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Hellebuyck, Jets stay hot with 3-0 win over Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Much of the success the Winnipeg Jets have had this month has been the result of a high-powered offence. But when called on, goalie Connor Hellebuyck and a reconfigured defence can d...
Nov 30, 2019
Powell leads Raptors to 6th straight win, 90-83 over Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Toronto Raptors weren't getting shots to fall. So they concentrated on defence and waited for somebody to get hot. Norman Powell delivered in the third quarter, scoring 19 of his c...
Nov 30, 2019
Lake Louise breeds love-hate relationship with World Cup downhill racers
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - The men's downhill course in Lake Louise offers something for every racer to like and loathe. The traditional season-opener of the World Cup downhill season mi...
Nov 30, 2019
Liverpool opens up 11-point lead over Man City in EPL
Liverpool's march to a first English league championship in 30 years is turning into a procession. Manchester City certainly looks in no state to stop it happening. The gap between the two main title ...
Nov 30, 2019
F1: World champion Hamilton takes pole at Abu Dhabi GP
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - World champion Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday. It was the six-time Formula One champion's record-extending 8...
Nov 30, 2019
Germany, France, Portugal in same Euro 2020 group
BUCHAREST, Romania - After seeing Germany drawn at Euro 2020 with France and Portugal, Oliver Bierhoff was frustrated and fearful about his country's prospects. "Another nightmare," the Germany team g...
Nov 30, 2019
Three children among seven victims of deadly plane crash in Kingston, Ont.: TSB
KINGSTON, Ont. - Three children were among the seven people killed when a U.S.-registered plane crashed in eastern Ontario, the Transportation Safety Board said Thursday as it indicated seat...
Nov 30, 2019
Former cop says more than apology to black community needed from police
OTTAWA - A veteran black police officer - who has written about racism within policing in Canada - says it will take more than an apology from Halifax's police chief to improve relations with Nova Sco...
Nov 30, 2019
Independent senators want rule changes to prevent partisan stalling on bills
OTTAWA - The largest group of independents in the Senate wants some rule changes to reflect the new reality of a less partisan chamber of sober second thought - and to rein in obstruction tactics...
Nov 30, 2019
Crokicurl rink opens in Melfort ahead of Canadian Country Christmas Tour Concert
The crokicurl rink in Melfort is officially open to the public for the season.The kick-off at Memorial Garden on Friday afternoon included the unveiling of the new crokicurl rocks.Recreation Programme...
Nov 30, 2019 Canadian Country Music artists Adam Gregory (left) , Sean Hogan, Duane Steele, and Darlene Tuleta threw the first rocks of the season at Melfort's Crokicurl rink. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)