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Dusty Baker replaces AJ Hinch as Houston Astros manager
HOUSTON - Dusty Baker has been hired to replace AJ Hinch as the manager of the Houston Astros. The team announced the hiring on Wednesday and said Baker will be introduced in Houston on Thursday. The ...
Jan 31, 2020
Maple Leafs winger William Nylander proving doubters wrong after 'crazy' season
TORONTO - William Nylander was in uncharted territory around this time last season. And not in a good way. His contract impasse with the Toronto Maples finally came to a conclusion...
Jan 31, 2020
British envoy personally 'sad' about Brexit, professionally excited by new era
OTTAWA - Britain's envoy to Canada says she's personally sad about her country's decision to leave the European Union. But at the same time, High Commissioner Susan le Jeune d'Allegeershecque said she...
Jan 31, 2020
One of eight accused in Laverdiere homicide investigation moving to pre-trial stage
One of the eight accused facing charges related to Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere's homicide investigation returned to North Battleford provincial court Friday, and will now be heading to the pre-trial sta...
Jan 31, 2020 Edmonton woman Tiki Laverdiere, 25, was last seen in North Battleford. (Submitted photo/Battlefords RCMP)
Alberta panel suggests schools 'balance' lessons about climate change, oilsands
CALGARY - Alberta's education minister is endorsing a panel report that recommends school children learn all views about climate change along with the value of the province's oil and gas sector. Adria...
Jan 31, 2020
Olympic wrestling champ Wiebe thrives under pressure; expects the same at Harvard
Erica Wiebe loves to live outside her comfort zone. That appetite for the unknown will soon have the Olympic wrestling champion strolling the storied halls of H...
Jan 31, 2020
Navy replaces frigate commanders months before Pacific deployment
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Navy has replaced the commander of one its frigates as well as his second-in-command months before the warship begins a tour of the Asia-Pacific region that includes patrol...
Jan 31, 2020
Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran quarterback David Watford to CFL deal
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed American quarterback David Watford on Wednesday. Watford, 26, appeared in 12 regular-season games last season with Hamilton, completing 5-of-8 pa...
Jan 31, 2020
Member of Onion Lake Cree Nation appointed as provincial court judge
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the appointment of Lua Gibb as a judge to the Provincial Court in Saskatoon."It's an honour to appoint Ms. Gibb, a member of the Onion Lake Cree Nation, to...
Jan 31, 2020 Lua Gibb appointed judge for Provincial Court (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
Chinese Canadians warn against a repeat of the racism they faced during SARS
TORONTO - Leaders in Toronto's Chinese community said Wednesday the racist attitudes that led to widespread discrimination against Chinese Canadians during the SARS epidemic are threatening ...
Jan 31, 2020