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Tyler Mislawchuk aims to build on success at Edmonton triathlon event
EDMONTON - Canada's Tyler Mislawchuk, fresh off a landmark World Triathlon Series podium finish in Montreal, believes he's upped his game in this physically punishing sport by training his brain. "Eve...
Jul 19, 2019
Graysen Cameron looks to defy the odds with Humboldt Broncos comeback
Graysen Cameron's focus 16 months ago was on helping the Humboldt Broncos to a playoff series win.Now, on the heels of a life-changing journey, playing the game he loves once again is his prime object...
Jul 19, 2019 Ahead of an attempted comeback to the Humboldt Broncos, Graysen Cameron says he's in the best shape of his life. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Thousands expected at La Ronge Elk's Fair this weekend
Organizers of the 2019 La Ronge Elk's Fair expect up to 5,000 people to attend the three-day event."This is an annual event in La Ronge and we have been doing it for the past 30 years or more," Elks E...
Jul 19, 2019 There are 19 rides at the 2019 Elk's Fair. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
As busiest holiday season begins, Quebec provincial park employees could strike
MONTREAL - As Quebec's busiest summer holiday season kicks off, vacationers may have their holiday plans affected by the threat of a general strike looming among provincial park workers. Some 300...
Jul 19, 2019
A public memorial will he held for Sailor Dan
The people of Saskatoon will be able to get together and say goodbye to Sailor Dan.A memorial service will be held next Wednesday, July 24th for the local legend.It's going to start at 6:00 p.m. in Ki...
Jul 19, 2019 Dan Hicks, better known as Sailor Dan, died on July 9, 2019 in Saskatoon. (submitted)
Police chief shares frustration about addictions resources in letter to officers
Winnipeg's police chief sent a candid internal memo to officers expressing his dissatisfaction with a lack of addictions resources as the city deals with what he calls an epidemic of violence. "I am t...
Jul 19, 2019
Dennis Oland will take time to 'mentally regroup' after acquittal: lawyer
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Dennis Oland's acquittal in the 2011 murder of his father has left many questions about what comes next for the member of one of Atlantic Canada's most prominent families following ...
Jul 19, 2019
Raptors' Kyle Lowry has surgery on thumb injured in playoffs
TORONTO - Kyle Lowry has undergone surgery to repair damaged ligaments in his left thumb, an injury he played through during the last two rounds of Toronto's run to the NBA championship. The Raptors s...
Jul 19, 2019
U.S. canoeists besieged by grizzly on Northwest Territories canoe trip rescued
YELLOWKNIFE - A pair of American tourists were pinned between rushing rapids and an aggressive grizzly bear when wildlife officers arrived to rescue them from the rugged tundra of the Northwest Territ...
Jul 19, 2019
Montreal Impact look to snap skid as they travel to Columbus
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact are well aware they risk spoiling their strong start to the season if their current losing skid continues. Looking to stay afloat in the playoff race in the Eastern Conf...
Jul 19, 2019