay, has died. Dennis Edney died Saturday at the age of 77. The soccer-p...
Jan 02, 2024
Canadian Micah Zandee-Hart embraces PWHL captaincy in the city that never sleeps
Micah Zandee-Hart doesn't feel intimidated wearing the captain's 'C' in one of the biggest sports markets in the world. The 26-year-old defender from Victoria is the first captain of New York's Profes...
Jan 02, 2024
Commanding Officer of Sask. RCMP looks ahead to 2024
It was a challenging but positive year for the Saskatchewan RCMP but the service has plenty to look forward to in 2024.Commanding Officer of the Saskatchewan RCMP Rhonda Blackmore spoke to paNOW befor...
Jan 02, 2024
NBA Notebook: Canada's Gilgeous-Alexander making big performances 'routine'
Big games have become routine for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. That's what the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar's head coach said of Gilgeous-Alexander's play following a 40-point performance last Friday i...
Jan 02, 2024
Business group urges Ottawa to start charm offensive on trade ahead of U.S. election
OTTAWA - The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is calling on Ottawa to conduct another NAFTA-style charm offensive to defend Canada's trade interests in the U.S. ahead of November's presidential election. ...
Jan 02, 2024
Montreal organization may have to stop feeding homeless for first time since 1877
Montreal's oldest organization serving people without housing says it can no longer afford to serve meals on weekends. Accueil Bonneau, which operates a soup kitchen and provides other services in Old...
Jan 02, 2024
Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard named NHL's top rookie for December
NEW YORK - Chicago Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard has been named the NHL's rookie of the month for December. The 18-year-old from North Vancouver, B.C., led all rookies last month with 10 assists and...
Jan 02, 2024
Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) - Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequ...
Jan 02, 2024
