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Leonard's high school coach says Raptors star has always had killer instinct
TORONTO - When Kawhi Leonard watched his clutch three-point shot drop through the hoop on Sunday with all the emotion of a hired gun, Tim Sweeney wasn't surprised. The California high school coach had...
May 06, 2019
Former B.C. mayor pleads guilty to sex assaults of four boys
SMITHERS, B.C. - A man who became British Columbia's youngest elected mayor has pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault involving four boys who were under the age of 16. Luke Strimbold, who be...
May 06, 2019
Treasury denies Democrats' request for Trump tax returns
WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has made it official: The administration won't be turning President Donald Trump's tax returns over to the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives...
May 06, 2019
Thousands of families on track to miss out on planned bump to child benefit
OTTAWA - Social Development Minister Yves Duclos says more than a fifth of Indigenous families living on reserves are missing out on the federal government's monthly child benefit. He says that c...
May 06, 2019
Pet prep for emergencies
Don't forget about your pets when putting together preparations for any emergency.That's the key message from the province and SPCA on this Emergency Preparedness Week who are working together to prom...
May 06, 2019 Having a 72-hour emergency kit is just as important for that other member of your family, your pet. (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)
Vigneault adds former NHL head coaches Therrien, Yeo to Flyers' staff
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Flyers will have a wealth of head coaching experience on their bench next season, with Mike Yeo and Michel Therrien joining the NHL club as assistants. New Flyers head ...
May 06, 2019
Changes can help at-risk species
The issue of species preservation is a topic on the world stage after the release of a United Nations report showed the world could lose one million species over the next several decades.Prince Albert...
May 06, 2019 A barn swallow nest. Experts say the bird should be discouraged from nesting on any structures.(submitted photo/Prince Albert National Park)
Dragons stumble in Lashburn
After going undefeated last Thursday in Saskatoon, the Sask. Rivers Dragons had a far more challenging weekend in Lashburn, losing two out of the three games they played.In their opening game Saturday...
May 06, 2019 After splitting their weekend games in Lashburn, the Dragons are now 4-6 on the season. (file photo/ Crystal Clarke)
Defending by attacking; Scott goalie of the week
In Game 2's 4-0 win over the Vancouver Giants, the Prince Albert Raiders did something pretty rare.They held the Giants to just 15 shots in the entire game on Saturday at the Art Hauser Centre to tie ...
May 06, 2019 Raiders goaltender Ian Scott added to his trophy case once again this week. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)
Kawhi Leonard's playoff brilliance brings back Toronto sporting memories
Kawhi Leonard is in the midst of one of the great Toronto playoff performances in recent memory. The Raptors star is averaging 38 points on 62 per cent shooting in an Eastern Conference semifinal tied...
May 06, 2019
