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Hughes believes an RBC Canadian Open win on the horizon for a homegrown player
ANCASTER, Ont. - Mackenzie Hughes believes it's going to happen. He thinks Canada's 65-year drought at its own men's golf championship is almost at an end. It's one of the most reliable storylines of ...
Jun 09, 2019
Canadian show jumping star Eric Lamaze rides on despite brain tumour
CALGARY - Eric Lamaze vows to continue riding competitively in the face of a frightening diagnosis. Lamaze added to his totals as the all-time money winner at Spruce Meadows, now just n...
Jun 09, 2019
Save-On-Foods expands waste reduction program
A goal expected to take six years has been met and exceeded in just six months by Save-On-Foods.The Western Canadian grocery chain chopped its food waste in half over that period, working with BC-base...
Jun 09, 2019 (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW)
Sabres re-sign Jeff Skinner to 8-year, $72 million contract
BUFFALO, N.Y. - After first hiring a new coach, Sabres general manager Jason Botterill addressed his next most pressing off-season need by re-signing leading scorer Jeff Skinner. And it came at a heft...
Jun 09, 2019
Toronto FC earns point with late goal, but winless skid hit seven games
The young Canadian duo of Jordan Hamilton and Ryan Telfer combined to provide a better ending than the way Toronto FC's match was progressing against Sporting Kansas City on Friday. Telfer's pinpoint ...
Jun 09, 2019
Legion says hate group policy stems from incidents contrary to Canadian values
The Royal Canadian Legion says its leaders have approved a new policy that prohibits its branches from affiliating with groups that promote hatred. Last month, the legion's Dominion Command said ...
Jun 09, 2019
'Hadestown' jumps to lead of pack before Tonys really start
NEW YORK - The arty and original "Hadestown," which takes place in the underworld of Greek mythology, began its night at the Tony Awards with four wins before the telecast even started. Rachel Hauck t...
Jun 09, 2019
Competing ads during NBA finals to paint very different pictures of Scheer
OTTAWA - The Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors aren't the only ones who'll be trying to score during Game 5 of the NBA finals. The Conservative party will be competing with ...
Jun 09, 2019
RCMP detachments in southern, central Alberta unite to arrest three near Olds
A lengthy police pursuit on June 1 eventually led to the arrests of three people near Olds.The incident began in the morning when Chestermere RCMP attempted a traffic stop on Hwy 9, but the suspect tr...
Jun 09, 2019
Two arrested, stolen vehicles recovered by Blackfalds Mounties
Blackfalds RCMP have laid charges against two people after recovering stolen vehicles.The first arrest happened on June 4 when Blackfalds GIS spotted a vehicle they suspected to be stolen in the town....
Jun 09, 2019