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Raptors enjoying 1995 throwback look as part of 25th season celebrations
TORONTO - Pascal Siakam came out to his locker wearing a black and purple shirt with an old-school dinosaur-themed Toronto Raptors logo. On his feet were white and purple Jordans. Although he was only...
Oct 28, 2019
Siakam, Anunoby lead Raptors over Bulls 108-84
CHICAGO - Pascal Siakam is trying to adjust to the attention opponents are giving him now that Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green are no longer around in Toronto. The fourth-year power forward is certainly...
Oct 28, 2019
Permits and challenges delay transfer of panda cubs from Calgary to China
CALGARY - A pair of giant panda cubs at the Calgary Zoo will be remaining in Canada longer than anticipated. Jia Panpan and Jia Yueyue were born in Toronto in 2015 at the Toronto Zoo, and were transfe...
Oct 28, 2019
Strong quake shakes southern Philippines, no big damage seen
DAVAO, Philippines - A powerful earthquake shook the southern Philippines on Tuesday morning, knocking out power in some areas, sending people out of homes and buildings and forcing classes to be susp...
Oct 28, 2019
Lauther hits late field goal to lift Roughriders over Eskimos 27-24
EDMONTON - The Saskatchewan Roughriders' hopes of hosting the Western final remain intact. Brett Lauther nailed a 43-yard field goal as time expired, and the Roughriders won their second gam...
Oct 28, 2019
Kyle Lowry's 26 points helps Raptors hold on for 104-95 win over Magic
TORONTO - Kyle Lowry scored 26 points with six assists and five rebounds as the Toronto Raptors held on for a 104-95 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday. Pascal Siakam added 24 points, nine rebounds ...
Oct 28, 2019
Jonathan Drouin scores twice to lead Canadiens over Leafs 5-2
MONTREAL - The Maple Leafs simply ran out of steam. Toronto gave up two breakaways, an odd-man rush and three goals in the third period of a 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday ni...
Oct 28, 2019
Toronto Wolfpack reportedly ready to open the vault to get Sonny Bill Williams
TORONTO - All Blacks rugby star Sonny Bill Williams continues to be linked with the Toronto Wolfpack, this time with a bumper contract offer. In February, Wolfpack majority owner David Argyle con...
Oct 28, 2019
SEAC Tigers finish weekend with win, tie
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Southeast Athletic Club Tigers Midget 15 team finished the weekend with a win and a tie.The team hosted the St. Albert Flyers on Saturday, downing them 8-3, but tied the Calgary...
Oct 28, 2019 SEAC Tigers
Local man follows his passion with opening of used bookstore
Medicine Hat, AB - Book lovers in Medicine Hat have a new place to find a good read thanks to a local man following his dream.At the beginning of the month, George Giffen opened the doors to Unlimited...
Oct 28, 2019 Photo by Colton McKee