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The Fun Guy: Kawhi Leonard is the AP's male athlete of 2019
He was the Fun Guy. The board man who got paid. He overcame injury to reclaim his rightful place as one of the very best basketball players on the planet. He conquered the NBA world for a second time,...
Dec 27, 2019
Canada's Alexis Lafreniere shows he's more than just skill at world juniors
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Kevin Bahl thought he knew Alexis Lafreniere. And in many ways, he did. Touted as the projected No. 1 pick at the 2020 NHL draft for some time, Lafreniere had ...
Dec 27, 2019
Interior Health putting call out for design-build teams to work on Cariboo Memorial Hospital redevelopment
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The next steps are being taken in the redevelopment of Cariboo Memorial Hospital. Interior Health has put a call out for qualified design-build teams interested in building the p...
Dec 27, 2019 Image Credit: Interior Health
Homegrown centre Dan Clark signs two-year extension with Roughriders
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian centre Dan Clark to a two-year contract extension. The six-foot-two, 310-pound Regina native was named a CFL all-star last season for the fir...
Dec 27, 2019
Kamloops Fire Rescue warns drivers to take caution on icy roads after morning accident
KAMLOOPS - One person was taken to hospital after a single-vehicle crash in Kamloops this morning (Dec. 27). Kamloops Fire Rescue responded to the incident on Highway 1 near the Columbia Street on-ram...
Dec 27, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Student who saved classmates from shooting honoured as Jedi
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A North Carolina college student hailed by police as a hero for preventing more injuries and deaths after a gunman opened fire in a classroom has now been immortalized as a Jedi by t...
Dec 27, 2019
Conners' win one of highlights of big year for Canadian golf
It's not accurate to say Corey Conners' dreams came true in 2019. "I don't think my dreams were quite that high," the Canadian golfer said. After starting the year without full status on the PGA Tour,...
Dec 27, 2019
ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff dies at 34
BRISTOL, Conn. - ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff, known for his outgoing and friendly personality, dapper dress and great love of sports, has died. He was 34. The sports network announce...
Dec 27, 2019
CHARBONNEAU: Albertans to receive the highest carbon gift
THE CARBON GIFT is not a lump of coal. Albertans will receive the highest carbon tax rebate of any of the four provinces who have opted out of the federal plan. A family of four will receive an averag...
Dec 27, 2019 Image Credit: Canadian Press
Ace left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu signs with Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed star left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu to a four-year, US$80-million contract. The 32-year-old Korean led the majors with a 2.32 ERA last season and finished second ...
Dec 27, 2019
