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Artem Anisimov scores winner, Senators beat Stars 4-3 in overtime
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators are all about youth this season, but on Sunday it was a 31-year-old veteran who got them the win. Artem Anisimov scored at 3:48 of overtime to give the Ottawa Senator...
Feb 18, 2020
Red Deer man with Cerebral Palsy finds comfort in performing stand-up comedy
Red Deer is home to a stand-up comedian with an inspirational story who is about to perform his first taped comedy special.Niek Theelan was born with Cerebral Palsy, which affects his movement, balanc...
Feb 18, 2020 Niek Theelen (Photo: Supplied)
China reports 1,886 new virus cases, death toll up by 98
Mainland China reported 1,886 new virus cases and 98 more deaths for a total of 1,868 in its update Tuesday, following a report that 80% of cases have been mild, prompting guarded optimism from health...
Feb 18, 2020
Chris Phillips has his No. 4 raised to rafters by Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - Retired defenceman Chris Phillips was honoured by the Senators on Tuesday night by having his No. 4 raised to the arena rafters ahead of Ottawa's game against the Buffalo Sabres. Phillip...
Feb 18, 2020
New virus cases in China fall for 2nd day, deaths top 2,000
BEIJING - New virus cases in China continued to fall Wednesday, with 1,749 new infections and 136 new deaths announced after China's leader said disease prevention and control was at "a critical time....
Feb 18, 2020
Adam Henrique scores twice, Ducks beat Canucks 5-1
VANCOUVER - Beating the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 Sunday afternoon was a bit of redemption for the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks came to Vancouver following a 6-0 loss at home to the Calgary Fla...
Feb 18, 2020
LeBron: MLB's Manfred needs to listen to players' Astros ire
LOS ANGELES - LeBron James is stepping to the plate for ballplayers furious over baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred's handling of the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scam. The four-time NBA MVP and star ...
Feb 18, 2020
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie floating new playoff format to league fans
TORONTO - Randy Ambrosie has started floating a new playoff format to CFL fans. On Saturday night, the CFL commissioner began his annual cross-country trek in Ottawa by offering&nb...
Feb 18, 2020
Wyntjes calls on city to support conversion therapy ban
A city councillor wants Red Deer to show its support for the LGBTQ+ community by supporting a ban on conversion therapy.Dianne Wyntjes tabled a notice of motion Tuesday for council to support the prov...
Feb 18, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Glamour, glitz at London Fashion Week despite stormy weather
LONDON - Gale force winds and a deluge of rain may be causing havoc to much of Britain, but for the fashion crowd the show must go on. Storm Dennis didn't stop models, celebrities and fashion insiders...
Feb 18, 2020