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B.C. researcher says device mimics parent's touch to help babies cope with pain
VANCOUVER - Researchers in British Columbia have designed a "robot" that helps reduce pain for premature babies by simulating skin-to-skin contact with a parent who may not be available...
Mar 22, 2019
Subban records first career shutout, Vegas tops Jets 5-0
LAS VEGAS - Malcolm Subban stopped 20 shots for his first NHL shutout, William Karlsson and Reilly Smith each scored twice, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-0 on Thursday night. T...
Mar 21, 2019
McDavid leads Oilers past Blue Jackets 4-1; Columbus slips out of playoff spot
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist and Leon Draisaitl had three assists as the Edmonton Oilers emerged with a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday. Kyle Brodziak, Zac...
Mar 21, 2019
Flames strengthen hold atop division with 4-2 win over Blue Jackets
CALGARY - Every remaining game both a dress rehearsal for the playoffs and an opportunity to strengthen their post-season position, the Calgary Flames weathered a desperate Columbus Blue Jackets ...
Mar 21, 2019
Calgary Flames keep up pace atop division with 5-1 win over Ottawa Senators
CALGARY - Andrew Mangiapane, Garnet Hathaway and Matthew Tkachuk each had a goal and an assist for the Calgary Flames in a 5-1 win over the visiting Ottawa Senators on Thursday. Captain Mark...
Mar 21, 2019
Schwartz scores hat trick for Blues in 7-2 win over Oilers
ST. LOUIS - Goals have been hard to come by this season for St. Louis Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz. That all changed Tuesday night against Edmonton. Schwartz had three goals and an assist, David Per...
Mar 21, 2019
Rinne, Preds blank reeling Maple Leafs 3-0
NASHVILLE - Pekka Rinne is starting to regain some of his Vezina Trophy form he showed last season. And the Predators, last season's Presidents' Trophy winner, are finally developing some consistency....
Mar 21, 2019
Canadiens beat listless Flyers 3-1
PHILADELPHIA - Montreal didn't need all 240 characters to express on Twitter the importance of beating the Flyers: "Les Canadiens remportent une grosse victoire !" In any language, this much was clear...
Mar 21, 2019
New Zealand observes Muslim prayer after mosque attacks
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - People across New Zealand are observing the Muslim call to prayer as the nation reflects on the moment one week ago when 50 people were slaughtered at two mosques. Prime Mi...
Mar 21, 2019
B.C. legislation targets Trans Mountain, say proponent and Alberta government
VANCOUVER - Environmental legislation proposed by British Columbia is specifically targeting the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and would significantly impact it, the project's proponent ...
Mar 21, 2019