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Oilers seek more early goals to avoid Game 6 elimination in Stanley Cup final

Oilers seek more early goals to avoid Game 6 elimination in Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers' quest for a Stanley Cup would be less uphill if they could strike first in a game in the series, says their coach.
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Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7

Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has tried to pare down Canada's priorities as the G7 summit host, but there's still a lengthy list of global issues for leaders to discuss over the coming days.
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Marchand, Bennett too hot for Oilers to handle in Game 5 of Stanley Cup final

Marchand, Bennett too hot for Oilers to handle in Game 5 of Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON — Driving the Florida Panthers attack in the playoffs is a player in his NHL prime and another acting like he is.
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Marchand, Bennett push Panthers past Oilers 5-2 to take 3-2 lead in Stanley Cup final

Marchand, Bennett push Panthers past Oilers 5-2 to take 3-2 lead in Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid had Sergei Bobrovsky at his mercy. Edmonton's superstar captain chipped a rebound from the side of the net toward Florida's off-balance goaltender that somehow stayed out as part of Saturday's early surge.
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Alberta premier defends charging most Albertans for COVID-19 vaccines

Alberta premier defends charging most Albertans for COVID-19 vaccines

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government’s new policy forcing many Albertans to pay out of pocket for a COVID-19 vaccination is about focusing on those who need it the most.
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Mill, Adams Jr. score fourth-quarter TDs to lead Stampeders past Argos 29-19

Mill, Adams Jr. score fourth-quarter TDs to lead Stampeders past Argos 29-19

TORONTO — Vernon Adams Jr. finally has his first road victory over the Toronto Argonauts. Adams Jr. and Dedrick Mills scored fourth-quarter touchdowns to lead the Calgary Stampeders past Toronto 29-19 on a breezy Saturday afternoon. Adams Jr.
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Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security

Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security

OTTAWA — Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis.
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Montreal Roses FC tops Ottawa Rapid FC 2-1 in Northern Super League action

Montreal Roses FC tops Ottawa Rapid FC 2-1 in Northern Super League action

OTTAWA — Tanya Boychuk netted the game-winning goal in the 65th minute to lift Montreal Roses FC to a 2-1 victory over Ottawa Rapid FC on Saturday in Northern Super League action.
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British PM Keir Starmer visiting Ottawa before joining G7 leaders in Alberta

British PM Keir Starmer visiting Ottawa before joining G7 leaders in Alberta

OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting Ottawa today ahead of the G7 leaders' summit in Alberta.
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Calvin Pickard to start in goal for Oilers in Game 5 of Stanley Cup final

Calvin Pickard to start in goal for Oilers in Game 5 of Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON — Calvin Pickard has spent time looking back. The journeyman netminder played 50 games for the dreadful Colorado Avalanche in 2016-17. Pickard had decent numbers that season.
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