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Senators sign forward Nick Cousins to one-year contract worth US$825,000
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators signed forward Nick Cousins to a one-year contract worth US$825,000 on Tuesday. Cousins had 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 50 regular-season games for Ottawa in 20...
Jul 01, 2025
Family of N.S. man found dead in Dominican Republic asks help to bring remains home
The family of a Canadian tourist who was found dead in a northern part of the Dominican Republic is raising money to bring his remains home. Dorian Christian MacDonald, 33, was found dead in the water...
Jul 01, 2025
Marner bolts for Vegas, Demko and Boeser stay in Vancouver as NHL free agency opens
A star winger on the move. A star goaltender and sniper staying put. NHL general managers were hard at work before the league's free agency mad dash began Tuesday. Mitch Marner inked an eight-year, US...
Jul 01, 2025
Harvey Epstein wins NYC Council primary, defeating Anthony Weiner's comeback bid
NEW YORK (AP) - State Assembly Member Harvey Epstein has won the Democratic primary for a New York City Council seat in lower Manhattan, thwarting former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner's long-shot attempt t...
Jul 01, 2025
Edmonton Oilers deal winger Viktor Arvidsson to Boston Bruins for 2027 draft pick
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have dealt left-winger Viktor Arvidsson to the Boston Bruins for a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NHL entry draft. The Oilers announced the deal just before the league's f...
Jul 01, 2025
Zohran Mamdani wins New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, defeating ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo
NEW YORK (AP) - Zohran Mamdani has won New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, a new vote count confirmed Tuesday, cementing his stunning upset of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and sending him to the g...
Jul 01, 2025
Canadiens trade defenceman Logan Mailloux to Blues for forward Zack Bolduc
BROSSARD - The Montreal Canadiens traded defenceman Logan Mailloux to the St. Louis Blues for forward Zack Bolduc on Tuesday before NHL free agency opened. Mailloux produced 12 goals and 21 assists in...
Jul 01, 2025
Man shot Idaho firefighters who had asked him to move his vehicle, killing 2, sheriff says
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) - A man shot firefighters battling a blaze in northern Idaho after they asked him to move his vehicle, killing two of them and wounding a third, a sheriff said Monday. The ma...
Jul 01, 2025
Blue Jays recall Leo Jiménez, option Jonatan Clase to Triple-A Buffalo
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled infielder Leo Jimnez from Triple-A Buffalo and set to be active for the team's Canada Day game against the New York Yankees. In a corresponding move, Toro...
Jul 01, 2025
'It's a privilege to live here': What this Canada Day means for new citizens
Samantha Sannella shed happy tears as she stood to sing the national anthem at her citizenship ceremony in early June, nearly three decades after she moved to Canada. She had sung "O Canada" countless...
Jul 01, 2025