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Chinook's Edge wants to ensure education is a priority during election
The Chinook's Edge board of education is outlining what it hopes election candidates and voters alike will keep top of mind during the ongoing campaign."As elected Trustees with the Chinook's Edge Boa...
Mar 30, 2019
Stones postpone North American tour as Jagger receives medical treatment
NEW YORK - The Rolling Stones are postponing their latest tour, including a show north of Toronto, so Mick Jagger can get medical treatment. The band announced Saturday that Jagger was told by doctors...
Mar 30, 2019
Luukkonen leads list of international talent on display in CHL playoffs
TORONTO - Big-game performances are becoming the routine for Sudbury Wolves goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. After the 20-year-old led Finland to a victory over Canada in the quarterfinals at the worl...
Mar 30, 2019
Raptors' McCaw sidelined for at least three weeks with thumb injury
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will be without forward Patrick McCaw for likely the next three weeks. The forward sprained his right thumb in Thursday night's win at New York, and will wear a splint fo...
Mar 30, 2019
Parker Thompson hoping double checkered flag will lead to greater things
The stars are finally aligning, maybe, for Red Deer racing wiz Parker Thompson.The 21-year-old recently signed a one-event contract with Abel Motorsports to race the first weekend of the season in St....
Mar 30, 2019 Parker Thompson celebrates after winning one of two times at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in Florida this month with Abel Motorsports. (Parker Thompson Racing)
Krzyzewski, Williams watching Canadian 'invasion' of NCAA with interest
WASHINGTON - Count Mike Krzyzewski and Buzz Williams among those watching the rise of Canada's basketball talent with great interest. Both coaches will have an impact Canadian on the floor when Duke a...
Mar 30, 2019
Angelina Jolie: Fighting for women and justice are crucial
Actress and activist Angelina Jolie says promoting equality for women, combatting injustice, and helping refugees are the most important parts of her life after her six children. "But in many ways, th...
Mar 30, 2019
Dress code at B.C. legislature, women make short-sleeve fashion statement
VICTORIA - A dress code protest at British Columbia's legislature that prompted some women to roll up their sleeves in solidarity on Thursday has resulted in the Speaker's office ordering a ...
Mar 30, 2019
Lobbying effort launched to convince Goodale to remove mention of Sikh terrorism
OTTAWA - A Canadian group advocating for an independent Sikh state in India says the federal government has put all Sikh Canadians in jeopardy by listing Sikh extremism as one of five major terrorist ...
Mar 30, 2019
Ontario's highest court sets 15-day cap on solitary confinement
TORONTO - Ontario's top court has placed a hard cap on solitary confinement in prisons, saying inmates can no longer be isolated for more than 15 days because that amounts to cruel...
Mar 30, 2019