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She-NANIGANS to celebrate the season with Christmas Market
Christmas Day sits just three weeks away, and She-NANIGANS Performing Arts Theatre wants to help get residents into the festive spirit this weekend.That is why the venue is hosting their inaugural Chr...
Dec 04, 2020
With red carpets rolled up, the Oscar race goes virtual
NEW YORK - This is the time of year when Hollywood's awards-season-industrial complex usually shifts into high gear. It's a frothy, festive run of the year's final premieres and screenings - all part ...
Dec 04, 2020
Forge FC to play CONCACAF Champions League play-in match Tuesday in Honduras
TORONTO - Hamilton's Forge FC looks to book its ticket to the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League on Tuesday against CD Marathon in Honduras. The matchup for the play-in game was determined last week...
Dec 04, 2020
Two accused in Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation have cases adjourned
Two accused facing charges connected to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation had their cases adjourned in North Battleford provincial court Friday.Samuel Takakenew, 36, is charged with accessory...
Dec 04, 2020
Trudeau affirms farmers' right to demonstrate after India criticizes his remarks
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejected the diplomatic scolding Canada's envoy to India received on Friday for his recent comments in support of protesting Indian farmers. Trudeau was asked Fr...
Dec 04, 2020
BYU presents tough challenge for Chanticleers, Canadian Makonzo this weekend
.The COVID-19 pandemic has presented Canadian Enock Makonzo and upstart Coastal Carolina with their stiffest challenge of the season. The No. 14-ranked Chanticleers (9-0) were scheduled to face No. 25...
Dec 04, 2020
Premature ending to 2020 thoroughbred racing season costly to Woodbine Entertainment
TORONTO - A shortened 2020 thoroughbred racing season proved very costly to Woodbine Entertainment. The organization announced Friday the reduced campaign produced an all-sources handle of $462.042 mi...
Dec 04, 2020
Moderna COVID vaccine best for Nunavut because of storage, shipping: top doctor
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut is looking to get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine once it is available in Canada. The territory's chief public health officer, Dr. Michael Patterson, says Moderna's vaccine is ...
Dec 04, 2020
Longtime Belleville Bulls, Kingston Frontenacs coach Larry Mavety dies at age 78
KINGSTON, Ont. - Longtime junior hockey executive Larry Mavety has died. He was 78. The Ontario Hockey League's Kingston Frontenacs confirmed the death Friday on Twitter. "I've had the privilege of wo...
Dec 04, 2020
House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level
WASHINGTON - The Democratic-controlled House on Friday approved a bill to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level, reversing what supporters called a failed policy of criminalization of p...
Dec 04, 2020