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Quarterback Dominique Davis gets starting job with Ottawa Redblacks
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have named Dominique Davis their starting quarterback. Davis has been competing with former B.C. Lions quarterback Jonathon Jennings for the starting role in Ottawa after...
Jun 05, 2019
Boogie Nights: Warriors counting on big Finals from DeMarcus Cousins
OAKLAND, Calif. - Of all the storylines that emerged from Game 2 of the NBA Finals - the Raptors' "quarter from hell," Warriors guard Klay Thompson limping off the court, Nick Nurse's "janky" box-and-...
Jun 05, 2019
China-Canada differences go beyond Beijing's critical, outgoing envoy: Carr
OTTAWA - Canada's trade minister is downplaying the forthcoming departure of China's outspoken envoy to Ottawa, saying differences between the countries stretch beyond the amb...
Jun 05, 2019
Brent Monson rises through Stampeder coaching ranks to run the defence
CALGARY - Brent Monson's answer to the inevitable shoe question is along the lines of "you do you. I'll do me." So does he have big shoes to fill, taking over for DeVone Claybrooks...
Jun 05, 2019
Rolling Stones add guest artists to North American tour
NEW YORK - The Rolling Stones are getting some company on their North American tour. The rockers announced Wednesday they'll be joined by an eclectic group of guest artists as the No Filter Tour trave...
Jun 05, 2019
Production resumes at world's biggest Nutella plant
PARIS - Workers at the world's biggest Nutella factory have removed picket lines and are back at work after production was brought to a near standstill for more than a week over a dispute on salaries....
Jun 05, 2019
Canada's emergency alert system can't measure how many phones get the notices
OTTAWA - The federal government says it can't measure how many people actually receive emergency-alert messages on their phones. A spokesman for Public Safety Canada says the most recen...
Jun 05, 2019
Art exhibition helps bring tradition back to youth
It originated with an exhibition through a national project with the Canada Council.In a provincial project called Roadside Attractions, 16 venues across Saskatchewan selected an artist to work with o...
Jun 05, 2019 Students pose with Lionel Peyachew (far left) at the Allen Sapp Gallery holding their handmade drums. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Senate committee says oil tanker ban off B.C. targets Alberta, divides country
OTTAWA - A Senate committee says the Trudeau government's bill to ban oil tanker traffic off British Columbia's northern coast will divide the country, inflame separatist sentiment...
Jun 05, 2019
Toronto FC signs veteran centre back Omar Gonzalez to upgrade defence
TORONTO - Veteran defender Omar Gonzalez says he is coming to Toronto FC to chase titles. "I feel like with the team that we have, we can make another run at it," the U.S. international centre back to...
Jun 05, 2019