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‘Zach is beaming from ear to ear’ after successful tournament
The Zach Cook Memorial Charity Slo-Pitch Tournament had such a fitting ending on Saturday, that his mother Donna feels that Zach "had something to do with it" from heaven. On Zach Cook Field at Lakela...
Jul 19, 2019 Donna and Jim Cook at the Zach Cook Memorial Charity Slo-Pitch Tournament. Submitted photo/Donna Cook
Toronto Wolfpack look to hoist another rugby league trophy with win at Widnes
The Toronto Wolfpack can earn their third trophy in as many years with a win Sunday at Widnes Vikings. Toronto (20-1-0) goes into the game at Halton Stadium riding a 15-game win streak and holdin...
Jul 19, 2019
Former head of RCMP in Saskatchewan named province's lieutenant-governor
REGINA - A former head of the RCMP in Saskatchewan has been appointed the province's new lieutenant-governor. Russell Mirasty, 62, becomes Saskatchewan's 23rd vice-regal representative. He t...
Jul 19, 2019
Blue Jays prospect Bichette feels ready for big leagues after triple-A success
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Bo Bichette looked the part of a major leaguer when he stepped to the plate at Sahlen Field for batting practice this week. Sporting workout shorts and a long-sleeve T-shirt adorned&nb...
Jul 19, 2019
New coach Khari Jones looks to lead Montreal Alouettes to third win in a row
MONTREAL - Veteran defensive end John Bowman has seen his fair share of coaches throughout his 14-year CFL career. But he says there's something special about new Montreal Alouettes head coach Khari J...
Jul 19, 2019
Charles Hudon signs one-year deal with Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Charles Hudon to a one-year, US$800,000 contract. Hudon, 25, had three goals and two assists in 32 games with the Canadiens last season. The nativ...
Jul 19, 2019
Canadians need to be patient, present, unconditional with reconciliation: Trudeau
VICTORIA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says non-Indigenous Canadians need to be patient and unconditional in their support of Indigenous communities on the road to reconcili...
Jul 19, 2019
RCMP divers, investigators to arrive at fatal Labrador crash site Friday
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - RCMP divers are expected today at the remote Labrador lake where a float plane crashed on Monday, killing at least three men, to continue searching for four missing people. Bad weat...
Jul 19, 2019
Suspect in animation studio arson fire reportedly had grudge
TOKYO - Police on Friday were investigating at the blackened, gutted building in Kyoto where a man raging about theft set a fire that killed 33 people in a beloved animation studio, crushing the heart...
Jul 19, 2019
Flea beetle population jumping in 2019, says Saskatoon researcher
A man who knows a lot about bugs says the hot, dry conditions Saskatchewan experienced this summer have helped provide the perfect feeding ground for flea beetles, and may explain why their numbers ar...
Jul 19, 2019 Dr. Tyler Wist talks about flea beetles at the annual Field Day event. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
