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AP source: Arizona parts ways with Miller amid investigation
Arizona has parted ways with men's basketball coach Sean Miller as the program awaits its fate in an NCAA infractions investigation, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press....
Apr 7, 2021
In Canada, U.S., vaccine 'passports' could be new point of cross-border contention
WASHINGTON - Requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 could be the next point of contention between Canada and the United States. A new online Lger poll suggests a deep divide among both Canadi...
Apr 7, 2021
Georgia lawmaker won't face charges for voting bill protest
ATLANTA - A district attorney in Atlanta said Wednesday that she will not pursue charges against a Georgia state lawmaker who was arrested during a protest of the state's sweeping new election law. "A...
Apr 7, 2021
De Grasse the one notable absence from Canada's team for World Athletics Relays
After a season wiped out by COVID-19, Canadian sprinters finally have a chance to race on the global stage. Aaron Brown and Crystal Emmanuel headline Canada's team for the World Athletics Relays next ...
Apr 7, 2021
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group rebrands as “Pattison Media” and launches “AMPLIFY Canada – Think Local”
The company that owns EverythingGP, Big Country 93.1, Q99, and GP Auctions has announced a rebranding while also announcing an idea to promote local businesses.The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group will be...
Apr 7, 2021
Alberta church shut down, fenced off for ignoring COVID-19 health restrictions
EDMONTON - The Alberta government has closed down and fenced off a church that has been charged with refusing to follow COVID-19 health rules. Alberta Health Services, in a statement, says GraceLife c...
Apr 7, 2021
Alberta ramps up vaccine rollout starting Wednesday
Alberta's government says it is bringing in four new measures starting immediately to ramp-up the COVID-19 vaccine rollout as infections and hospitalizations rise.The new measures will mean about 500,...
Apr 7, 2021
Singh rejects more extreme NDP policy resolutions, like scrapping military
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is standing by several controversial proposals from rank-and-file party members while rejecting more extreme ones - including a call to abolish the military - ahead o...
Apr 7, 2021
Sudbury winger Cloe Lacasse 'honoured and excited' to get Canada call-up
The road back to Canada led through Iceland and Portugal for Cloe Lacasse. Lacasse, a former collegiate soccer star at the University of Iowa, had just turned 19 when she attended a Canadian under-20 ...
Apr 7, 2021
SIE's Russell says "MLB The Show 21" breaks down entry barriers with new modes
TORONTO - The 2020 Major League Baseball season is underway, ending months of anticipation for both sports enthusiasts and statheads. Baseball is arguably the most stat-driven among North America's ma...
Apr 7, 2021