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Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' inspires autistic boy to sing
ATLANTA - An Atlanta rapper's take on country music has inspired a mostly nonverbal autistic boy in Minnesota to sing. Lil Nas X has found huge success with the song, "Old Town Road." It has sparked c...
Jun 08, 2019
Drew Brees, wife suing jeweler over value of diamonds
SAN DIEGO - New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and wife Brittany are battling a California jeweler over the value of diamonds they claim they purchased for more than $15 million as an investmen...
Jun 08, 2019
Collaros, Nichols see pre-season action, Bombers beat Riders 35-29
REGINA - Zach Collaros and Matt Nichols appear ready to begin the CFL regular season. Collaros tossed two touchdowns and Nichols had one of his own as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers rallied for a 35-29 vic...
Jun 08, 2019
Raptors fans risk ridicule to cheer team deep in Golden State Warriors territory
OAKLAND, Calif. - Toronto Raptors fan Raj Singh Ghuman can't help but release a boisterous cheer as his car - bedecked with a Raptors flag - passes another vehicle with Ontario plates on the approach ...
Jun 08, 2019
Bruins-Blues Cup Final Game 6 could hinge on officiating
ST. LOUIS - Patrick Maroon doesn't want to go there. Not even about how the St. Louis Blues handle the roller coaster of inconsistent officiating. "I'm not talking about it," the usually talkative Mar...
Jun 08, 2019
Rory McIlroy rockets up RBC Canadian Open leaderboard with 6-under 64
ANCASTER, Ont. - When Rory McIlroy first announced that he was going to play in the RBC Canadian Open, he said he was looking forward to winning another national championship. After firing a 6-under 6...
Jun 08, 2019
US and Mexico: More talks, no deal yet to avert tariffs
WASHINGTON - U.S. and Mexican officials laboured for a second day Thursday to avert import tariffs that President Donald Trump is threatening to impose as he tries to strong-arm Mexico into stemming t...
Jun 08, 2019
At least 2 injured following multiple vehicle incidents along Coquihalla
KAMLOOPS - At least two people have been taken to hospital after multiple vehicle incidents on the Coquihalla highway this afternoon (June 8). Reports began coming in around 1 p.m regarding separate v...
Jun 08, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
Feds have failed to explain 'inaction' in Grassy Narrows: UN rapporteur
OTTAWA - The case of a northern Ontario First Nation plagued by mercury contamination is "emblematic" of an overall pattern of inaction in the face of grave risks to the health of Indigenous Peop...
Jun 08, 2019
Albania president cancels elections, citing tense climate
TIRANA, Albania - Albania's president has cancelled upcoming municipal elections, citing the need to reduce political tensions in the country. President Ilir Meta said he acted because "the actual cir...
Jun 08, 2019
