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Montreal Impact players don't feel they're getting fair treatment from MLS
MONTREAL - Defender Daniel Lovitz thinks Major League Soccer looks down on the Montreal Impact - and he wants to use that as motivation this season. In the aftermath of a travel fiasco earlier this we...
Apr 26, 2019
False vaccine claims spread online by bots, trolls: top public-health doc
OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health officer says the fight against vaccine-related misinformation on social media is being further complicated by the emergence of online bots designed...
Apr 26, 2019
Municipalities work to support those with hoarding issues
From within the walls of her two-bedroom Toronto apartment, Yvonne Zilber has produced enough material to fully furnish two houses. Giving old possessions to family and friends has allowed her to...
Apr 26, 2019
Cohen says he pleaded guilty to crimes he didn't commit
NEW YORK - President Donald Trump's prison-bound former lawyer told actor Tom Arnold last month that he pleaded guilty to some crimes he didn't commit so his wife wouldn't "get dragged into the mud of...
Apr 26, 2019
Canadian Rory MacDonald put Bellator title on the line against veteran Jon Fitch
Canadian Rory (Red King) MacDonald puts his title on the line Saturday night when he takes on veteran Jon Fitch in the Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix in San Jose, Calif. In the co-main event of Bell...
Apr 26, 2019
Ottawa appeals court ruling that ordered fresh look at Aga Khan-Trudeau episode
Ottawa is challenging a judge's ruling that directed the lobbying commissioner to take another look at whether the Aga Khan broke rules by giving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a vacatio...
Apr 26, 2019
Filly Wonder Gadot, Canada's top thoroughbred last year, returns to Woodbine
TORONTO - After a five-race stint south of the border, Canada's reigning horse of the year is home for the first time since sweeping the first two legs of the Canadian Triple Crown. Won...
Apr 26, 2019
Canada working on an end to the rotting-refuse row with the Philippines
OTTAWA - A resolution to the row between Canada and the Philippines over rotting refuse appears imminent. Environment Minister Catherine McKenna said Wednesday she thinks a solution can be found "in t...
Apr 26, 2019
Stars look to keep momentum rolling into Portage for Game 1 of Anavet Cup
Following their Canalta Cup victory last week, the Battlefords North Stars now shift their focus to the Anavent Cup, with Game 1 tonight at Stride Place in Portage, home of the MJHL champion, Portage ...
Apr 26, 2019 The North Stars have shown great confidence on the road, posting a league best 5-1-1 record away from the Civic Centre through the playoffs. The Stars were 18-7-4 on the road over the regular season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars to kick-off Anavet Cup home games with parking lot party
Fans of the Battlefords North Stars will be coming to the game at the Civic Centre Tuesday with bells on, cowbells that is, to cheer on their local team.The North Stars will return home after playing ...
Apr 26, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars rejoice after winning the 2019 Canalta Cup. A kick-off party is planned prior to the North Stars' game at the Civic Centre on Tuesday as they compete for the Anavet Cup. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)