6 h. ago Former NHLPA head Bob Goodenow, who led players through two long lockouts, dead at 72

Former NHL Players’ Association executive director Bob Goodenow, who held the post for 13 years and led players through two long work stoppages, has died. The NHLPA said in a release that Goodenow died suddenly at age 72. A cause of death was not given. Goodenow became the NHLPA’s second executive director in 1992, succeeding […]

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29 h. ago 'Repeat offender' charged in museum, construction site thefts: Police

The man was released under a judicial interim release order.

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31 h. ago London teacher charged with sexual assault released after second arrest

Jamie Cain, 43, spent two days in custody before being released again.

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33 h. ago Man arrested in Ottawa charged with sexual assault in Renfrew

The initial search for the suspect had prompted a shelter-in-place order from police in the Renfrew area on Aug. 28.

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42 h. ago NHL teams to weigh talent against backlash after five players reinstated, lawyer says

A sports lawyer says NHL teams will weigh talent against potential backlash when deciding whether to sign one of the five players acquitted in the 2018 London, Ont., sexual assault trial. The league announced Thursday that Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton and Carter Hart — who are all free agents — can […]

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43 h. ago NHL teams to weigh talent against backlash after 5 players reinstated, lawyer says

A sports lawyer says NHL teams will weigh talent against potential backlash when deciding whether to sign one of the five players acquitted in the Ontario sexual assault trial.

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56 h. ago Players acquitted in Hockey Canada sex assault trial can return: NHL

The players, who are all unrestricted free agents, can sign with a team on Oct. 15 as they wait for full reinstatement.

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56 h. ago Players acquitted in Hockey Canada sex assault trial can return to NHL on Dec. 1

NEW YORK — The five players acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial can return to the NHL when their suspensions end on Dec. 1, the NHL announced Thursday. The players, who are all unrestricted free agents, can sign with a team on Oct. 15 as they wait for full reinstatement. Michael McLeod, Dillon […]

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3 d. ago 'I believe Connor's 100% committed to the club': Oilers taking right path in McDavid negotiation, NHL insider says

This in from NHL insider Brian Lawton, a former NHL GM and player agent, his take that the Edmonton Oilers are on the right path in negotiating with hockey’s best player Connor McDavid and that things will work out well for McDavid and the Oilers in the end. “I wouldn’t be overly worried if I […]

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4 d. ago CBA establishes $4M annual fund for retired NHL players’ health care, wellness

LAS VEGAS — Beyond the noticeable changes in the new NHL collective bargaining agreement like expanding the regular season to 84 games and implementing a playoff salary cap is an investment in caring for former players that has not existed until now. The league and union will contribute $4 million annually to the newly established […]

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4 d. ago Bill Daly: NHL expects decision on Hockey Canada five ’in the relatively near future’

LAS VEGAS — NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says he expects a decision soon on the status of five former Hockey Canada players acquitted at trial in a high-profile sexual assault case. Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote were acquitted July 24 in London, Ont. McLeod was also acquitted of […]

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4 d. ago London teacher charged with sexual assault arrested for breaching release order

He was spotted at a south-end community centre while not in the direct and continuous presence of his surety, police said.

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4 d. ago Teacher charged with sexual assault arrested for breaching release order

He was spotted at a south-end community centre while not in the direct and continuous presence of his surety, police said.

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4 d. ago NHL will make decision on world junior player eligibility in ‘near future’: Daly

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says he expects a decision soon on the status of five former Hockey Canada players acquitted at trial in a high-profile sexual assault case.

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5 d. ago Wedding guest delivers ’round house’ punch to bride after getting ‘cut off’ from booze: Cops

A guest at a Pennsylvania wedding is facing assault charges after he allegedly punched the bride in the face when he was “cut off” from alcohol. John Cianci of Sharpsville, Pa., was attending the event at The Woods at Eisler Farms in Connoquenessing Township on Aug. 29. However, things took a turn when Cianci allegedly […]

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7 d. ago Former Senator Alex Formenton back in pro hockey, signing with Swiss club

The ex-NHL player and four others from the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey championship team were acquitted of sexual assault by a judge after a trial in London, Ont.

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8 d. ago Man charged with theft sues Winnipeg grocer for alleged assault

A Winnipeg man has filed a statement of claim against a grocer seeking unspecified damages after he says he was beaten by staff while stealing

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8 d. ago Edmonton police officer charged in shooting of stabbing suspect in 2024

Edmonton Police Service Sgt. Neil Thompson was charged with one count of aggravated assault after shooting a bar stabbing suspect in the west end last year.

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8 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Pickering man accused of sexually assaulting date met through app

A 26-year-old Pickering man has been charged with sexual assault after meeting someone through a dating app. And York Regional Police suspect there are more alleged victims. Police said Friday that their investigation began on July 19 when a complainant came forward to report a sexual assault that occurred in August 2024. The complainant told […]

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8 d. ago Elementary school teacher in London, Ont., charged in alleged sex assault of student: police

A London, Ont., elementary school teacher is facing sexual assault charges after police allege he groomed and assaulted a student.

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