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Hunky Bill, B.C. perogy pioneer, restaurateur, PNE mainstay, dies at 88
VANCOUVER - Bill Konyk, a legendary Vancouver businessman who fought a human rights battle to maintain his nickname Hunky Bill, has died. He was 88. His youngest son, Mark Konyk, says his da...
Aug 14, 2019

Police say manhunt suspects killed themselves, guns found near bodies in brush
VANCOUVER - Two British Columbia men who were suspects in the deaths of three people and led police on a manhunt across Western Canada shot themselves, the RCMP said Monday. Police said it a...
Aug 14, 2019

'Chrisley Knows Best' couple plead not guilty to charges
ATLANTA - Reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley pleaded not guilty Wednesday to tax evasion and other federal charges that their lawyers said stemmed from false allegations made by a former...
Aug 14, 2019

Defending champion Brooke Henderson leads strong field at Canadian Open
AURORA, Ont. - Defending champion Brooke Henderson will headline a strong field at the field at the 2019 CP Women's Open. The star golfer from Smiths Falls, Ont., who won last year's tournament i...
Aug 14, 2019

Alberta, Saskatchewan say they have no plans to put carbon tax stickers on pumps
EDMONTON - Carbon-tax-fighting governments in Alberta and Saskatchewan say they have no plans to follow Ontario's lead and force gas stations to put anti-carbon tax stickers on their pumps.Ontario's P...
Aug 14, 2019 Submitted photo/ CKOM News

Freed inmate Cyntoia Brown marries recording artist J. Long
NASHVILLE - Cyntoia Brown, an inmate who was recently released on clemency after being given a life sentence at the age of 16, has married recording artist J. Long, formerly of the band Pretty Ricky. ...
Aug 14, 2019

Impact transfer centre back Zakaria Diallo to French club RC Lens
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact have transferred centre back Zakaria Diallo to French Ligue 2 side RC Lens. After missing the 2018 season because of an Achilles tendon injury, Diallo made 24 appearance...
Aug 14, 2019

Andrus has four hits as Rangers avoid sweep with 7-3 win over Blue Jays
TORONTO - Veteran shortstop Elvis Andrus had four hits and drove in two runs to help the Texas Rangers to a 7-3 victory against the Blue Jays on Wednesday. The matinee victory enabled the Rangers (60-...
Aug 14, 2019

La Ronge cultural gathering brings residents together
The cultural gathering hosted by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Health Services Prevention and Recovery team at the urban reserve downtown is meant to bring people together. The event began Tues...
Aug 14, 2019 The cultural gathering downtown runs until Thursday. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Alberta, Saskatchewan say they have no plans to put anti-carbon tax stickers on pumps
EDMONTON - Carbon-tax-fighting governments in Alberta and Saskatchewan say they have no plans to follow Ontario's lead and force gas stations to put anti-carbon tax stickers on their pu...
Aug 14, 2019