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Quebec singer and songwriter Jean-Pierre Ferland dies of natural causes at 89
MONTREAL - Jean-Pierre Ferland, the singer-songwriter who became a fixture of Quebec's cultural landscape over a career that spanned more than six decades, died Saturday at the age of 89. The agency r...
Apr 28, 2024
Comeback win in Orlando shows Toronto FC is on the right track under John Herdman
The fun has only just started, says Toronto FC coach John Herdman. At 5-4-1 after 10 games, it's hard not to agree. There are positive signs in the present and real hope for the future for a Toronto t...
Apr 28, 2024
Quebec liquor board to cull spirits from shelves as local distillers struggle
MONTREAL - The number of microdistilleries in Quebec has boomed in the last decade, growing from less than a dozen to about 70. But a decision by Quebec's liquor corporation to cull up to 200 homegrow...
Apr 28, 2024
What Trudeau's podcast appearances say about the Liberals' next ballot box question
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau knows Canadians aren't listening. He knows his defence against Conservative attacks over his signature climate policy isn't working, at least not yet. But he pla...
Apr 28, 2024
First, she aimed to transform Canada's military culture. The public service is next
OTTAWA - Corporate boardrooms. Military barracks. Federal government offices. They're not locales with a reputation for fostering diversity. Anita Anand has been trying to change that. Ensuring people...
Apr 28, 2024
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
It's National Superhero and Bravehearts Day, which seems fitting for the NHL teams looking for extra efforts and playoff victories today. The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers are looking to take ...
Apr 28, 2024
NHL roundup: Islanders avoid sweep by beating Hurricanes 3-2 in double overtime
NEW YORK (AP) - Mathew Barzal scored his second goal of the game on a deflection 1:24 into the second overtime and the New York Islanders beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in Game 4 on Saturday to avoi...
Apr 27, 2024
Wyatt Johnston scores in OT, Stars beat Golden Knights 3-2 to cut series deficit to 2-1
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Wyatt Johnston scored his second goal of the game in overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 3-2 victory over Vegas on Saturday night, cutting the defending champion Golden Knights' serie...
Apr 27, 2024
Marchand stars again, Swayman solid as Bruins push frustrated Leafs to the brink
TORONTO - Brad Marchand became the Bruins' all-time leading playoff goal-scorer and added an assist as Boston suffocated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Saturday to take a 3-1 lead in the teams' first-...
Apr 27, 2024
Morgan's goal helps short-handed Red Bulls tie Whitecaps 1-1
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) - Lewis Morgan scored his seventh goal of the season, Carlos Coronel had three saves and the short-handed New York Red Bulls held on Saturday night for a 1-1 Major League Soccer dr...
Apr 27, 2024
