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Blue Jays lose opener in extra innings after strong start from Stroman
TORONTO - Marcus Stroman has been adamant that 2019 would mark a return to form for him after a rough season last year. Despite getting saddled with a no-decision in Toronto's season opener ...
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
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
Recapping round one
The Prince Albert Raiders are back on the ice on Saturday after two days off following their first-round sweep of the Red Deer Rebels.While the team turns the page and starts their preparation for the...
Mar 30, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
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
