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Man, 44, dies after encampment fire in Saint John, N.B., police say

Man, 44, dies after encampment fire in Saint John, N.B., police say

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Police say a man has died after a fire at an encampment in Saint John, N.B. Local police say emergency crews responded to the fire near the viaduct at a highway on-ramp on Saturday night.
Former Stampeders punter Burke Dales dead at age 46

Former Stampeders punter Burke Dales dead at age 46

CALGARY — Former punter Burke Dales, who helped the Calgary Stampeders win the 2008 Grey Cup, has died. He was 46. The Stampeders confirmed Dales' death on Sunday. The cause was not revealed. Dales was a native of Collingwood, Ont.

OHL roundup: Levin paces IceDogs to 5-2 win over Spitfires

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Mike Levin and Owen Flores proved to be too much for the Windsor Spitfires on Sunday. Levin scored twice while Flores stopped 36 shots to lead the Niagara IceDogs past the Spitfires 5-2 in Ontario Hockey League action.
Edmonton Elks sign veteran quarterback Bethel-Thompson

Edmonton Elks sign veteran quarterback Bethel-Thompson

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed veteran American quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson on Sunday. The move wasn't a surprise as word surfaced Friday that Bethel-Thompson had agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Edmonton.

QMJHL roundup: Wildcats score four in third period to sink Sea Dogs 6-2

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Vincent Collard scored two goals and added an assist as the Moncton Wildcats scored four third-period goals beat the Saint John Sea Dogs 6-2 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Sunday.
Honda considering $18.4B electric vehicle and battery plant in Canada: media report

Honda considering $18.4B electric vehicle and battery plant in Canada: media report

TORONTO — Honda Motor Co. Ltd. could invest upwards of $18.4 billion in an electric vehicle plant in Canada, according to a report from a Japanese news outlet.
Man found dead in tent before clearance of Edmonton homeless camp

Man found dead in tent before clearance of Edmonton homeless camp

EDMONTON — A man has been discovered dead at a homeless encampment north of Edmonton's downtown, prompting city officials to briefly pause their plans to clear the camp.
Abby Stonehouse leads Canada past Czechia at world women's under-18 hockey event

Abby Stonehouse leads Canada past Czechia at world women's under-18 hockey event

ZUG, Switzerland — Abby Stonehouse's record-setting performance kept Canada unbeaten at the world women's under-18 hockey championship. Stonehouse scored two short-handed goals and added three assists to lead Canada past Czechia 8-1 on Sunday.
At 65, B.C.'s Jonathan Lyons not slowing down at Canadian Track Championships

At 65, B.C.'s Jonathan Lyons not slowing down at Canadian Track Championships

TORONTO — At 65, Jonathan Lyons isn't slowing down. The opposite, in fact.
One dead in helicopter crash near Revelstoke, B.C., RCMP confirms

One dead in helicopter crash near Revelstoke, B.C., RCMP confirms

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — The RCMP says one person has died in a helicopter crash near Revelstoke, B.C. They say the helicopter, which was first reported missing Friday, was found in Glacier National Park.