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Maple Leafs sign William Nylander to eight-year extension worth US$92 million

Maple Leafs sign William Nylander to eight-year extension worth US$92 million

TORONTO — As practice wound down for the Toronto Maple Leafs, all of William Nylander's teammates came over to congratulate him and give him a small tap with their stick. They'll get back to ribbing him soon enough.
Death at N.B. homeless encampment reminder of high risk of fire at tent sites

Death at N.B. homeless encampment reminder of high risk of fire at tent sites

FREDERICTON — The various sources of heat used by people living in tents carry a high risk of fire that can threaten lives, say homeless advocates in New Brunswick after a man died in an encampment in Saint John.
Zumwinkle, Carpenter, Schroeder PWHL's first stars of the week

Zumwinkle, Carpenter, Schroeder PWHL's first stars of the week

TORONTO — Minnesota right-winger Grace Zumwinkle and New York forward Alex Carpenter and goaltender Corinne Schroeder were named the Professional Women's Hockey League's first three stars of the week Monday. The PWHL opened its inaugural season Jan.
Halifax woman asks Canada Post for stamp in honour of world war veteran drag artist

Halifax woman asks Canada Post for stamp in honour of world war veteran drag artist

HALIFAX — Canada Post is being asked to consider honouring a veteran of the first and second world wars who entertained Canadian troops as a female impersonator.
The 10 most expensive years for weather, natural disaster in Canada: insurance bureau

The 10 most expensive years for weather, natural disaster in Canada: insurance bureau

OTTAWA — These are the 10 most expensive years for natural disasters in Canada as measured by insurance payouts, adjusted for inflation in 2022. This data is from the Insurance Bureau of Canada. 1. 2016, $5.
Insured damage from severe weather exceeded $3.1B in 2023: insurance bureau

Insured damage from severe weather exceeded $3.1B in 2023: insurance bureau

OTTAWA — Severe weather and natural disasters caused more than $3 billion in insured damages for the second year in a row in 2023.
Another class-action lawsuit over cantaloupe salmonella outbreak filed in Canada

Another class-action lawsuit over cantaloupe salmonella outbreak filed in Canada

VANCOUVER — A third proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed over salmonella-tainted cantaloupes that have sickened people across Canada.
NDP on track to pay off 2021 election debt, set to begin building campaign war chest

NDP on track to pay off 2021 election debt, set to begin building campaign war chest

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats believe they will soon be able to pay off their 2021 election debt, but will await end-of-year fundraising totals before marking the occasion.
Blue Bombers promote Jordan Younger to defensive co-ordinator

Blue Bombers promote Jordan Younger to defensive co-ordinator

WINNIPEG — Mike O'Shea has the best of both worlds. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers promoted defensive backs coach Jordan Younger to defensive co-ordinator on Monday.
MLS club CF Montreal hires Laurent Courtois as new head coach

MLS club CF Montreal hires Laurent Courtois as new head coach

MONTREAL — CF Montreal has turned to Laurent Courtois to help develop its core of young talent and pick up results that have eluded the club away from Stade Saputo.