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You just knew Connor Hellebuyck was going to bounce back. After allowing six goals in a loss in Detroit Tuesday night, Hellebuyck turned aside 39 shots as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Buffalo Sabres with a 4-2 win on Thursday night in Western New York. The Jets were outplayed and …
Read More »Emergency departments are in a state of crisis, Halifax ER chief says – Halifax
The head of emergency medicine for Halifax and the surrounding area says ERs are under the most extreme pressure that he’s seen in his 23-year career, and he says it’s taking a toll on patients and health-care workers. Emergency medicine is in a state of “crisis” amid a shortage of …
Read More »Why are there so many cyberattacks lately? An explainer on the rising trend
TORONTO — A wave of high-profile cyberattacks has recently hit hospitals, businesses and organizations in Ontario, including the LCBO this week and Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children and Scouts Canada in December. The Canadian Press spoke with cybersecurity experts about whether cyberattacks are on the rise, why they are happening, …
Read More »37-year-old man facing 1st-degree murder charge in Scarborough shooting – Toronto
Toronto police say a 37-year-old man has been charged with first degree murder in connection with a shooting in Scarborough at the end of last year. On Dec. 30, at around 5:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting at a building at Birchmount Road and Sheppard Avenue. Police …
Read More »Energy bills in Canada not expected to fall much in 2023. Maybe that’s a good thing, experts say
In Europe, global warming has been a mixed blessing this winter. Fears of a massive energy crunch leaving millions of homes in the dark have largely dissipated, at least for now. The European Union’s reserves of natural gas are at least 83 per cent full, and gas prices are a …
Read More »Winter storm sets off school closures, messy commutes in southern Quebec
A winter storm has closed several schools, cancelled flights and made for a difficult commute on roads across the southern half of Quebec on Friday morning. A number of school boards, including the Eastern Townships and Central Quebec school boards, have shut down for the day due to the weather. …
Read More »Canadian man chases Guinness world record for most marathons in 1 year
It’s a gamble, but one that’s worthwhile to Ben Pobjoy. The Mississauga, Ont., native has set out on a journey to break the Guinness world record for most marathons ran by a male in a year (239), held by American Larry Macon. Pobjoy, who started on New Year’s Day, plans …
Read More »Toronto brings 3-game win streak into matchup against Detroit
Toronto Maple Leafs (25-9-7, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (17-15-7, sixth in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Maple Leafs -149, Red Wings +126; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs will try to keep their three-game win …
Read More »Steinbach snowmobiler dies in crash with truck: Manitoba RCMP – Winnipeg
0:25 Steinbach snowmobiler dies in crash with truck: Manitoba RCMP A man is dead after the snowmobile he was riding was hit by a car in Steinbach, Man., early Wednesday, police say. Police say a 73-year-old man from Steinbach had been crossing the highway on a snowmobile when he was …
Read More »Calgary company out $280k after work on former Kensington Manor building – Calgary
A local restoration company says it’s out hundreds of thousands of dollars for work on the former Kensington Manor apartment building. Tenants in the seven-storey apartment building were evacuated in November 2017 after an inspection found it wasn’t structurally sound. At the time, people living in the building were told …
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