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Sylvan Lake bans charcoal BBQs
Charcoal BBQs are now banned in all Sylvan Lake parks and green spaces.Primarily impacted are the lakefront parks."We understand picnicking and barbecuing is a popular activity when visiting Sylvan La...
May 16, 2019
New Orleans wins NBA draft lottery, right to pick No. 1
CHICAGO - Zion Williamson has never been to New Orleans. That may be changing very soon. The Pelicans bucked seriously long odds Tuesday night, winning the NBA draft lottery and the right to have the ...
May 16, 2019
I.M. Pei, architect who designed Louvre Pyramid, dies at 102
NEW YORK - I.M. Pei (PAY), the versatile, globe-trotting architect who revived the Louvre with a giant glass pyramid and captured the spirit of rebellion at the multi-shaped Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...
May 16, 2019
F-16 fighter crashes into California warehouse, pilot ejects
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A pilot ejected moments before an F-16 fighter jet crashed Thursday into a warehouse just outside March Air Reserve Base in California, military officials said. The pilot was not h...
May 16, 2019
Koepka off to record-setting start at PGA Championship
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Brooks Koepka delivered on the biggest stage again, this time with Tiger Woods at his side. At times overlooked even after winning three majors in the last two years, Koepka gave t...
May 16, 2019
QuickSketch: Liberal Premier Dwight Ball of Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A look at Dwight Ball, the newly re-elected Liberal premier of Newfoundland and Labrador: Age: 62 Early years: Grew up in Deer Lake, a small town in western Newfoundland where his f...
May 16, 2019
US senator seeks safe passage for Turkish Trail Blazers star
SALEM, Ore. - U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden wants to ensure Portland Trail Blazers centre Enes Kanter, a Turkish star whom Turkey wants arrested for his criticism of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will be able...
May 16, 2019
Veterans Diana Matheson, Erin McLeod ruled out of World Cup squad through injury
TORONTO - Veteran midfielder Diana Matheson and goalkeeper Erin McLeod, who have a combined 321 caps for Canada, have been ruled out of the World Cup through injury. Both players have been integral to...
May 16, 2019
Christine Sinclair sounds call for women's professional soccer in Canada
TORONTO - On the eve of the Women's World Cup, Canada captain Christine Sinclair is sounding the call for women's pro soccer in Canada. Sinclair has made a career of growing the sport of women's socce...
May 16, 2019
Elton John and 'Rocketman' touch down in Cannes
CANNES, France - Elton John and his biopic "Rocketman" landed Thursday at the Cannes Film Festival, where the 72-year-old pop star came dressed in a tuxedo with "Rocket Man" emblazoned on the back and...
May 16, 2019