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Glasnow strikes out 5 in return, Rays beat sinking Blue Jays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Tyler Glasnow struck out five over two innings in his return from a four-month layoff caused by a strained right forearm, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Toronto 8-3 Sunday to compl...
Sep 08, 2019
Andreescu's coach knows Canadian needs to play 'complete match' in final
NEW YORK - Before the U.S. Open began, Patrick Mouratoglou predicted Bianca Andreescu would be in the final. He was right. Serena Williams's coach also is confident the rising Canadian tennis star wil...
Sep 08, 2019
Sasquatch Symposium comes to Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie, AB - The Grande Prairie Museum will be hosting a Sasquatch Symposium on September 28 in Centre 2000 at the Heritage Discovery Centre.The museum says the success of their "In the Shadow...
Sep 08, 2019 Photo courtesy of the City of Grande Prairie
RC club takes to the skies
Medicine Hat, AB - A few dozen ardent flyers hit the skies over the weekend in a whole range of different aircraft performing no shortage of aerial tricks. But the barnstorming feats weren't taking pa...
Sep 08, 2019 Photo courtesy of Alex McCuaig - Shawn Heinz prepares his helicopter for take off at the Len Young Memorial Field.
The Mooch's Trump tips for the next PM: keep a low profile, exercise restraint
TORONTO - Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci has a couple of tips for the next prime minister of Canada on how to deal with Donald Trump: stay out of his field of vision and...
Sep 08, 2019
Struggling Redblacks look to turn struggling season around against Argos
OTTAWA - With eight games remaining, the struggling Ottawa Redblacks know time is running short to turn the season around and make a run at the playoffs. Coming off a bye week, the Redblacks (3-7) see...
Sep 08, 2019
Scheer promises to create 'Canada Cyber Safe' certification for digital products
MONTREAL - Conservative party Leader Andrew Scheer is trying to reassure Canadians that if elected, his government would better protect their personal information following recent high-profile se...
Sep 08, 2019
Canadian athletes cheering on Andreescu as teen prepares for U.S. Open final
Kia Nurse hasn't had to leave her New York apartment to find top-notch entertainment this week. The Canadian basketball star, who plays for the New York Liberty of the WNBA, has found herself glued to...
Sep 08, 2019
Nick Suzuki determined to make Montreal Canadiens after productive off-season
BELLEVILLE, Ont. - After being traded twice in two different leagues, Nick Suzuki is determined to crack the Montreal Canadiens roster. The 20-year-old forward is competing in a rookie showc...
Sep 08, 2019
Uncertainty over start date, debates ratchet up pre-election angst
OTTAWA - A campaign that could start at any time and a debate schedule that is itself the subject of debate intensified pre-election jitters in Ottawa going into the weekend. Observers are keenly...
Sep 08, 2019