The Associated PressStephen Whyno It took less than two weeks as general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers for Chuck Fletcher to see what he needed to see with coach Dave Hakstol. The Flyers still were making too many mistakes, still not playing up to their talent level, and it was […]
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The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS–Karl-Anthony Towns got the Minnesota Timberwolves started and then enjoyed watching rookie Josh Okogie and the bench deliver the big blow. Towns had 14 points and 14 assists in just 21 minutes, and Andrew Wiggins scored 17, as the Timberwolves beat the road-weary Sacramento Kings 132-105 last […]
The Canadian PressKelsey Patterson MONTREAL–Carey Price didn’t want to make excuses after an uninspiring performance by the Montreal Canadiens against a division rival. The Boston Bruins blanked Montreal 4-0 last night on a 22-save effort by former Canadiens’ goalie Jaroslav Halak. With the win, Boston (18-12-4) leapfrogged the Canadiens (17-12-5) […]
The Associated PressSteve Reed CHARLOTTE, N.C.–Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints still have one of the league’s top-scoring offences, but lately it’s the defence that’s been carrying the NFL’s most complete team. On a night when Brees and the offence couldn’t get much going and made some uncharacteristic mistakes, […]
The Associated Press DETROIT–A 12-year-old Michigan boy who had been working odd jobs to raise money for a gravestone for his best friend is getting his wish. Funeral home owner David Techner was moved after reading The Detroit News’ story about Kaleb Klakulak and decided to donate a headstone. Kaleb […]
The Associated Press OZARKS, Mo.–A Missouri poacher has been ordered to repeatedly watch the movie “Bambi” as part of his sentence in a scheme to illegally-kill hundreds of deer. David Berry Jr. was ordered to watch the Disney classic at least once a month during his year-long jail sentence in […]
Duane Hicks Jeff Rousseau, left, Capt. Dave Crichton, Capt. Wayne Riches, and Brad Townson were among the Fort Frances Fire Brigade members who performed the daunting task of packing 160 Christmas hampers for local individuals, couples, and families yesterday morning at the Salvation Army food bank here. The brigade has […]
Sam Odrowski Mara Whitfield, a Grade 3 teacher at St. Michael’s School here, held up the crafts she and her students made during the school’s Christmas luncheon held yesterday upstairs at La Place Rendez-Vous.
The Canadian PressNicole Thompson New rules that increase penalties for drunk driving and expand police powers to demand breath samples took effect across Canada today, with some predicting the law will face a series of legal challenges. The legislation, which passed in June at the same time as new rules […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio TORONTO–The Ontario government introduced legislation yesterday that would prevent a strike or lockout at one of the province’s major power utilities–a move its said was necessary to avoid power outages over the holidays. Labour minister Laurie Scott said that if passed, the bill would send the […]
The Canadian PressPaola LoriggioShawn Jeffords TORONTO–An overwhelming majority of those who weighed in on Ontario’s sex education on the first day of public consultations opposed Premier Doug Ford’s repeal of a modernized curriculum introduced by the previous Liberal government. Respondents identifying themselves as students, parents, and social workers flooded the […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–Air passengers who are bumped from over-booked flights or forced to sit through long delays could receive up to $2,400 in compensation–cash or something more than a pile of coffee coupons–under proposed regulations for the government’s long-promised passenger bill of rights. The proposed compensation will use […]
