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N.B. wrongful convictions: A story of undisclosed evidence, recanting witnesses

The story behind two New Brunswick men's wrongful convictions for murder contains classic elements of how things can go terribly wrong in Canada's justice system, say the lawyers who fought to prove their innocence.

Jan 6, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

WHL roundup: Jagger Firkus puts up five points in Warriors' 6-4 win over Raiders

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Jagger Firkus produced one goal and four assists as the Moose Jaw Warriors topped the Prince Albert Raiders 6-4 on Friday night in the Western Hockey League.

Jan 6, 2024 12:21 AM Read more >

Sports scoreboard for Friday, Jan. 5, 2024

Friday's Scoreboard NHL Winnipeg 3 Anaheim 1 Carolina 6 Washington 2 New Jersey 4 Chicago 2 --- World Junior Hockey Championship At Gothenburg, Sweden Gold-Medal Game United States 6 Sweden 2 Bronze-Medal Game Czechia 8 Finland 5 --- PWHL Toronto 3 N

Jan 5, 2024 10:36 PM Read more >

OHL roundup: Leafs prospect Cowan has three points in Knights' 6-2 win over Colts

LONDON, Ont. — Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan produced a goal and two assists as the London Knights defeated the Barrie Colts 6-2 on Friday night in the Ontario Hockey League.

Jan 5, 2024 9:29 PM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Sam Oliver has three points as Voltigeurs take down Tigres 6-2

VICTORIAVILLE, Que. — Sam Oliver had two goals and an assist as the Western Conference-leading Drummondville Voltigeurs defeated the Victoriaville Tigres 6-2 on Friday night in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.

Jan 5, 2024 8:50 PM Read more >

Source: Edmonton Elks agree to one-year deal with Bethel-Thompson

EDMONTON — McLeod Bethel-Thompson is returning to the CFL. A league source said Friday night the veteran American quarterback had agreed to a one-year deal with the Edmonton Elks.

Jan 5, 2024 8:04 PM Read more >

Former Ticats star running back Willie Bethea dead at age 85

American running back Willie Bethea, who led the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to three Grey Cup wins during his eight seasons with the CFL club, has died. He was 85. The Ticats took to social media Friday to confirm Bethea's passing.

Jan 5, 2024 7:57 PM Read more >

One dead, 11 injured after tour bus from Montreal crashes in New York state

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. — New York State Police say one person is dead and 11 people are injured after a bus coming from Montreal crashed on Interstate Highway 87 in Lake George, N.Y.

Jan 5, 2024 7:38 PM Read more >

Blackhawks' Bedard leaves game against Devils after hit from Smith

NEWARK, N.J. — Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard left Friday night's game against the New Jersey Devils after receiving an open-ice hit from defenceman Brendan Smith. The Blackhawks announced Bedard would not return.

Jan 5, 2024 7:29 PM Read more >

Military sends second aircraft after Trudeau's plane breaks down in Jamaica

OTTAWA — The plane that flew Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Jamaica for a family vacation broke down earlier this week, prompting the Canadian military to send a second aircraft with a repair crew to the Caribbean island.

Jan 5, 2024 6:55 PM Read more >