45 m. ago Edmonton Oilers pick up where they left off — playing poorly

Well, the Edmonton Oilers picked up right where they left off before the break. And that’s not a good thing. It was three shades of bad as an Oilers team that looked sloppy and disinterested heading into the Four Nations Face-Off break played the exact same way in their return Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia. All […]

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1 hour ago David Ayres, from EBUG to train conductor and still mulling a movie

When talking to David Ayres about his once-close ties to the Maple Leafs, you can safely say the train has left the station.  He had a Leafs T-shirt on under his sweater and played with borrowed Marlie gear, but after his emergency backup feat gave visiting Carolina an improbable win that caused huge embarrassment for […]

Transport

4 h. ago Berube makes first goalie rotation decision as schedule heats up

Well, Craig Berube certainly had enough time to think about his goalie rotation for this weekend’s back-to-back.  After a break in the NHL schedule of almost two weeks to accommodate the 4 Nations Face-Off, the Maple Leafs coach chose Anthony Stolarz to face the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, and Joseph Woll to play Sunday in […]

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4 h. ago Pope Francis ‘fragile’ as pneumonia battle threatened by sepsis, doctors say

Doctors have warned the main threat facing the 88-year-old Francis would be the onset of sepsis, a serious infection of the blood that can occur as a complication of pneumonia.

Events

5 h. ago Warren Buffett offers Donald Trump advice while celebrating Berkshire Hathaway’s success

He urged the U.S. government to be responsible with the taxes his company pays

Culture

6 h. ago U.S. threatened to cut Ukraine’s Starlink access over minerals: sources

Ukraine was told it faced imminent shutoff of the critical Starlink internet service if it did not reach a deal on critical minerals with the U.S, according to sources.

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6 h. ago Brian Minter: The secret to seeds lies in germination. Here's how to create success

When the process doesn’t go well and germination is poor, it’s easy to blame the seeds. Here's some help.

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6 h. ago Canucks vs. Golden Knights Game Day: Back at the playoff chase in Vegas

The Canucks are back in action after two weeks off, hoping to extend a three-game winning streak.

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6 h. ago Canucks vs. Golden Knights Game Day: No Quinn Hughes vs. Vegas

The Canucks are back in action after two weeks off, hoping to extend a three-game winning streak, but they'll have to do so without their captain.

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6 h. ago Canadian fans irked by Wayne Gretzky’s affiliations with Trump amid tensions

The Canadian hockey legend known as “The Great One” is facing heightened criticism over his political affiliations as tensions between Canada and the U.S. continue to fester. President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to make Canada the “51st state” of the U.S., prompting mass criticism from politicians and residents north of the border. […]

Sport

7 h. ago Half of Canadians and Americans think their countries are in a recession now: poll

OTTAWA — As Canada stares down U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated threats of devastating tariffs, roughly half of Canadians and Americans believe their countries are in an economic recession right now, a new poll suggests. The results of the Leger survey — which polled both Canadians and Americans — suggest that Canadian and Americans hold […]

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8 h. ago Warren Buffett offers Donald Trump some advice while celebrating Berkshire Hathaway’s success

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — In his annual letter to shareholders Saturday, Warren Buffett celebrated the successes of Berkshire Hathaway’s companies last year and in the 60 years since he took over a struggling New England textile company and began converting it into a massive conglomerate while offering some advice to President Donald Trump. Buffett opened […]

Culture

9 h. ago Letters, Feb. 22: Wayne Gretzky should have worn a Canada jersey in Boston

Is Connor McDavid the best active hockey player? Vote in our daily poll! Watching the opening ceremonies for Thursday night’s 4 Nations Face-off final, I noticed Wayne Gretzky was not wearing a Canadian jersey despite being our honorary captain. I feel betrayed by Wayne. Has he forgotten where he is from? Shame on you Wayne […]

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10 h. ago GAME DAY: Rust will be a factor as Leafs and ‘Canes get back to work

Hurricanes (33-19-11) at Maple Leafs (33-20-2) WHEN: Saturday, 7 p.m. TV: Sportsnet RADIO: TSN 1050 ODDS Toronto +105, Carolina –125 THE BUZZ It might take a few minutes for the teams to re-adjust after the majority missed a couple of weeks during the 4 Nations Face-Off break, to get the beach sand out of their […]

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11 h. ago Saturday's letters: Let's enjoy Canada's hockey win, warm spell

Canadians won it in overtime! Just what we need to take us away from Trump and tariffs. Even the weather has taken a turn for the better. Let’s all enjoy the day. Mark Johnson, Edmonton Infill rules, parking bans don’t mix Over the past couple of weeks there have been complaints about people not moving […]

Sport

11 h. ago Raymond J. de Souza: With hockey and Trumpian threats, success is the best revenge

Unlike Donald Trump, who is both a poor loser and a poor winner, let us celebrate our 4 Nations Face-Off victory over the U.S. graciously

Sport

17 h. ago Rosborough: If tariffs drive up costs, let's focus on fixing what we own

Anthony D Rosborough, Dalhousie University Canada’s economy has long relied on open trade and cross-border supply chains, but as tariff threats and market protectionism rise from the United States under President Donald Trump, so do Canada’s economic vulnerabilities. Although the risk of a trade war between Canada and the U.S. has been given a temporary […]

Economics

19 h. ago Canucks Video: 4 Nations, Quinn Hughes’ excellence, goaltending future and the Elias Pettersson conundrum

Video: It's back to business for the Canucks.

Politics

20 h. ago LEAFS NOTES: ‘Canes are back exactly five years since EBUG David Ayres

When the schedule first came out, you couldn’t blame the Maple Leafs for thinking someone at NHL headquarters was up to mischief. Buried in the busy post-4 Nations Face-Off slate Saturday is a visit by the Hurricanes, exactly five years to the day that Zamboni driver David Ayres was tossed into the Carolina crease and against all odds, […]

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20 h. ago Maple Leafs counting on their Four Nations stars to get boost from best

Craig Berube was feeling pretty good about how Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews fared in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, not just because their strong play bodes well for the Maple Leafs in the coming weeks. The coach had a fatter wallet, as did a few of the Canadians in the dressing room, collecting bets […]

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