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Raptors sign forwards Paul Watson, Yuta Watanabe
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed forwards Paul Watson and Yuta Watanabe. Watson and the Raptors agreed to terms on a standard NBA contract. Watanabe's is a two-way deal. Toronto's roster curr...
Dec 20, 2020
Canada has 'significant' concerns about China: Defence Minister
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Canada and its allies have significant concerns about China, starting with its unpredictability, its refusal to play by the rules, and its expanding footpr...
Dec 20, 2020
CFP matchups: Alabama vs. Notre Dame; Clemson vs. Ohio State
Notre Dame was picked Sunday over Texas A&M for the final College Football Playoff spot and will face No. 1 Alabama in the semifinals while Clemson and Ohio State were paired in the CFP for the th...
Dec 20, 2020
Most Canadians optimistic about 2021 in light of COVID-19 vaccines: online poll
An online survey shows the majority of Canadians report feeling optimistic about the new year in light of the COVID-19 vaccines. A report commissioned by the Association for Canadian Studies and condu...
Dec 20, 2020
Court of Arbitration for Sport to hear Canadian Nicole Walker's doping appeal
The reinstatement of Canada's show jumping team in the Tokyo Summer Olympics rides on upcoming appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Nicole Walker and Equestrian Canada are battling her dopin...
Dec 20, 2020
Pipeline news brightening Canada's oilpatch outlook
CALGARY - The sombre mood that has gripped the Calgary-based oilpatch for several years is starting to show a few signs of lifting thanks to some good news on export pipelines and the end of Alberta's...
Dec 20, 2020
Pinturault beats unheralded McGrath to win GS in Alta Badia
ALTA BADIA, Italy - Alexis Pinturault held off a challenge from unheralded Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath to win the classic men's World Cup giant slalom on the Gran Risa course Sunday. After leadin...
Dec 20, 2020
See the Christmas star: rare celestial event to occur on the Winter Solstice
You might be able to catch a glimpse of the Christmas star this week.That's the celestial event when Jupiter and Saturn appear very close together in the southwestern sky a few hours after sunset. On ...
Dec 20, 2020
COVID-19 fears spark increased interest in home births, midwives say
TORONTO - Fear of contracting COVID-19 in hospitals or doctors' offices has prompted some moms-to-be to choose to take on midwives and have their babies at home, midwifery groups say. A recent survey ...
Dec 20, 2020
Peace Region Petroleum Show pushed to 2022
With continued uncertainty amidst COVID-19 restrictions, as well as the pandemic's impact on the oil and gas industry, the Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce and the Grande Prairie Petrol...
Dec 20, 2020