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Film airing on PBS recalls city's dark deportation history
BISBEE, Ariz. - The darkest, most violent chapter in the history of Bisbee was an open secret for decades in the funky old Arizona copper town 7 miles (11 kilometres) north of the U.S.-Mexico border. ...
Jul 13, 2019
Indy 500 winner Pagenaud grabs fastest time in final Honda Indy practice
TORONTO - Simon Pagenaud had the fastest lap on Saturday morning in the final practice session at the Honda Indy Toronto. Pagenaud, the winner of the Indianapolis 500 in May, clocked a time of 59...
Jul 13, 2019
What will new fuel standards do to gas prices? The Baloney Meter weighs in
OTTAWA - "Your secret fuel tax will undoubtedly increase the cost of gasoline by at least another four cents a litre, a fact you continue to hide." - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer in a ...
Jul 13, 2019
Toronto FC moves on, says goodbye to homegrown striker Jordan Hamilton
Toronto FC said goodbye to one of its own Thursday, dealing homegrown product Jordan Hamilton to Columbus Crew SC for American striker Patrick Mullins. Toronto also gave up an international roste...
Jul 13, 2019
Consultations begin on farm freedom and safety
Albertans are being invited to participate in an online survey to help shape the future of farm workplace legislation.According to government officials, farms and ranches are said to operate different...
Jul 13, 2019 photo courtesy rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall
Day one of rodeo at Teepee Creek in the books while Dreger fastest among chucks on Friday
Day one of rodeo competition at the 103rd annual Teepee Creek Stampede took place on Friday.Leaders after the opening day include Ky Marshall (Bowden) in Bareback, Brock Butterfield (Ponoka) in Steer ...
Jul 13, 2019 photo from Teepee Creek Stampede Facebook page
Lucky Whitehead with 104-yard kickoff return, Blue Bombers beat Argonauts
WINNIPEG - Lucky Whitehead savoured every one of the 104 yards he ran on the way to the end zone on Friday. The Blue Bombers receiver set the tone when he took a kickoff in for a touchdown on the open...
Jul 13, 2019
Canadian Julia Budd scores TKO win for third straight Bellator title defence
THACKERSVILLE, Okla. - Canadian Julia (The Jewel) Budd successfully defended her Bellator featherweight title for a third time Friday night, stopping Israeli (Big Bad) Olga Rubin in the first round. B...
Jul 13, 2019
Kirk Sutherland falls just short of semis at Rangeland Derby
The semi finals are set at the Rangeland Derby in Calgary. Logan Gorst was crowned aggregate champion after Friday night's races and will be joined by Todd Baptiste, Luke Tournier, Ross Knight, Evan S...
Jul 13, 2019
Canada falls in Quarterfinals of Pan Am Cup
The Canadian Women's volleyball team has been eliminated from medal contention at the Pan Am Cup in Trujillo, Peru. Puerto Rico knocked off Canada in four sets (30-28, 13-25, 27-25, 26-24) in quarterf...
Jul 13, 2019 photo credit Volleyball Canada