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Injury-riddled Canadiens looking ahead to better future following difficult season
BROSSARD, Que. - The Montreal Canadiens had many bumps in the road during the 2022-23 season but nothing marked their campaign more than injuries. Cole Caufield (shoulder), Christian Dvorak (knee), Se...
Apr 14, 2023
Calgary Flames head into the off-season lamenting lack of finish
CALGARY - Almost, but not quite, was the theme of the Calgary Flames' season. On the losing side of 30 one-goal games, including an NHL-leading 17 in overtime or a shootout, the Flames ended up two po...
Apr 14, 2023
Toronto Arrows forced to play roster Whac-A-Mole as injuries keep popping up
TORONTO - Filling out the lineup sheet has been like a game of Whac-A-Mole this season for the Toronto Arrows as injuries keep popping up. Solve one problem and another quickly replaces it. The Arrows...
Apr 14, 2023
Colorado governor signs abortion, transgender care bills
DENVER (AP) - Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Friday signed a set of health care bills enshrining access to abortion and gender-affirming procedures and medications, as the Democrat-led state ...
Apr 14, 2023
Canada confident, ready for challenge ahead in semifinals of women's hockey worlds
Despite some close calls, Canada's confidence hasn't wavered in its quest for a third straight world title. The hosts are entering the semifinals of the women's world hockey championship coming off tw...
Apr 14, 2023
Canadian men do well at draw for this summer's CONCACAF Gold Cup
Canada has been drawn in Group D with Cuba, Guatemala and a qualifier for this summer's Gold Cup. It should be a safe landing spot for the 47th-ranked Canadian men given Guatemala is ranked No. 116 an...
Apr 14, 2023
B.C. First Nations health gets $8.2 billion in federal funding to fix 'disparities'
VANCOUVER - The First Nations Health Authority in British Columbia will receive $8.2 billion over the next decade to help 200 Indigenous communities in a federal government renewal of funding. During ...
Apr 14, 2023
Italian star Lorenzo Insigne could make limited return for Toronto FC against Atlanta
TORONTO - Star winger Lorenzo Insigne could see a few minutes of action Saturday for the first time since exiting Toronto FC's season opener Feb. 25 with a groin injury. The 31-year-old Italian, the h...
Apr 14, 2023
Man United defender Lisandro Martinez out for season
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has been ruled out for the rest of the season after fracturing a metatarsal bone in his foot, the Premier League club said Frida...
Apr 14, 2023
'Perfect' casting at the core of Medicine Hat Musical Theatre's 12 Angry Men
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Director Colleen Whidden says the characters and the story are the heroes of the revered and award-winning drama 12 Angry Men.So she knew just the right people had to be in just the...
Apr 14, 2023