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Kubalik eyes dream debut as Blackhawks play Flyers in Prague
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Czech winger Dominik Kubalik has waited six years for a chance to play in the NHL. He never expected his debut would take place at home. The 24-year-old Kubalik is set to play...
Oct 05, 2019
Yanks’ Paxton to start opener vs Twins, Sabathia off roster
NEW YORK - Canadian James Paxton will start the New York Yankees' AL Division Series opener against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, and 39-year-old left-hander CC Sabathia will not be included on...
Oct 05, 2019
Roger Taillibert, designer of Montreal's Olympic Stadium, dead at 93
MONTREAL - Roger Taillibert, the architect who designed Montreal's 1976 Olympic Stadium and relentlessly defended it against its critics, has died at the age of 93. The renowned Fr...
Oct 05, 2019
Roger Taillibert, designer of Montreal's Olympic Stadium, dead at 93
MONTREAL - Roger Taillibert, the architect who designed Montreal's 1976 Olympic Stadium and relentlessly defended it against its critics, has died at the age of 93. The renowned Fr...
Oct 05, 2019
Scientist responds to critique of industry ties after publishing study on red meat
HALIFAX - A Canadian researcher who co-led a study that challenges well-worn advice to limit meat consumption has responded to criticisms he should have disclosed past ties to the globa...
Oct 05, 2019 (File photo/The Canadian Press)
Youngest of musical Hanson brothers injured in Tulsa crash
TULSA, Okla. - Zac Hanson of the pop music band Hanson is recovering following a motorcycle crash in Oklahoma this week. The 33-year-old Hanson said in posts on Twitter, Facebook and the Tulsa-based b...
Oct 05, 2019
Andrew Scheer attends opening of Buddhist temple after difficult campaign week
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - Andrew Scheer was a guest of honour today at the official opening of what was described as the largest Buddhist temple outside China, capping off a difficult week f...
Oct 05, 2019
May commits to process for First Nations to opt out of Indian Act
COWICHAN BAY, B.C. - The Green party is promising a framework for Indigenous communities to opt out of the Indian Act as part of its strategy for reconciliation. Party leader Elizabeth May says disman...
Oct 05, 2019
Jury in fitness hearing for murder suspect to begin deliberations Friday
FREDERICTON - The hearing to determine if Matthew Raymond is fit to stand trial on four counts of first-degree murder will go to the jury on Friday. Raymond, is accused of killing Fredericto...
Oct 05, 2019
Major bridges may targeted as environmental group plans protest Monday
HALIFAX - A group of environmental activists is planning to try to shut down some of Canada's busiest bridges on Monday by having protesters lie down or sit in traffic lanes. The Extinction Rebellion ...
Oct 05, 2019