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Hogberg makes 40 saves as Senators snap 9-game winless skid over Flames
OTTAWA - Marcus Hogberg isn't sure he belongs in the NHL, but he might be the only one uncertain of his status. Hogberg was at his finest Saturday making 40 saves in the Ottawa Senators' 5-2 win over ...
Jan 20, 2020
Sheahan's four points and McDavid's two goals powers Oilers past Coyotes 7-3
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers will be going into a 10-day break with their heads held high. Riley Sheahan had a goal and three assists and Connor McDavid had a pair of goals as the Edmonton Oilers ro...
Jan 20, 2020
Sobeys removing plastic bags at the end of the month
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A reminder to pack along your reusable bags when grocery shopping in the coming weeks.While most stores charge 5 cents for plastic bags, Sobeys stores across Canada will be banning ...
Jan 20, 2020 Plastic bags will be phased out in the next two weeks at Sobeys stores. Reusable bags or paper bags can be purchased. (Photo by Chantal Wagner)
Whitecaps hope changes on field and in front office lead to better results in 2020
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps are hopeful that a fresh approach will lead to improved results as their 2020 training camp kicked off Monday at the National Soccer Development Centre on...
Jan 20, 2020
When it comes to unanimous Hall picks, Jeter could be No. 2.
NEW YORK - When it comes to unanimous picks for baseball's Hall of Fame, Derek Jeter quite appropriately has the chance to be No. 2. Yankees closer Mariano Rivera became the first player to appear on ...
Jan 20, 2020
Powell's big 4th quarter leads Raptors past Hawks, 122-117
ATLANTA - Norman Powell scored 27 points, including 17 in the final period, and the Toronto Raptors withstood Atlanta's late charge to beat the Hawks 122-117 on Monday. Toronto led by 21 points, 112-9...
Jan 20, 2020
A brief look at carbon taxing by province
OTTAWA - As of Jan. 1, every Canadian and all Canadian businesses are paying a price on carbon. The federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act means provinces that do not have their own price o...
Jan 20, 2020
Recent locker thefts at Family Leisure Centre
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Family Leisure Centre (FLC) is encouraging users to leave valuables at home with a recent spike in locker thefts.The FLC says thieves are targeting unlocked lockers and locks wi...
Jan 20, 2020 Combination lock at Family Leisure Centre (Photo courtesy Ross Lavigne)
Ted Hughes, British Columbia's first conflict watchdog, dies at 92
VICTORIA - Ted Hughes, whose reports led to the resignation of a premier and the overhaul of child welfare systems in British Columbia and Manitoba, has died at the age of 92. Hugh...
Jan 20, 2020
Rookie F1 driver Nicholas Latifi to represent Toronto with race number 6
Formula One driver Nicholas Latifi says he will represent his hometown of Toronto in his rookie season on the circuit by choosing No. 6 as the race number for his Williams. Latifi made the a...
Jan 20, 2020