Residents of a northern Newfoundland town were astounded to see a polar bear in their midst this weekend, particularly when the Arctic animal retired for a nap.

An Air Canada pilot who woke groggily from a long nap and sent a transatlantic airliner into a steep dive that caused 16 injuries among passengers and crew has prompted the airline to remind its pilots of the procedures for rest — and for waking up.

Jonathan Toews scored on a penalty shot to start Chicago's four-goal first period against New York backup Martin Biron, and the Blackhawks emphatically snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Eastern Conference-leading Rangers on Thursday night.