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Trevor Harris big wildcard for Edmonton in East Division final versus Hamilton
It's hard to forget the last time Trevor Harris faced the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Harris had a CFL playoff-record six touchdown passes in last year's East Division final. Of course, that was while h...
Nov 13, 2019
'Miracle, Baby' shows how Cory Conacher overcame diabetes to make NHL
If opening his life up helps inspire one child with diabetes, Cory Conacher will be a happy man. "Miracle, Baby," a documentary about how Conacher overcame diabetes to become a professional hockey pla...
Nov 13, 2019
Alberta independence ideas would increase costs, says Calgary mayor
Calgary's mayor says ideas being floated to give Alberta more independence from the federal government would be costly. Naheed Nenshi says wresting control from Ottawa over things like ...
Nov 13, 2019
Utah death-row inmate featured in bestselling book dies
SALT LAKE CITY - A Utah death-row inmate who killed his brother's wife and her toddler because of his strong polygamist beliefs in a case made famous by the book "Under the Banner of Heaven" has died ...
Nov 13, 2019
Captain Michael Bradley says he's optimistic about staying in Toronto
Toronto FC captain Michel Bradley, breaking his silence on his contract situation, reiterated Wednesday his desire to stay at the MLS club. He says there have been "some good discussions" between his ...
Nov 13, 2019
Province makes changes to cannabis facility taxation
EDMONTON, AB -There will be changes to how cannabis facilities will be taxed starting next year.Kaycee Madu, Minister of Municipal Affairs, announced Wednesday morning that cannabis facilities in Albe...
Nov 13, 2019 Cannabis - Canadian Press File Photo
Conservatives' Scheer wants Trudeau to open Parliament on November 25
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer will present a to-do list to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday that begins with a specific request: call the House of Commons back...
Nov 13, 2019
Canada supports genocide case against Myanmar at International Court of Justice
OTTAWA - Veteran politician Bob Rae says he will return as Canada's special envoy for Myanmar to help build support for a genocide lawsuit against that country's government over its forced expulsion o...
Nov 13, 2019
People magazine names John Legend as 2019 Sexiest Man Alive
LOS ANGELES - R&B crooner John Legend has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. The Grammy-winning singer known for his silky-smooth vocals was revealed as this year's winner Tuesda...
Nov 13, 2019
BMI honours Dwight Yoakam, top country songwriters
NASHVILLE - Country music singer, songwriter and actor Dwight Yoakam was honoured by performing rights organization BMI for his trailblazing and highly unique style of California country rock. The org...
Nov 13, 2019