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Social media sites like Facebook take in lion's share of federal ad dollars
OTTAWA - Social media websites like Facebook and Twitter now take in the lion's share of federal advertising dollars, thanks to an ongoing increase in the use of digital advertising by government...
Feb 11, 2019
Canadian Michael Gligic poised to collect PGA Tour card after big victory
When Michael Gligic was 13, his mom took him to Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ont., and told instructor Sean Foley her son wanted to take the sport more seriously. More than 15 years later, a...
Feb 11, 2019
Hulu and Marvel to create 4 animated series
PASADENA, Calif. - Hulu is teaming with Marvel to make four separate animated series based on comic book characters like Howard the Duck. Director Kevin Smith and comics Chelsea Handler and Patton Osw...
Feb 11, 2019
Mark Norman lawyers protest 'strategy' talks between Crown, federal lawyers
OTTAWA - Vice-Admiral Mark Norman's legal team is pointing to several discussions between the Crown and top government lawyers about "trial strategy" as proof of political interference in his case. No...
Feb 11, 2019
Marc Gasol says high post-season hopes made move to Toronto easier
TORONTO - A single-minded focus on winning, and positive reviews from a few fellow Spaniards, helped smooth the path to Toronto for Marc Gasol. More than a decade into his NBA career, Gasol was traded...
Feb 11, 2019
Canada's Taylor Pendrith eyes Web.com Tour after near miss at Q-school
Taylor Pendrith has come to accept that his path to the PGA Tour is going to be longer and have a few more twists and turns than some of his peers. After two injury-plagued seasons, Pendrith just...
Feb 11, 2019
Canadiens acquire veteran centre Nate Thompson from Kings
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have acquired centre Nate Thompson and a fifth-round pick in 2019 from Los Angeles in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2019. The 34-year-old Thompson, a native of ...
Feb 11, 2019
Report: Toronto Raptors to sign veteran point guard Jeremy Lin
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors are reportedly getting one of the top targets on the buyout market. ESPN reports point guard Jeremy Lin is finalizing a buyout with the Atlanta Hawks to allow him to sign...
Feb 11, 2019
Dapper Dan seeks accountability amid calls for Gucci boycott
NEW YORK - Fashion collaborator Daniel "Dapper Dan" Day is seeking accountability as other celebrities call for boycotts of Gucci after the fashion house apologized for producing a sweater that was co...
Feb 11, 2019
Stampeders GM 'optimistic' star QB Bo Levi Mitchell will stay in Calgary
Calgary Stampeders general manager John Hufnagel says he's optimistic he can re-sign quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell. With CFL free agency starting Tuesday, Hufnagel says he's conducting business with th...
Feb 11, 2019
