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Barrie leads Maple Leafs past Avalanche 5-3
DENVER - Tyson Barrie had a goal and an assist in his return to Colorado, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-3 victory over the Avalanche on Saturday night. Auston Matthews also had a goal and an ...
Nov 23, 2019
Alessia Cara, Will Arnett among those honoured at Canada's Walk of Fame
TORONTO - Alessia Cara says getting recognition at this year's Canada's Walk of Fame gala event ranks among the most tremendous honours she's received in her career. "I feel like gettin...
Nov 23, 2019
Grey Cup halftime performer Keith Urban curious about Canadian Football League
CALGARY - Country music star Keith Urban is about to experience the Canadian Football League for the first time. The four-time Grammy winner is the halftime performer for Sunday's 107th Grey Cup in Ca...
Nov 23, 2019
One man dead following residential fire in Nobleford
Nobleford, AB - A 27-year-old man is dead after a house fire in Nobleford Saturday morning.Coaldale RCMP report the Nobleford Fire Department was dispatched to the scene as well as the Barons Fire Dep...
Nov 23, 2019
Truck used in Oyen smash and grab
Oyen, AB - Oyen Mounties are on the look out for two suspects who used a pickup truck to smash through the entrance of a convenience store in the town.The incident occurred at 6 a.m. Saturday morning ...
Nov 23, 2019 Photo courtesy of Debmart Facebook page
Don't eat romaine grown in Salinas, California, Canadian officials warn
OTTAWA - Canadian health officials are warning consumers to avoid romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, Calif., because of another food poisoning outbreak. The notice comes almost exactly one year af...
Nov 23, 2019
Jagmeet Singh announces appointments of House leader and party whip
VICTORIA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has tapped two MPs from British Columbia to lead his caucus' behind-the-scenes negotiations and work in the House of Commons. Peter Julian has been re-appointed as ...
Nov 23, 2019
CN strike triggers layoffs in Halifax as rail activity hits the brakes
MONTREAL - The ongoing CN strike has cost scores of Halifax rail workers their jobs - at least for now - as the labour stoppage continues to impact shipping across the country, the union representing ...
Nov 23, 2019
Hong Kong votes in election seen as referendum on protests
HONG KONG - Voting is underway in Hong Kong elections that have become a barometer of public support for anti-government protests now in their sixth month. The polls opened Sunday morning for 452 seat...
Nov 23, 2019
'I get to be mean': Ticats defender Lawrence not pulling punches before Grey Cup
CALGARY - After a blistering early season hit on quarterback Zach Collaros, Hamilton linebacker Simoni Lawrence says the two men have made up but he's warning football is a 'dangerous game' and he's n...
Nov 23, 2019