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Shelling in east Ukraine, Russia nuclear drill raise tension
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Hundreds of artillery shells exploded along the contact line between Ukrainian soldiers and Russia-backed separatists, and thousands of people evacuated eastern Ukraine, further i...
Feb 20, 2022

What you need to know about mischief charges and the Ottawa protests
VANCOUVER - Some of the most high-profile organizers of protests against government and COVID-19 mandates in Ottawa are facing charges that include mischief and counselling to commit mischief. What do...
Feb 20, 2022

Flames edge past Kraken for ninth win in a row
CALGARY - Elias Lindholm extended his goal streak to seven games notching the go-ahead goal 7:31 into the third period on Saturday as the Calgary Flames extended their winning streak to nine games wit...
Feb 20, 2022

Ducks beat Canucks to snap four-game winless streak
VANCOUVER - Adam Henrique and Nicolas Deslauriers scored two goals each as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 7-4 Saturday night to snap a four-game NHL winless streak. Troy Terry had a ...
Feb 19, 2022

Maple Leafs trade Nick Ritchie to Coyotes for Ryan Dzingel, Ilya Lyubushkin
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Nick Ritchie and a conditional pick to the Arizona Coyotes for forward Ryan Dzingel and defenceman Ilya Lyubushkin. The pick the Leafs are sending...
Feb 19, 2022

David Pastnak scores overtime winner as Bruins top Senators
OTTAWA - David Pastrnak scored on a one-timer off a cross-ice feed from from Taylor Hall at 2:42 of overtime for a 3-2 in over the Ottawa Senators. Jake DeBrusk and Brandon Carlo scored for the Bruins...
Feb 19, 2022

Blues spoil William Nylanders two-goal night, beat Maple Leafs 6-3
TORONTO - Veterans Brandon Saad, Ryan O'Reilly and Pavel Buchnevich scored in the third period to give the St. Louis Blues a 6-3 win and torpedo a two-goal effort from Toronto Maple Leafs forward Will...
Feb 19, 2022

Speedskater Weidemann named Canada's closing ceremony flag-bearer
BEIJING - Speedskater Isabelle Weidemann was named Canada's flag-bearer for the closing ceremonies of Beijing's Winter Olympics on Sunday. The 26-year-old from Ottawa won a complete set of medals in B...
Feb 19, 2022

McDavid puts up three points as Edmonton Oilers double up Winnipeg Jets 4-2
WINNIPEG - Connor McDavid is back atop the NHL scoring race after putting up a goal and two assists Saturday as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-2, extending their win streak to five strai...
Feb 19, 2022

Speedskater Weidemann named Canada's closing ceremony flag-bearer
BEIJING - Speedskater Isabelle Weidemann was named Canada's flag-bearer for the closing ceremonies of Beijing's Winter Olympics on Sunday. The 26-year-old from Ottawa won a complete set of medals in B...
Feb 19, 2022