Author Archives:
Canadian military issues new ban on discriminatory, sexually explicit tattoos
OTTAWA - Canadian military members are being warned against getting certain tattoos, including those that could be deemed discriminatory or sexually explicit. The warning is contained in a new order t...
Aug 12, 2019
Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime suffers first-round loss at Cincinnati event
MASON, Ohio - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime has made an early exit at the Western & Southern Open. Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic upset the 19-year-old from Montreal 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of th...
Aug 12, 2019
Reds claim infielder Freddy Galvis off waivers from Blue Jays
TORONTO - The Cincinnati Reds have claimed infielder Freddy Galvis off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. The 29-year-old Galvis has hit .267 with 24 doubles, 18 home runs and 54 runs batted in over ...
Aug 12, 2019
Canadian teen Bianca Andreescu 'overwhelmed' by response to Rogers Cup win
The reality of winning the Rogers Cup still hadn't sunk in for Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu on Monday. The 19-year-old won the tournament in Toronto on Sunday after an emotional Serena W...
Aug 12, 2019
Crown touts testimony depicting Joshua Boyle's 'pattern of behaviour'
OTTAWA - A Crown prosecutor argued during former hostage Joshua Boyle's assault trial today that testimony about his controlling, abusive nature should be admitted into evidence because it depicts a r...
Aug 12, 2019
Quebec business lobby says province needs more immigrants to meet needs
QUEBEC - A major business lobby in Quebec is suggesting the provincial government significantly boost planned immigration levels and soften French-language requirements for newcomers. The Fe...
Aug 12, 2019
Finally, Missy Elliott will receive MTV Video Vanguard Award
NEW YORK - Missy Elliott, one of the most iconic players in the history of music videos, will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards. MTV announced Monday ...
Aug 12, 2019
All eyes on Dildo, N.L., as Jimmy Kimmel broadcasts tongue-in-cheek mayoral race
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The picturesque Newfoundland town of Dildo is attracting unprecedented international attention over its name, as late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel continues ...
Aug 12, 2019
Blue Jays open 2020 at home to Red sox, close regular season in Fenway
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will open their 2020 season with a four-game home series against the division rival Boston Red Sox. The Major League Baseball club released its schedule for next season...
Aug 12, 2019
Canada coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller looks to lessons learned at Women's World Cup
TORONTO - Canada coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller left the Women's World Cup filled with disappointment. He's run through a gamut of emotions since the 1-0 round-of-16 loss to Sweden on June 24 that s...
Aug 12, 2019
Our Community
Week in Review
Week in Review: Week of Sept. 16
10h ago
Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Bonsai for Beginners
Two and Out
PETERS: Destruction of the Red Bridge clears the way for something much, much better
Sep 20, 2024
Looped In
LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: September 19, 2024
Sep 19, 2024
Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Beautiful Hibiscus
One Man's Opinion
COLLINS: Time to listen to the soldiers in the trenches
Sep 19, 2024
Question of the Week
Do you think BC should put more emphasis on involuntary care for those living with significant mental health and addiction issues?
Sep 16, 2024