Author Archives:
Ontario man accused of killing Edmonton woman found dead in hotel tub to testify
EDMONTON - An Ontario man accused of killing a woman who was found soaked in blood in an Edmonton hotel bathtub is expected to take the witness stand today. Bradley Barton, who is 52, has pleaded not ...
Feb 01, 2021
Bayview elementary, Qwum Qwum Stuwixwulh schools report COVID-19 exposure events
NANAIMO -Two local schools have reported COVID-19 exposures.School District 68 reported late Sunday night a potential exposure events on Jan. 27 and 29 at Bayview Elementary School in south Nanaimo. S...
Jan 31, 2021
McDavid, Draisaitl combine for 11 points in Oilers 8-5 win over the Senators
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl combined for 11 points in an 8-5 Edmonton Oilers victory over the Ottawa Senators Sunday night. McDavid scored a goal and added four assists, while Draisai...
Jan 31, 2021
Canadian Bianca Andreescu gets top seed, first-round bye for Grampians Trophy
MELBOURNE, Australia - Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu is the top seed for her first tournament in 15 months. Andreescu, from Mississauga, Ont., received the top seed Monday for the Grampians Tr...
Jan 31, 2021
Toronto Six score six goals against Connecticut, clinch top seed in Isobel Cup group
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - The Toronto Six have clinched the first seed in their group at the National Women's Hockey League Isobel Cup playoffs. The Six obtained top seed following a 6-0 victory over the Co...
Jan 31, 2021
Raptors snap 3-game losing streak, beat Raptors 115-102
TAMPA, Fla. - Pascal Siakam had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 115-102 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. Kyle Lowry had 12 points and 14 assists, and Aaron Baynes...
Jan 31, 2021
Reports: Military stages coup in Myanmar, Suu Kyi detained
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar - A military coup was taking place in Myanmar early Monday and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi was detained under house arrest, reports said, as communications were cut to the cap...
Jan 31, 2021
Day after rules controversy, Reed wins at Torrey Pines, Hadwin tied for 18th
SAN DIEGO - Showing no effects from a rules controversy a day earlier, Patrick Reed pulled away for a five-shot victory Sunday in the Farmers Insurance Open. Reed closed with a 4-under 68 at Torrey Pi...
Jan 31, 2021
Pivotal moves: Redblacks sign QB Matt Nichols after cutting Nick Arbuckle
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks and Toronto Argonauts have made major quarterbacking moves just over one week away from the start of CFL free agency. Hours after the Argos released Matt Nichols on Sunda...
Jan 31, 2021
Indigenous and military leaders offer condolences following death of D-Day veteran
CUT KNIFE, Sask. - Canada's Indigenous and military leaders paid tribute and offered condolences to the family of a Juno Beach veteran of the Second World War, who also advocated for Indigenous vetera...
Jan 31, 2021