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Canada's Roger Sloan looking to gather momentum on second PGA Tour go-around
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - There was a time not that long ago when Roger Sloan would have been thrilled with a top-30 showing on the PGA Tour. In 2019, that doesn’t cut it. The 31-year-old Canad...
Mar 05, 2019
Tears, moment's silence at Lagerfeld's final Chanel show
PARIS - It was Karl Lagerfeld’s final curtain - even though he was missing. Celebrities, supermodels and the fashion industry gathered at Chanel’s catwalk show Tuesday to bid adieu to the ...
Mar 05, 2019
Search continues for suspect after officers hit by car in Burnaby, B.C.
BURNABY, B.C. - One of two Vancouver-area police officers injured in a hit-and-run crash has been released from hospital, but RCMP say the second faces a long recovery. Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Mike Kalanj p...
Mar 05, 2019
Palace gala marks 50 years since Prince Charles' investiture
LONDON - Britain’s senior royals have gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the investiture of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales. The gala event at Buckingham Palace was hosted Tuesd...
Mar 05, 2019
Ken Burns Prize for Film to honour documentaries
WASHINGTON - The Library of Congress will begin presenting an award named for Ken Burns, who elevated the craft of historical documentaries. Officials announced on Tuesday the creation of the Library ...
Mar 05, 2019
Local realtor named Century 21's top listing agent in Canada
A local realtor has learned he is Century 21's number one listing agent in Canada, selling 320 units in 2018. A few weeks ago, Gavin Heintz was called into the office for an important meeting by his b...
Mar 05, 2019
Official charged in shipbuilding-contract leak to plead not guilty, lawyer says
OTTAWA - The second public official accused of leaking cabinet secrets about a $700-million naval contract intends to fight the charge, according to his lawyer. The assertion by Matthew Matchett’...
Mar 05, 2019
Prime minister's Regina trip cancelled in favour of private meetings in Ottawa
REGINA - A scheduled visit by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Regina has been cancelled. Eleanore Catenaro, a spokeswoman for Trudeau, confirmed to The Canadian Press this morning that the prime mini...
Mar 05, 2019
Clay Buchholz, Blue Jays finalize $3M, 1-year contract
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Pitcher Clay Buchholz and the Toronto Blue Jays have finalized a $3 million, one-year contract. The 34-year-old right-hander is expected to join a starting rotation that includes Marcu...
Mar 05, 2019
Optimistic numbers from annual Waterton Lakes bird count
WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK- An annual bird count in Waterton Lakes National Park is providing some optimism. Researchers say it will take years before they are able to determine the overall impact a...
Mar 05, 2019