Indigenous

Every phone call is a goodbye, says Vancouver resident with family in Gaza

Omar Mansour says every phone call with his family in the Gaza Strip might be the last. So during those few minutes when he is able to talk to his parents, brother and sisters, the Vancouver resident makes sure he tells them he loves them.

Dec 10, 2023 4:33 AM Read more >

Indigenous services minister to table First Nations water bill as early as Monday

OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is expected to table much-anticipated legislation to improve water quality in First Nations communities as early as Monday.

Dec 10, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

'People are confused': Survey suggests Canadians need education on Charter rights

OTTAWA — While one-third of Canadians say they have read the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, many fail to distinguish between its text and that of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, a new survey suggests.

Dec 10, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver Canucks hang on to beat resilient Carolina Hurricanes 4-3

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canuck's 4-3 win on Saturday night is one step closer to "utopia," according to head coach Rick Tocchet. The Canucks rode a strong start to deny the Carolina Hurricanes a potential comeback win.

Dec 10, 2023 12:21 AM Read more >

WHL roundup: Hadland helps Wheat Kings blitz Blazers 6-2

BRANDON, Man. — Caleb Hadland scored twice and added an assist as the Brandon Wheat Kings whipped the visiting Kamloops Blazers 6-2 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday.

Dec 9, 2023 11:04 PM Read more >

Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023

Saturday's Scoreboard NHL Vancouver 4 Carolina 3 Toronto 4 Nashville 0 New Jersey 4 Calgary 2 Montreal 3 Buffalo 2 (SO) Ottawa 5 Detroit 1 Boston 5 Arizona 3 Vegas 6 Dallas 1 Washington 4 N.Y. Rangers 0 N.Y.

Dec 9, 2023 10:55 PM Read more >

Flemming, Froud win Canadian senior curling championships

VERNON, B.C. — Paul Flemming's team from Nova Scotia scored a single point in the eighth end on Saturday to defeat Bruce Korte's Saskatchewan foursome 4-3 to win the Canadian senior men's curling championship.

Dec 9, 2023 9:35 PM Read more >

Samsonov makes 18 saves, Matthews scores twice as Maple Leafs blank Predators 4-0

TORONTO — Ilya Samsonov hadn't played in more than two weeks. Sub-par performances coupled with an illness sidelined the Maple Leafs goaltender as Joseph Woll took command of Toronto's No. 1 goaltending job.

Dec 9, 2023 9:29 PM Read more >

Snowboard sensations put on a Big Air show

EDMONTON — No Canadians made it to the podium at Saturday night’s FIS World Cup Big Air Snowboard event at Commonwealth Stadium. But the night saw some snowboarding history being made.

Dec 9, 2023 9:01 PM Read more >

OHL roundup: Lardis nets hat trick, OT winner for Bulldogs

BRANTFORD, Ont. — Nick Lardis's third goal of the night, scored four minutes into overtime, gave the Brantford Bulldogs a 5-4 win over the visiting Kitchener Rangers in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday.

Dec 9, 2023 8:40 PM Read more >