2 h. ago Three takeaways as Flames fall in shootout against Canucks, lose Backlund to injury

Wednesday was a double whammy for the Flames. They allowed the Canucks to pull even in the wild-card race and their captain made an early exit

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14 h. ago Message of family of woman killed by speeding driver: 'Craziness needs to stop'

Clay Kuzio stood and apologized for what happened and told the court he wished he could trade places with Rachel Stapleton. In reality, Kuzio, 24, almost died like Stapleton did after a catastrophic crash Jan. 6, 2022, on Southdale Road that killed Stapleton, 36, and left Kuzio, who suffered lasting brain injuries, in a coma […]

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14 h. ago Family of woman killed by speeding driver speaks out: 'Craziness needs to stop'

Clay Kuzio stood and apologized for what happened and told the court he wished he could trade places with Rachel Stapleton. In reality, Kuzio, 24, almost died like Stapleton did after a catastrophic crash Jan. 6, 2022, on Southdale Road that killed Stapleton, 36, and left Kuzio, who suffered lasting brain injuries, in a coma […]

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16 h. ago Wally Amos, 88, of cookie fame, died at home in Hawaii. He lost Famous Amos but found other success

HONOLULU (AP) — Wallace “Wally” Amos, the creator of the cookie empire that took his name and made it famous and who went on to become a children’s literacy advocate, has died. He was 88. Amos created the Famous Amos cookie empire and eventually lost ownership of the company — as well as the rights […]

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17 h. ago 'Several critical safety failures' behind death at Oakridge development: WorkSafeBC

Yuridia Flores, 41, died when large form for concrete hit her while it was being lifted by a crane

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18 h. ago Family of Manitoba grandmother who died on surgery waiting list backs proposed law

The family of a Manitoba grandmother who died while waiting for heart surgery says it hopes a proposed law could help prevent other families from going through the same heartbreak.

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20 h. ago Woman accused in child’s drowning at Alberta lake opts to be tried by judge

STONY PLAIN — An Edmonton woman accused in the drowning death of a five-year-old girl has opted to be tried by a judge alone. Mary Quinn is accused of manslaughter and failing to provide the necessaries of life after the child died in October at Wabamun Lake, west of Edmonton. Quinn’s preliminary hearing is set […]

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40 h. ago Suspect arrested in connection with 2021 shooting death in Lowertown

Haybe Farhan Aden was arrested Tuesday as he re-entered Canada at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

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41 h. ago Widow sues Las Vegas hotel after husband dies during encounter with prostitute

The widow of a man is suing a Las Vegas hotel after her husband was found dead inside a room from a drug overdose — after he was robbed by a sex worker. Jennifer Jacoby has filed a lawsuit against the owners of The Palazzo following her husband Jeff Jacoby’s death in March 2023, the […]

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43 h. ago 'Some buzz around the city' as Flames prepare for huge matchup against the Canucks

While it isn’t quite do-or-die time for either the Flames or Canucks, it’s getting close

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46 h. ago Child calls 911 in Ontario apartment stabbing that left woman dead

Peel Regional Police say a woman has died after she was stabbed in a Brampton, Ont. apartment building and it was a child who called 911.

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46 h. ago Canadian man sentenced to 25 years for shootings that damaged pipeline and power station in Dakotas

BISMARCK, N.D. — A Canadian man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for shootings at an oil pipeline in South Dakota and an electrical substation in North Dakota that caused $1.7 million in damages after a judge found that his crimes met the definition of terrorism. Cameron Smith, 50, was also ordered […]

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47 h. ago Raptors players have been shouting Toronto slang at each other

The Toronto Raptors may not have won all that many games this season, but they're making sure they're having a good time when they do.On Monday, Toronto picked up just their 22nd win of the season in 65 tries, as they currently sit 13th in the Eastern Conference standings.And a good chunk of the team's offence came from an unlikely source last night, with 24-year-old Toronto native A.J. Lawson putting up a career-high 32 points while coming off the bench against the Washington Wizards."I've been dreaming about this, who knows how long since I first touched the basketball… It just means everything, for the city, for the family, for the country," Lawson said postgame. "I just felt like every shot I was gonna shoot was gonna go in. I just showed the confidence in myself. I mean, I'm not gonna get down if I miss a couple in a row. Keep shooting."Lawson's previous career high was 17 points, achieved last season with the Dallas Mavericks.In the locker room postgame, loud cheers cou...

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49 h. ago Gene Hackman told pal he would have died ‘long ago’ without wife Betsy

'She was very protective of him ... She just really looked after him'

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52 h. ago TAKEAWAYS: On Marner shining, a Maple Leafs lapse and a Woll rebound

Ugly hockey works every so often. Case in point: The Maple Leafs’ 4-3 shootout victory on Monday night in Salt Lake City against the Utah Hockey Club. Our takeaways from a win that put the Leafs within two points of the Florida Panthers for first place in the Atlantic Division: MARNER RISES Leave it to […]

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58 h. ago Mitch Marner the hero as Maple Leafs beat Utah in a shootout

Mitch Marner got the last laugh. After days of speculation regarding his future with the Maple Leafs, Marner scored the deciding goal in a shootout on Monday night as the Leafs beat the Utah Hockey Club 4-3. Marner made a forehand deke to beat Utah goalie Karel Vejmelka, ending the Leafs’ winless streak at three […]

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61 h. ago Canadian A.J. Lawson stars, Raptors set franchise record in win over Washington Wizards

Beasts on the boards all night, Toronto easily able to overcome poor shooting.

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62 h. ago Alleged accomplice in B.C. contract killing ‘froze’ and didn’t shoot, trial hears

The witness, whose identity is covered by a publication ban and has been referred to as "Person X," told the court he watched Brandon Teixeira kill Nicolas Khabra.

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67 h. ago Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies of rare genetic disease at 22

There are 300 million people with PolG worldwide. There is currently no treatment or cure.

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68 h. ago Suspects remain at large after mass shooting that injured 12 in east Toronto

Three suspects remain at large after a mass shooting in east Toronto that injured 12 people last week. Police are continuing their investigation into the Friday night shooting at the Piper Arms pub in Scarborough. They say the suspects “indiscriminately” opened fire as diners celebrated the pub’s opening night, then fled in a silver car. […]

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