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New York City FC scores early, holds on to beat Montreal Impact 2-0
MONTREAL - Another early deficit was too much for the Montreal Impact to overcome. New York City FC capitalized shortly after kickoff en route to a 2-0 victory over the Impact at Saputo Stad...
May 06, 2019
Award is offered - and rescinded - for 'American Pie' singer
PORTLAND, Maine - A lifetime achievement award has been offered - and rescinded - for "American Pie" singer Don McLean. The 73-year-old announced Monday that he's receiving the George and Ira Gershwin...
May 06, 2019
Record number of graduates at Northlands College university ceremony
Administration at Northlands College is proud to have a record number of graduates Saturday at its annual university graduation ceremony. "We were very excited with the number of graduates we had this...
May 06, 2019 Thirty graduates received degrees, diplomas or certificates on the weekend. (submitted photo/Roland Corrigal)
Man City back on top of EPL after Kompany wonder goal
MANCHESTER, England - Manchester City returned to the top of the English Premier League with one round left after captain Vincent Kompany hit a sensational goal to beat Leicester 1-0 in a dramatic and...
May 06, 2019
Leonard's high school coach says Raptors star has always had killer instinct
TORONTO - When Kawhi Leonard watched his clutch three-point shot drop through the hoop on Sunday with all the emotion of a hired gun, Tim Sweeney wasn't surprised. The California high school coach had...
May 06, 2019
Former B.C. mayor pleads guilty to sex assaults of four boys
SMITHERS, B.C. - A man who became British Columbia's youngest elected mayor has pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault involving four boys who were under the age of 16. Luke Strimbold, who be...
May 06, 2019
Treasury denies Democrats' request for Trump tax returns
WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has made it official: The administration won't be turning President Donald Trump's tax returns over to the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives...
May 06, 2019
Thousands of families on track to miss out on planned bump to child benefit
OTTAWA - Social Development Minister Yves Duclos says more than a fifth of Indigenous families living on reserves are missing out on the federal government's monthly child benefit. He says that c...
May 06, 2019
Pet prep for emergencies
Don't forget about your pets when putting together preparations for any emergency.That's the key message from the province and SPCA on this Emergency Preparedness Week who are working together to prom...
May 06, 2019 Having a 72-hour emergency kit is just as important for that other member of your family, your pet. (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)
Vigneault adds former NHL head coaches Therrien, Yeo to Flyers' staff
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Flyers will have a wealth of head coaching experience on their bench next season, with Mike Yeo and Michel Therrien joining the NHL club as assistants. New Flyers head ...
May 06, 2019