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Quebecer hopes act of 'horticultural disobedience' will urge others to rethink lawns
MONTREAL - This year, Dany Baillargeon is committing what he describes as "horticultural disobedience" by letting his front yard grow naturally - despite the risk of running afoul of local bylaws. The...
Jul 25, 2021
Canadian divers Abel, Citrini-Beaulieu win silver in women's 3m synchro
TOKYO - Canadian divers Jennifer Abel and Melissa Citrini-Beaulieu won silver in the women's three-metre synchronized springboard, giving Canada its second medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Abel, from Lava...
Jul 25, 2021
RCMP spied on Canadian nationalist committee as it pushed pro-independence agenda
OTTAWA - Canada's spy service closely monitored the burgeoning nationalist movement in the 1960s and '70s, poring over pamphlets, collecting reports from confidential sources and warily watching for s...
Jul 25, 2021
For the second straight Games, women relay swimmers get Canada's first medal
TOKYO - Just as in 2016, the women's 4x100 freestyle relay team gave Canada its first medal of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. This time, however, the medal was a more precious colour. With star swimmer Penn...
Jul 25, 2021
Hernández hits 2 of Toronto's 5 homers in 10-3 win over Mets
NEW YORK (AP) - All-Star Teoscar Hernndez hit two of Toronto's five home runs and the Blue Jays beat New York Mets 10-3 Saturday night to stop a three-game losing streak. George Springer, Marcus Semie...
Jul 24, 2021
Alex Bono comes up big as Toronto FC holds on to defeat the Chicago Fire 2-1
CHICAGO - Alex Bono stood tall in goal and Toronto FC got goals from Yeferson Soteldo and Nick DeLeon, hanging on for a 2-1 win over the Chicago Fire on Saturday that extended its unbeaten record unde...
Jul 24, 2021
Minto alumnus Pillar selected by Wild in NHL Entry Draft
Josh Pillar is now a prospect of the Minnesota Wild. Pillar was selected in the fourth round of the NHL Entry Draft Saturday. Pillar is a 2002-born forward from Warman. He played three years with the ...
Jul 24, 2021
International passengers at Pearson airport may have to line up by vaccination status
TORONTO - International travellers arriving at Canada's largest airport may now be funnelled into different customs lines based on their vaccination status. Toronto's Pearson International Airport say...
Jul 24, 2021
Charlie’s Angels gather at Mark’s Nine to raise more dough for SPCA
Those who knew Charlene 'Charlie' Welch knew she loved two things dearly, caring for her dogs and making cool clothing items for those close to her. The fundraising golf tournament that runs at Mark's...
Jul 24, 2021
Nova Scotia New Democrats promise to ban street checks if elected next month
LOON LAKE, N.S. - Nova Scotia's NDP Leader Gary Burrill spent Saturday campaigning in the largely African Nova Scotian riding of Preston where he promised, if elected next month, an end to street chec...
Jul 24, 2021
