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• Sharks take losing streak into home matchup against the Flames

  06-04-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Calgary Flames (36-27-13, in the Pacific Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (20-46-10, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Monday, 10:30 p.m.
  
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• Protect 'valuable' Canadian health data from Trump's AI aspirations, experts urge

  24-04-2025 11:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — Medical researchers and lawyers say our rocky relationship with the U.S. creates an urgent need to protect a critical Canadian resource: patient health information that can be used to train artificial intelligence.
  
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• Going Pro: The Curling Group plans to launch professional curling league next spring

  24-04-2025 11:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — The owners of the Grand Slam of Curling series are planning to introduce a professional curling league next season. The Curling Group says the "Rock League" will debut in April 2026.
  
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• Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral

  24-04-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. A three-day public viewing is underway at St.
  
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• Special teams struggles costing Edmonton Oilers in playoff battle with L.A. Kings

  24-04-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  LOS ANGELES — There's been one stark difference in the battle between the Edmonton Oilers and L.A. Kings this post-season: special teams.
  
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• One year after B.C.'s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?

  24-04-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Marv Gandall says living in one of Victoria's largest residential buildings a year ago meant a parade of people with suitcases, stuffed visitors parking and slow elevators.
  
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• Kings visit the Oilers with 2-0 series lead

  24-04-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Los Angeles Kings (48-25-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Oilers -135, Kings +115; over/under is 5.
  
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• In the news today: Leaders stumping coast to coast, drug test strips pros and cons

  24-04-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Party leaders campaigning across the country today Federal leaders are making campaign stops across the country today as election day inches closer.
  
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• Could at-home test strips prevent drug deaths? Experts say yes, but it's complicated

  24-04-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  ST. JOHN'S — Canadians are dying alone from toxic drugs and experts say easier access to at-home drug-testing strips could help prevent deaths. But they warn the strips have limitations. Dr.
  
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• Carolina brings 2-0 lead into game 3 against New Jersey

  24-04-2025 10:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (42-33-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -165, Devils +139; over/under is 5.
  
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• Hudson's Bay to seek court permission to auction off charter, art and artifacts

  24-04-2025 10:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — Hudson's Bay is expected to seek court permission today to auction off its art, artifacts and the 355-year-old royal charter that launched the company, which announced Wednesday it will liquidate all its remaining stores.
  
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• Oilers face another playoff test after playing awful defense in back-to-back losses to LA Kings

  24-04-2025 09:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers know how to perform when they're facing playoff series deficits. After all, they went down 0-3 last summer in the Stanley Cup Final and still nearly won it all in Game 7.
  
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• Capitals beat the Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead

  24-04-2025 07:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Connor McMichael and Dylan Strome scored a minute apart early in the second period, Logan Thompson made some spectacular stops among his 25 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday night in Game
  
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• Tyler Seguin scores in OT as Stars withstand late double-minor penalty to beat Avalanche 2-1

  24-04-2025 07:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  DENVER (AP) — Tyler Seguin scored at 5:31 of overtime after Dallas killed a late double-minor penalty, and the Stars beat Colorado 2-1 in Game 3 on Wednesday night in a game that featured the return of Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog.
  
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• Adrian Kempe leads the LA Kings' offensive spree in a 6-2 win over Oilers for a 2-0 series lead

  24-04-2025 07:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe had two third-period goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Wednesday night to seize a 2-0 lead in the first-round Stanle
  
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• Zelenskyy cuts short South African trip after massive Russian strike on Kyiv kills 9

  24-04-2025 06:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday he is cutting short his official trip to South Africa and returning home after a Russian strike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv killed at least nine people and injured more than 7
  
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• WHL: Hurricanes top Hitmen 3-1 in Game 7, advance to eastern conference title series

  24-04-2025 06:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  CALGARY — Brayden Edwards had a goal and two assists as the Lethbridge Hurricanes defeated the Calgary Hitmen 3-1 in Game 7 on Wednesday to advance to the Western Hockey League eastern conference championship series.
  
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• Massive Russian strike on Kyiv kills 9 overnight and injures dozens

  24-04-2025 06:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack hit Kyiv overnight, killing nine people and injuring another 70, including six children, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday.
  
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• Massive Russian strike on Kyiv kills 9 overnight

  24-04-2025 06:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack hit Kyiv overnight, killing nine people and injuring another 63, including six children, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday.
  
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• Canadiens in 2-0 hole after hard-fought losses: 'Margin of error is so slim'

  24-04-2025 06:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON — The Montreal Canadiens know they’re close to beating the Washington Capitals, but Juraj Slafkovsky believes anything short of their very best won’t be enough. "There's always something lacking.
  
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• Logan Thompson's superb goaltending puts the Capitals up 2-0 on the Canadiens in the series

  24-04-2025 05:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The highlight-reel, diving save that it looked like Logan Thompson made to rob Jake Evans was not actually a save at all, and he wants to make sure everyone knows that. “I didn’t save it,” Thompson said. “It went off the post.
  
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• Kings serenaded by another national anthem by harmonica chorus from Koreatown senior citizen center

  24-04-2025 04:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings have brought back the harmonica-playing senior citizens whose rendition of the U.S. national anthem caused a sensation before their playoff opener.
  
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• Christian Walker homers in 3-run 2nd, Astros beat Blue Jays 3-1 for series sweep

  24-04-2025 04:35 via baytoday.ca
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Christian Walker homered in a three-run second, Ryan Gusto pitched well into the sixth and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Wednesday night to sweep the three-game series.
  
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• Evander Kane makes season debut, John Klingberg also returns from injury for Oilers in Game 2 vs LA

  24-04-2025 04:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Veteran forward Evander Kane is making his season debut for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series with the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night.
  
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• Thompson dazzles late as the Capitals beat the Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead

  24-04-2025 03:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Connor McMichael and Dylan Strome scored a minute apart early in the second period, Logan Thompson made some spectacular stops among his 25 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday night in Game
  
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• Yukon launches first-time homebuyer loan program to pay up to half of down payments

  24-04-2025 02:20 via baytoday.ca
  
  WHITEHORSE — Yukon's government is launching a first-time homebuyer program in the territory that will see eligible residents receive low-interest loans to help with down payments.
  
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• Texas man is executed for the 2004 strangling and stabbing death of a young mother

  24-04-2025 02:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas man convicted of fatally strangling and stabbing a young mother more than 20 years ago was executed Wednesday evening.
  
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• Judge delays $2.8 billion NCAA settlement to address roster limit concerns, backs rest of plan

  24-04-2025 01:05 via baytoday.ca
  
  The judge overseeing the sprawling $2.8 billion antitrust lawsuit settlement involving the NCAA and the nation’s five largest conferences delayed final approval of the plan Wednesday until it is modified to address concerns about roster limits. U.S.
  
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• Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada

  24-04-2025 00:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says at some point the automobile tariffs slapped on Canadian imports could increase while also indicating his administration is working on a deal with Canada.
  
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• Cal Clutterbuck says he's retiring after 17 NHL seasons with the Islanders and Wild

  24-04-2025 00:50 via baytoday.ca
  
  Cal Clutterbuck, the NHL's all-time leader in hits, announced he is retiring from hockey after playing more than 1,100 games over 17 seasons, including more than a decade as a fourth-line staple for the New York Islanders.
  
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