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NHL postpones LA Kings' home game against Calgary due to wildfires, while NFL monitors the situation
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The NHL postponed the Los Angeles Kings' home game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday with several massive wildfires still burning across the greater Los Angeles area. The King...
Jan 08, 2025
Forge FC signs Canadian striker Brian Wright to multi-year contract
HAMILTON - Forge FC has signed Canadian striker Brian Wright to a multi-year contract, the Canadian Premier League team said Wednesday. The 29-year-old Toronto native, the reigning CPL Players' player...
Jan 08, 2025
Defensive lineman Mike Wakefield returns to Ottawa Redblacks on one-year deal
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks re-signed defensive lineman Mike Wakefield to a one-year contract on Wednesday. He tied teammate Lorenzo Mauldin and three others for the CFL lead with eight sacks last s...
Jan 08, 2025
Canucks centre Elias Pettersson a game-time decision vs. Capitals
WASHINGTON - The Vancouver Canucks may have star centre Elias Pettersson back in their lineup when they visit the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet says the 26-year-old...
Jan 08, 2025
Coach believes Canada women on right track ahead of the Rugby World Cup in England
It's a big year for the Canadian women's rugby team, with the World Cup set to kick off in August in England. Canada coach Kevin Rouet hopes it will be a historic one. The Canadian women climbed to se...
Jan 08, 2025
Alberta appoints two interim CEOs for Acute Care Alberta, AHS
The province is making strides in establishing Acute Care Alberta.Acute care, which includes hospitals, emergency services and surgery care, is a significant part of the health care system. Acute Care...
Jan 08, 2025
Former Toronto Argonauts receiver Polk signs deal with NFL's Atlanta Falcons
The Toronto Argonauts have a hole to fill in their receiving corps. Makai Polk, who cracked the 1,000-yard plateau with Toronto last season as a CFL rookie, has signed a contract with the NFL's Atlant...
Jan 08, 2025
Two Quebec planes and their crews helping fight devastating L.A. wildfires
MONTREAL - A pair of Quebec water bombers and their crews are in California helping fight the massive wildfires tearing through the Los Angeles area. Stphane Caron of Quebec's forest fire protection a...
Jan 08, 2025
Bodies of 2 Israeli hostages recovered by soldiers in Gaza, defense minister says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israel's defense minister said Wednesday that troops have recovered the bodies of two additional hostages from Gaza. Defense Minister Israel Katz said the bodies of Yosef Al Za...
Jan 08, 2025
Bodies of 2 Israeli hostages recovered by soldiers in Gaza, defense minister says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israel's defense minister said Wednesday that troops have recovered the bodies of two additional hostages from Gaza. Defense Minister Israel Katz said the bodies of Yosef Al Za...
Jan 08, 2025