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Radko Gudas is named the Anaheim Ducks' first captain since Ryan Getzlaf's retirement 2 years ago
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) - Radko Gudas has been named the first captain of the Anaheim Ducks since Ryan Getzlaf's retirement two seasons ago. The Ducks made the announcement on the first day of training ca...
Sep 19, 2024
B.C. police divers unable to find American man after Yukon River crash
WHITEHORSE - Mounties in Yukon say specialized police divers have been unable to find an American man missing after the truck he was in plunged into the Yukon River. RCMP say the crash happened Monday...
Sep 19, 2024
EU chief visits flood-stricken region in Europe and pledges billions in swift aid
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday pledged billions of euros for flood recovery for Central European countries that suffered enormous damage to infrastructure ...
Sep 19, 2024
Former Canada captain Atiba Hutchinson tells his story in 'The Beautiful Dream"
Making 104 senior appearances for Canada over a 20-year span, Atiba Hutchinson embodied quiet professionalism and leadership. "He's very humble but his influence is as strong as I've ever seen on men,...
Sep 19, 2024
Injury-plagued season continues for Jays' Bichette, now out with fractured finger
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette returned to the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a right middle finger fracture. The move, retroactive to Wednesday, essentially ends an injury-pla...
Sep 19, 2024
Veteran Bombers linebacker Bighill to undergo season-ending knee surgery
WINNIPEG - Veteran Winnipeg Blue Bombers linebacker Adam Bighill said Thursday that he will undergo season-ending surgery on his left knee. The 35-year-old posted the injury update on his Instagram ac...
Sep 19, 2024
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Jasper Weatherby to professional tryout
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Jasper Weatherby to a professional tryout, the NHL team announced Thursday. The 26-year-old from Portland, Ore., had 12 goals and 13 assists in 66 ga...
Sep 19, 2024
Alberta providing up to $149 million for Jasper recovery efforts
The Government of Alberta has announced support as the Jasper townsite rebuilds from a major wildfire.The province is committing up to $149 million through the Disaster Recovery Program, which provide...
Sep 19, 2024
Second soaker in a week fills rain gauges; Medicine Hat just missed it
The second major rainfall event this month left 81.5 millimetres of rain over the Saskatchewan side of the Cypress Hills.Environment Canada says the system, which spawned rainfall warnings, also broug...
Sep 19, 2024
Quebec premier calls on Bloc Québécois to help topple Trudeau government next week
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Franois Legault says the Bloc Qubcois must vote to topple the federal Liberal government next week and trigger an election. Legault called on Parti Qubcois Leader Paul St-Pie...
Sep 19, 2024