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Dalhousie to take on top-ranked Carleton in U Sports men's basketball final
OTTAWA - Dalhousie Tigers head coach Rick Plato is excited his team gets to play for its first national title on Sunday, but in order to win it'll have to top one of the most storied teams in U Sports...
Mar 09, 2020
Argentina announces first coronavirus death in Latin America
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - A 64-year-old man died in Argentina as a result of the new coronavirus, the first such death in Latin America, health authorities announced Saturday. The Ministry of Health s...
Mar 09, 2020
Nigerian rookie Achara's late goal lifts Toronto FC past New York City FC
TORONTO - Nigerian rookie Ifunanyachi Achara had a dream MLS debut Saturday, scoring the late winner to give Toronto FC a 1-0 victory over Eastern Conference rival New York City FC. The 22-year-o...
Mar 09, 2020
Melania Trump cancels fundraiser, cites scheduling conflict
WASHINGTON - Melania Trump has cancelled a California fundraiser set for later this month. Stephanie Grisham, the first lady's spokeswoman, cited an unspecified "scheduling conflict" as the reason on ...
Mar 09, 2020
Living Sky and Light of Christ cancelling extracurriculars due to teacher sanctions
Families with children attending schools in area school divisions will need to consider making new arrangements for the time being if they participate in any extra curricular activities.The Saskatchew...
Mar 09, 2020 Living Sky and Light of Christ school divisions are planning for teacher sanctions that will start Thursday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
‘It’ll just keep us hungrier:’ Dunstone reflects on 2020 Brier
Even though the 2020 Tim Hortons Brier didn't end the way they wanted, Matt Dunstone and the members of his Regina-based rink are still happy about their performance at the Canadian men's curling cham...
Mar 09, 2020 Saskatchewan skip Matt Dunstone throws a rock during the 2020 Tim Hortons Brier. (Curling Canada/Twitter)
Impact to kick off CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal with Olimpia in Montreal
MONTREAL - Playing until the final whistle is something the Montreal Impact have had trouble doing this season. Perhaps they could could learn a lesson from their next opponents, C.D. Olimpia of Hondu...
Mar 09, 2020
Town contest encourages people to move to electronic billing
Battleford residents who usually receive their utility invoices through the mail may want to opt for electronic billing instead with this new offer.The town is running a contest with a chance for a re...
Mar 09, 2020 The Town of Battleford is encouraging residents to arrange to have their utility bills sent to them electronically instead of through the mail for a chance to win in its new contest. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
'Confused' Leafs look to regroup after ugly road trip; Rielly nearing a return
TORONTO - With the Maple Leafs' locker room closed to reporters amid concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus, players were trotted out one by one Monday to a podium in the media lounge down...
Mar 09, 2020
Bottcher beats Dunstone in 1-2 Page playoff at Brier; Gushue advances too
KINGSTON, Ont. - Team Alberta is forcing teams to be aggressive at the Tim Hortons Brier with its remarkably steady play and consistent shotmaking. Skip Brendan Bottcher has anchored the powerhou...
Mar 09, 2020