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Marchand scores in OT, Bruins rally past Canadiens 2-1
BOSTON - Brad Marchand waited patiently along the boards, sizing up the situation before swooping around the net and finding his spot to shoot. Marchand scored 2:06 into overtime to lift the Boston Br...
Mar 03, 2018
Washington's net-pen fish farm ban has Canadian consequences
SEATTE, Wash. - A conservationist says Washington state legislature’s recent decision to phase out ocean-based Atlantic salmon farms shows how pushing a species’ biological limits can be b...
Mar 03, 2018
Red Deer Sportsman & Outdoor Adventure Show at Westerner Park
The outdoors has come indoors at Red Deer's Westerner Park this weekend with the arrival of the 52ND Annual Red Deer Sportsman and Outdoor Adventure Show. The show began Friday March 2 and continues t...
Mar 03, 2018
Newfoundland's Greg Smith impresses in Brier debut against Jamie Koe of N.W.T.
REGINA - There’s an aggressive skip leading Newfoundland and Labrador at the Tim Hortons Brier and, for the first time in years, it’s not Brad Gushue. Rookie skip Greg Smith pushed veteran...
Mar 03, 2018
Freight train derailment causes major passenger delays near Kingston, Ont.
KINGSTON, Ont. - A freight train derailment east of Kingston, Ont., has caused hours of delays for rail passengers in the province. Via Rail says trains travelling between Toronto and Montreal or Otta...
Mar 03, 2018
Marathon director hopes new book helps kids keep dreaming
Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray has an additional job title: children’s book author. McGillivray’s new book, “Dream Big: A True Story of Courage and Determination,R...
Mar 03, 2018
Ontario Tories extend deadline to sign up to vote in leadership race
TORONTO - Ontario’s Progressive Conservative party, fending off criticisms about the system put in place to help select its new leader, has given members more time both to register for the right...
Mar 03, 2018
Liverpool and Tottenham wins turn up heat on Chelsea in EPL
LONDON - Liverpool and Tottenham put the squeeze on Chelsea in the race for Champions League qualification next season after chalking up 2-0 victories in the English Premier League on Saturday. Mohame...
Mar 03, 2018
Just for Laughs to be sold after reaching deal with investors group
MONTREAL - The embattled Just for Laughs group says it has found a buyer. The Montreal-based company says it has reached an agreement in principle with an unnamed group of investors. The company says ...
Mar 03, 2018
Warner finishes second in heptathlon, sets Canadian record at indoor worlds
BIRMINGHAM, England - Damian Warner of London, Ont., finished second in the heptathlon Saturday at the world indoors athletics championships with a Canadian-record 6,348 points. Warner’s fight f...
Mar 03, 2018