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Canada to honour 75th anniversary of D-Day with ceremonies across country
HALIFAX - Canadians will mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day in ceremonies across the country today -- with the aged veterans who are the last living link to the largest seaborne invasion in histo...
Jun 06, 2019
Two writers to be awarded $65K Griffin Poetry Prize at Toronto gala
TORONTO - Some of the biggest names in Canadian literature will come together tonight to see which two writers will win the lucrative Griffin Poetry Prize. Two poets -- one Canadian, one internat...
Jun 06, 2019
Elton John's songwriter to unveil new visual art at exhibit
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Bernie Taupin is known for his behind-the-scenes work with Elton John, but the British songwriter's visual artistry is stepping into spotlight in an art exhibit. Taupin's artwo...
Jun 05, 2019
Veterans mark 75 years since D-Day in solemn observances
OMAHA BEACH, France - D-Day veterans and other people are marking exactly 75 years since the invasion of Normandy that helped change the course of World War II. The sea of mercury blue couldn't have b...
Jun 05, 2019
Curry's heroics not enough to save Warriors in Game 3
OAKLAND, Calif. - Stephen Curry did all he could to lead the injury-depleted Golden State Warriors. It wasn't enough. Curry scored 47 points - a playoff career-high for the three-time champion - but t...
Jun 05, 2019
Leonard has 30 points as Raptors take 2-1 series lead with win over Warriors
OAKLAND, Calif. - Kawhi Leonard scored 30 points, and Danny Green had six three-pointers and 18 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 123-109 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of...
Jun 05, 2019
Blues beat Bruins to knot Stanley Cup Final at 2-all
ST. LOUIS - Just when the St. Louis Blues had the Boston Bruins on their heels and chasing the game, they gave up a goal and the roar went right out of the building. The Blues could have let the talen...
Jun 05, 2019
Guerrero hits late three-run homer, Blue Jays rally to beat Yankees 11-7
TORONTO - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer as part of a five-run eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied for an 11-7 comeback win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Guerr...
Jun 05, 2019
Thompson questionable for Game 3, Looney out indefinitely
OAKLAND, Calif. - Golden State guard Klay Thompson has a mild strain in his left hamstring that forced him out of Game 2 in the NBA Finals and he is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Toron...
Jun 05, 2019
B.C. Wildfire crews hope for better weather as fire near Savona grows to 100 ha
SAVONA, B.C. - Air tankers could be seen dropping fire retardant as the BC Wildfire Service attempted to contain the fast-moving Sabiston Creek fire west of Savona Wednesday evening (June 5)."The fire...
Jun 05, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
