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Crochet and knitting weave a spell as younger Canadians find comfort and connection
Kevin Yee says the repetition of crochet has helped him release a lot of anger…
Child poverty rose for third consecutive year: Campaign 2000 report
TORONTO — An organization that campaigns to end child poverty says the number of children…
Sluggish, volatile start to spring could give way to hot, dry ending: Weather Network
TORONTO — Spring is set for a sluggish and volatile start over parts of Canada,…
Ukraine Olympian’s banned skeleton helmet a rallying symbol at Ottawa demonstration
OTTAWA — As the Winter Olympics drew to a close on Sunday in Milan, Ukrainian…
New Mexico launches investigation of forced sterilization of Native American women
EDGEWOOD, N.M. (AP) — In the 1970s, the U.S. agency that provides health care to…
Top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna’s hearing in assault case pushed back to March
STATE COLLEGE — The preliminary hearing for top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna in an alleged…
Prosecutors drop most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star McKenna
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn…
Felony assault charge against top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna withdrawn
STATE COLLEGE — A Pennsylvania district attorney’s office has withdrawn a felony aggravated assault charge…
Police officer says man needed jaw wired shut after being punched twice by McKenna
STATE COLLEGE — A police affidavit about the arrest of top National Hockey League prospect…
Top NHL prospect and Penn State freshman Gavin McKenna charged with felony assault
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna, a freshman center and…
2026 NHL draft prospect Gavin McKenna facing assault charges
STATE COLLEGE — Gavin McKenna, a top prospect for the 2026 NHL draft, is facing…
Runnalls leads Canada’s biathlon team into 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
CANMORE — Seven of eight athletes on Canada’s biathlon team will make their Olympic debuts…
A capsule look at the 18 teams set to play at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts
MISSISSAUGA — A capsule look at the 18 teams competing in the Jan. 23-Feb. 1…
NHL chooses Buffalo Sabres to host draft in June with PSU’s Gavin McKenna as the top prospect
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres will host the NHL draft in June, commissioner…
NHL chooses Buffalo Sabres to host draft in late June, Gavin McKenna billed as event’s centrepiece
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres will host the National Hockey League draft in…
Yukon officials outline power concerns after cold snap tested grid capacity
Officials in charge of Yukon’s power grid say rotating blackouts are a “last resort,” and…
McKenna hopes world juniors propel strong second half in NCAA with NHL draft looming
Gavin McKenna has a specific way of centring himself. The once slam-dunk No. 1 overall…
Martone setting the tone for Canada ahead of NYE clash win Finland at world juniors
MINNEAPOLIS — Porter Martone stood up and faced the music. The Canadian captain at the…
Snowfall warnings are in effect for northern B.C. and parts of Yukon
VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued several snowfall warnings for the southern parts of Yukon…
Much of N.L. under winter storm warnings as heavy snow and winds hit the coast
Christmas Day was accompanied by several weather warnings across Canada, with a forecast for a…
Some of the players to watch at the world junior hockey championship
The world junior hockey championship gets going Friday with plenty of top-end talent set to…
Yukon power grid under ‘significant’ strain as deep freeze grips Western Canada
WHITEHORSE — Bitter cold in the Yukon is straining the power grid and the territory’s…
‘People have been waiting for me to fail’: Canada’s McKenna fuelled by doubters
NIAGARA FALLS — Gavin McKenna knew the haters would be ready to pounce. The 17-year-old…
Magnitude-7.0 earthquake hits in remote wilderness along Alaska-Canada border
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A powerful, magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck in a remote area near the…