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Lin scores 20 points, Lowry reinjures ankle, and Raptors rout Knicks 128-92
TORONTO - Before the Toronto Raptors tipped off against the New York Knicks on Monday, coach Nick Nurse was looking forward to finally having a healthy roster. He figured it would all come together in...
Mar 20, 2019
Tavares, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 4-2 win over Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. - John Tavares and Austin Matthews each had a goal and assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs won for just the second time in six games, beating the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Wednesday night. M...
Mar 20, 2019
Montreal-based Romanian boxer Lucian Bute announces retirement
Montreal-based boxer Lucian Bute has announced his retirement, ending a professional career that saw him pile up 30 consecutive victories and defend the International Boxing Federation super-middlewei...
Mar 20, 2019
Nicaragua government says it will free all jailed protesters
MANAGUA, Nicaragua - President Daniel Ortega's administration promised Wednesday to free within 90 days all demonstrators arrested in the year since protests erupted against the Nicaraguan government....
Mar 20, 2019
Sask. budget welcomed by mental health organizations, volunteer firefighters
Alongside a modest surplus of over $34 million, the 2019-20 Saskatchewan provincial budget included a heavy focus on targeted mental health spending and tax credits for volunteer firefighters.The budg...
Mar 20, 2019 New programs and funding in the Saskatchewan budget are being welcomed by many. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Country star Kane Brown countersues producer over contract
NASHVILLE - Country star Kane Brown and Atlanta-based producer Polow Da Don are embroiled in a contract dispute that has both sides claiming they are owed money. The Grammy-nominated producer, whose r...
Mar 20, 2019
Union head praises Jays for raising minor league pay by half
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Union head Tony Clark lauded the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for giving minor league players a 50 per cent raise, and he hopes other clubs do the same. Representatives from the players...
Mar 20, 2019
Testosterone rule for female athletes is unscientific, Canadian researcher says
MONTREAL - Proposed rules to limit natural testosterone levels in some female track and field athletes are unscientific and would set a precedent for discriminating again...
Mar 20, 2019
Quebec government to spend $500 million to compensate taxi drivers, reform industry
QUEBEC - The Quebec government will give the province's taxi drivers $500 million in compensation as it moves to overhaul the province's passenger transport industry. The Coalition Avenir Quebec ...
Mar 20, 2019
Orcas continue strong season, earn eight medals at Prairie Champs Competition
The Battlefords Orcas Swim Club had yet another impressive showing over the weekend.Five swimmers travelled south to Regina to compete at the Prairie Champs competition, which is the premier champions...
Mar 20, 2019 Clockwise: Elizabeth Johnson, Slade Pruden, Madison Higgs, Brandon Nord. MISSING: Reece Sommerfeld (submitted/John Mcleod)