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Group behind the proposed Schooners CFL franchise closer to land deal
HALIFAX - A plan to establish a CFL franchise in Atlantic Canada took a big step forward Saturday when Schooners Sports and Entertainment announced it had struck a tentat...
Mar 30, 2019
Group behind the proposed Schooners CFL franchise closer to land deal
HALIFAX - A plan to establish a CFL franchise in Atlantic Canada took a big step forward Saturday when Schooners Sports and Entertainment announced it had struck a tentat...
Mar 30, 2019
Blue Jays lose opener in extra innings after strong start from Stroman
TORONTO - Marcus Stroman has been adamant that 2019 would mark a return to form for him after a rough season last year. Despite getting saddled with a no-decision in Toronto's season opener ...
Mar 30, 2019
Stones postpone North American tour as Jagger receives medical treatment
NEW YORK - The Rolling Stones are postponing their latest tour, including a show north of Toronto, so Mick Jagger can get medical treatment. The band announced Saturday that Jagger was told by doctors...
Mar 30, 2019
Luukkonen leads list of international talent on display in CHL playoffs
TORONTO - Big-game performances are becoming the routine for Sudbury Wolves goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. After the 20-year-old led Finland to a victory over Canada in the quarterfinals at the worl...
Mar 30, 2019
Raptors' McCaw sidelined for at least three weeks with thumb injury
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will be without forward Patrick McCaw for likely the next three weeks. The forward sprained his right thumb in Thursday night's win at New York, and will wear a splint fo...
Mar 30, 2019
Krzyzewski, Williams watching Canadian 'invasion' of NCAA with interest
WASHINGTON - Count Mike Krzyzewski and Buzz Williams among those watching the rise of Canada's basketball talent with great interest. Both coaches will have an impact Canadian on the floor when Duke a...
Mar 30, 2019
Angelina Jolie: Fighting for women and justice are crucial
Actress and activist Angelina Jolie says promoting equality for women, combatting injustice, and helping refugees are the most important parts of her life after her six children. "But in many ways, th...
Mar 30, 2019
Dress code at B.C. legislature, women make short-sleeve fashion statement
VICTORIA - A dress code protest at British Columbia's legislature that prompted some women to roll up their sleeves in solidarity on Thursday has resulted in the Speaker's office ordering a ...
Mar 30, 2019
Lobbying effort launched to convince Goodale to remove mention of Sikh terrorism
OTTAWA - A Canadian group advocating for an independent Sikh state in India says the federal government has put all Sikh Canadians in jeopardy by listing Sikh extremism as one of five major terrorist ...
Mar 30, 2019