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Warm weather wreaks havoc on some B.C. ski hills as lack of snow leaves trails barren
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's abnormally warm winter has left local ski resorts grappling with a lack of snow during the holiday tourism season, as resorts struggle to keep runs open. Fewer than half...
Dec 29, 2023
Russia unleashes one of the year's biggest aerial barrages against Ukrainian targets
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia launched about 110 missiles overnight as well as drones against Ukrainian targets in one of the biggest barrages of the year, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Fri...
Dec 29, 2023
Andrei Svechnikov scores 3 times as Carolina Hurricanes beat Montreal Canadiens 5-3
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Andrei Svechnikov scored three times and Jesper Fast had two goals, helping Antti Raanta and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 on Thursday night. Svechnikov ...
Dec 28, 2023
Zach Hyman keys fast start as the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Zach Hyman, Evan Bouchard and Ryan McLeod each had a goal and an assist in the first period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0 on Thursday night. Leon Draisa...
Dec 28, 2023
Philadelphia Flyers stifle Vancouver Canucks in 4-1 win
VANCOUVER - A three-goal flurry late in the second period allowed the Philadelphia Flyers to ease to a 4-1 win and snap the Vancouver Canucks' nine-game point streak on Thursday night. Egor Zamula, Se...
Dec 28, 2023
Celtics send Detroit to NBA record-tying 28th straight loss, beating Pistons 128-122 in OT
BOSTON (AP) - Hoping to avoid a 28th straight loss that would match the longest losing streak in NBA history, the Detroit Pistons forced overtime against the league-best Celtics on Thursday night befo...
Dec 28, 2023
Celtics send Detroit to NBA record-tying 28th straight loss, beating Pistons 128-122 in OT
BOSTON (AP) - Hoping to avoid a 28th straight loss that would match the longest losing streak in NBA history, the Detroit Pistons forced overtime against the league-best Celtics on Thursday night befo...
Dec 28, 2023
Svechnikov and Fast help the Carolina Hurricanes top the Montreal Canadiens 5-3
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Andrei Svechnikov scored three times and Jesper Fast had two goals, helping Antti Raanta and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 on Thursday night. Svechnikov ...
Dec 28, 2023
Blue Jays re-sign Kiermaier to one-year, US$10.5 million contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have re-signed centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier to a one-year, US$10.5-million contract. Kiermaier won a gold glove in his first season with the Blue Jays in 2023. On off...
Dec 28, 2023
Chief J. Wilton Littlechild of Maskwacis promoted to Companion of The Order of Canada
The Order of Canada announced a slate of new appointees Thursday, and it includes a promotion for one important figure from central Alberta.That is Chief J. Wilton Littlechild, who receives the promot...
Dec 28, 2023