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Oliver Ekman-Larsson ready to go for Maple Leafs against Senators in Game 1
TORONTO - Oliver Ekman-Larsson smiled and politely dodged the question. Chris Tanev inferred his fellow Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman would be back. Head coach Craig Berube then confirmed the team wo...
Apr 20, 2025
Fire breaks out on grounds of steel plant northeast of Montreal
MONTREAL - A fire broke out this morning on the grounds of an ArcelorMittal steel factory in the Montrgie region of Quebec. The fire began around 4 a.m. in scrapped vehicles outside the plant, accordi...
Apr 20, 2025
Russia trying to create ‘impression of a ceasefire’ as attacks continue, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia on Sunday of creating a false appearance of honoring an Easter ceasefire, saying Moscow continued to launch attacks after Russian President Vladi...
Apr 20, 2025
Opening week of Northern Super League gets positive reviews but more hard work awaits
TORONTO - Week 1 of the Northern Super League is done, to positive reviews. Now the hard work really begins. High-profile opening games at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium and Toronto's BMO Field drew a...
Apr 20, 2025
Nipawin homeowners, landlords asked to clean properties after snow melt
The Town of Nipawin is reminding homeowners and landlords to clean up their property now that spring has arrived. The Town issued a news release discussing spring clean-up now that the snow has melted...
Apr 20, 2025
Israeli probe into the killings of Palestinian medics finds 'professional failures'
JERUSALEM (AP) - An Israeli probe into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics last month in Gaza by Israeli forces said Sunday it has found "professional failures" and a deputy commander will be fired....
Apr 20, 2025
New Brunswick group hopes to foster pride in basketball's Canadian roots
ST. STEPHEN - The rise in patriotism prompted by a hostile U.S. president is renewing focus on everything Canada has given the world, and a small New Brunswick mill town wants people to know the sport...
Apr 20, 2025
Canadiens' Ivan Demidov focused on winning ahead of matchup with Alex Ovechkin
BROSSARD - Ivan Demidov is excited to face off against Alex Ovechkin - but more importantly, he wants to win. The 19-year-old Russian is focused on helping the Montreal Canadiens upset the top-seeded ...
Apr 20, 2025
New Brunswick group hopes to foster pride in basketball's Canadian roots
ST. STEPHEN - The rise in patriotism prompted by a hostile U.S. president is renewing focus on everything Canada has given the world, and a small New Brunswick mill town wants people to know the sport...
Apr 20, 2025
JD Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after flap over migration
VATICAN CITY (AP) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday as the pontiff recovers from pneumonia. Vance's motorcade entered Vatican City through a side gate and p...
Apr 20, 2025