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WestJet denies compensation to Taylor Swift fan after flight cancellation
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - WestJet has denied compensation to a devout Taylor Swift fan whose cancelled flight triggered a 10-hour drive through the night from Prince George to make the singer's shows in V...
Jan 04, 2025
'Support better care': Advocates argue need for mental health emergency service
Khalil Dorival knows what it's like to feel lonely. The Toronto-based mental health advocate has struggled with social anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. "I really suffered in silence, and I u...
Jan 04, 2025
'It's beautiful to see': Regina non-profit looks to open ribbon skirt regalia library
REGINA - It's not uncommon for Claire Tuckanow to hear a sewing machine whirring in the background while she works inside Regina's mmawyatitn centre. The Mtis-Cree woman from Okanese First Nation says...
Jan 04, 2025
Goaltender battle leads Raiders to shootout victory in Moose Jaw
The Prince Albert Raiders have had a busy schedule coming out of Christmas so far, and Friday's action against the Moose Jaw Warriors served as the Raiders' fifth game in eight days. The Raiders domin...
Jan 04, 2025
Five things to watch for this year in Canadian figure skating
As the calendar flips to 2025, the countdown to the 2026 Olympics begins for Canada's top figure skaters. The Canadians hope to build on a strong 2024 in ice dancing and pairs heading into a "massive"...
Jan 04, 2025
Thirty years on, is Quebec headed for another independence referendum?
MONTREAL - Ten years ago, Jean-Franois Lise predicted that Quebec's independence movement would be reborn. "It could rise again given the right circumstances," he said in 2015. "What could trigger it,...
Jan 04, 2025
NHL roundup: Lundell scores shootout winner as Panthers edge Penguins 3-2
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored in the shootout, and the Florida Panthers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night. Matthew Tkachuk got a power-play goal midway thro...
Jan 04, 2025
Draisaitl happy to net winner, but unhappy with his game
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl thought he had a stinker of a game, even if he did come out smelling like a rose at the end. Draisaitl scored his league-leading 28th goal of the season as the Edmonton Oiler...
Jan 03, 2025
Stamkos scores milestone goal, Nashville Predators blank Vancouver Canucks 3-0
VANCOUVER - Steven Stamkos scored a milestone goal and the Nashville Predators blanked the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Friday. Stamkos blasted a shot over the shoulder of Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen mi...
Jan 03, 2025
Draisaitl scores late winner as Oilers edge Ducks 3-2
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl scored the late game winner and Darnell Nurse had a goal and assist as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Friday. Ryan Nug...
Jan 03, 2025
