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Another inmate dead at notoriously harsh Newfoundland jail, officials confirm

Another inmate dead at notoriously harsh Newfoundland jail, officials confirm

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An inmate has died at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary in Newfoundland, one of the oldest operating provincial jails in the country.
Canadian rugby sevens women finish fourth in Dubai in season-opening event

Canadian rugby sevens women finish fourth in Dubai in season-opening event

DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates — Canada finished fourth on the women's side of the Emirates Dubai 7s on Sunday after falling 26-5 to France in the Cup third-place playoff.
Goalkeeper Erin McLeod in good company for B.C. Place Stadium farewell

Goalkeeper Erin McLeod in good company for B.C. Place Stadium farewell

VANCOUVER — Erin McLeod joins Christine Sinclair and Sophie Schmidt in the spotlight Tuesday at B.C. Place Stadium. But unlike the other two, the 40-year-old goalkeeper from St. Albert, Alta., won't be suiting up for the friendly against Australia.
Visiting Canucks hang on to edge Flames 4-3

Visiting Canucks hang on to edge Flames 4-3

CALGARY — Two goals in the opening 10 minutes gave Vancouver a lead it wouldn't relinquish on Saturday night.
Family seeks justice as Saskatchewan Mountie goes to trial for first-degree murder

Family seeks justice as Saskatchewan Mountie goes to trial for first-degree murder

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Brett Herman thinks back fondly on his childhood, running outside his grandfather’s house in northern Saskatchewan with his younger brother chasing behind.
Plant-based meat industry still poised for growth despite recent setbacks: experts

Plant-based meat industry still poised for growth despite recent setbacks: experts

It's been more than five years since A&W first started selling Beyond Meat burgers to customers eager to see whether the patties could compete with their beloved beef.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Home sales Home sales numbers for Canada's biggest, and most expensive, cities are expected to come this week.
Jewish Canadians to celebrate Hanukkah publicly, even as antisemitism rises

Jewish Canadians to celebrate Hanukkah publicly, even as antisemitism rises

While many Jewish Canadians prepare to light menorahs in celebration of Hanukkah starting Thursday, some say the Israel-Hamas war coupled with a rise in antisemitism may dim the festival of lights.
Naloxone: What to know about the opioid overdose-reversing drug, free across Canada

Naloxone: What to know about the opioid overdose-reversing drug, free across Canada

HALIFAX — Health Canada has called the opioid crisis one of the most serious public health threats in recent history, and an addictions specialist says everyone can play a part in helping reduce the death toll.

Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Dec.2, 2023

SATURDAY'S SCOREBOARD NHL Vancouver 4 Calgary 3 Winnipeg 3 Chicago 1 Ottawa 2 Seattle 0 Boston 4 Toronto 3 (OT) Detroit 5 Montreal 4 (OT) Dallas 8 Tampa Bay 1 N.Y. Rangers 4 Nashville 3 N.Y.
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