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Canadiens sign forward Tyler Toffoli to four-year contract through 2024
The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Tyler Toffoli to a four-year deal on Monday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$4.25 million. Toffoli played 10 regular-season games for the Vancouver...
Oct 12, 2020
Ex-officer charged in George Floyd's death freed on $1M bond
MINNEAPOLIS - The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd posted bail Wednesday and was released from state prison, leading Minnesota's governor to activate ...
Oct 12, 2020
Another Prince Albert COVID-19 potential exposure reported
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting potential COVID-19 exposures at several locations across Saskatchewan, including a new exposure in Prince Albert. The notification is to inform the publi...
Oct 12, 2020
'When I taste savoury, it’s home:' L.A. man asks for N.L. seasoning, Twitter delivers
LOS ANGELES - A Newfoundlander in Los Angeles will be giving thanks for a savoury saviour Monday night as he tucks into a holiday dinner made possible by the magic of social media. Chad Richardson was...
Oct 12, 2020
"More than a piece of metal:" Nunavut community gets its first ambulance
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The summer sealift typically brings everything from housewares to heavy equipment to Pond Inlet in Nunavut. But this year, on Aug. 28, the ship dropped off something the remote comm...
Oct 12, 2020
B.C. political leaders meet in live TV debate in Oct. 24 election campaign
VICTORIA - The leaders of B.C.'s three main political parties will meet Tuesday in a televised debate that political experts say could be one of the few events where voters get a chance to truly asses...
Oct 12, 2020
Los Angeles Lakers defeat Miami Heat in six games to win 17th NBA title all-time
The Los Angeles Lakers are the 2019-20 NBA Champions. The Lakers defeated the Heat 106-93 in Game 6 of their best-of-seven series in Orlando, Fla. Los Angeles now has its 17th title, tied with t...
Oct 11, 2020
Alberta town unveils statue of coach who died in Humboldt Broncos bus crash
PEACE RIVER, Alta. - A junior hockey coach who was killed in a deadly bus crash that scarred the nation was honoured this weekend with a bronze statue unveiled in the Alberta town where he grew up and...
Oct 11, 2020
Alberta town unveils statue of coach who died in Humboldt Broncos bus crash
PEACE RIVER, Alta. - A junior hockey coach who was killed in a deadly bus crash that scarred the nation was honoured this weekend with a bronze statue unveiled in the Alberta town where he grew up and...
Oct 11, 2020
Toronto Maple Leafs sign Jimmy Vesey to a one-year contract worth $900,000
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Jimmy Vesey to a one-year contract Sunday evening. The contract is valued at $900,000. Vesey, 27, scored nine goals and 20 points with the Buffalo Sa...
Oct 11, 2020