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Backup Terrence Boyd says farewell to Toronto FC after unproductive stint
TORONTO - Backup forward Terrence Boyd has parted ways with Toronto FC, ending an unproductive stint in Major League Soccer. The 28-year-old American, who spent almost six months in Toronto, took...
Jul 29, 2019
Oil and gas industry staying at status quo in Peace region
With recent news of the provincial government further easing oil production curtailment limits, and with the new corporate tax cut benefitting many big players in their second quarter earnings for 201...
Jul 29, 2019
Blue Jays call up Reese McGuire, put Luke Maile on 10-day injured list
TORONTO - Catcher Reese McGuire was recalled by the Toronto Blue Jays from triple-A Buffalo ahead of Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. McGuire was brought up to replace Luke Maile, who was p...
Jul 29, 2019
Defending champ Emmanuel withdraws from 200 metres with calf tightness
MONTREAL - Canadian title No. 13 will have to wait for Crystal Emmanuel. The 27-year-old from Toronto withdrew from the 200 metres at the Canadian track and field championships on Saturday, a day...
Jul 29, 2019
Decision time looms for new Calgary arena and home for NHL's Flames
CALGARY - A new home for the Calgary Flames will be debated Tuesday in city council chambers. The city and Flames owner Calgary Sports and Entertainment have a tentative agreement to equally spli...
Jul 29, 2019
Scorsese visits Osage Nation ahead of filming
PAWHUSKA, Okla. - Director Martin Scorsese has visited Oklahoma and met with the principal chief of the Osage Nation to discuss filming his upcoming adaptation of "Killers of the Flower Moon." The Tul...
Jul 29, 2019
Toronto Argonauts sign veteran linebacker Bear Woods to practice roster
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts have signed veteran linebacker Bear Woods to their practice roster. Woods returns to the Argonauts after the team released him days before the start of training camp in...
Jul 29, 2019
Decision time looms for new Calgary arena and home for NHL's Flames
CALGARY - A new home for the Calgary Flames will be debated Tuesday in city council chambers. The city and Flames owner Calgary Sports and Entertainment have a tentative agreement to equally spli...
Jul 29, 2019
Federal Court orders 'Product of Israel' labels off of West Bank wines
OTTAWA - A new Federal Court ruling calls it misleading and deceptive to characterize wines from the West Bank as "products of Israel." The decision, out today, marks the latest twist i...
Jul 29, 2019
Fire code charges laid against fire safety company after seven-month investigation
The City of Calgary has laid dozens of fire code charges against a fire safety company and several of its customers.Premium Fire Protection Ltd. and 10 of its employees are facing 65 charges under the...
Jul 29, 2019