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Lightning's Jon Cooper tabbed to coach Canada at the 2026 Olympics

Lightning's Jon Cooper tabbed to coach Canada at the 2026 Olympics

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Jon Cooper has been named Canada’s coach for upcoming international play, including the 2026 Olympics in Milan.
Hockey Canada names Jon Cooper as Olympic, 4 Nations Face-Off coach

Hockey Canada names Jon Cooper as Olympic, 4 Nations Face-Off coach

CALGARY — Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper will lead Canada at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off and the 2026 Winter Olympics, Hockey Canada announced Monday.
What's next?: Interesting off-season ahead for Oilers after Stanley Cup final loss

What's next?: Interesting off-season ahead for Oilers after Stanley Cup final loss

SUNRISE — The Oilers could see the Panthers celebrating on the ice and hear them down the hallway. Florida won its first Stanley Cup late Monday night, besting Edmonton 2-1 in Game 7 after blowing a 3-0 lead in the title series.
'We came close': Oilers fans stunned as Stanley Cup dream dies in Florida

'We came close': Oilers fans stunned as Stanley Cup dream dies in Florida

EDMONTON — Oh, rats. Canada’s latest attempt to bring the Stanley Cup home died dramatically on the edge of the Everglades on Monday, leaving fans from Edmonton to Florida thrilled at the ride but crushed at the destination.
'Just protesting': Accused at Coutts blockade surprised by murder-conspiracy charge

'Just protesting': Accused at Coutts blockade surprised by murder-conspiracy charge

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A protester arrested at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., acted surprised when police told him he was being charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Anthony Olienick also said he didn't threaten to kill anyone.
Canada's population forecast to reach 63 million, as people over 85 set to triple

Canada's population forecast to reach 63 million, as people over 85 set to triple

OTTAWA — Canada's population of those 85 and older is expected to triple by 2073 to as many as 4.3 million people, an increase that will likely place new pressure on the country on several fronts, one demographer says.
Cannabis edges out alcohol as the most common impairing substance: driver study

Cannabis edges out alcohol as the most common impairing substance: driver study

FREDERICTON — A six-year analysis of more than 10,000 Canadian drivers involved in motor vehicle collisions suggests cannabis has edged out alcohol as the most common impairing substance detected through after-crash blood testing.
Alberta regulator projects 17 per cent growth in oilsands production by 2033

Alberta regulator projects 17 per cent growth in oilsands production by 2033

CALGARY — The regulator responsible for overseeing Alberta's oil and gas sector has released a new report projecting the province's oilsands production will grow by more than 17 per cent by 2033.
Alberta oil and gas sector exceeded flaring limit in 2023, data shows

Alberta oil and gas sector exceeded flaring limit in 2023, data shows

CALGARY — For the first time, Alberta's oil and gas industry has exceeded the province's own regulatory limit for natural gas flaring.
'Bulldozing our history': Alberta man working to restore town's grain elevators

'Bulldozing our history': Alberta man working to restore town's grain elevators

NANTON, Alta. — When Leo Wieser worked in the movie biz, he built a million-dollar swimming pool that was used for one day.
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