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San Francisco Conservatory buys Opus 3 Artists agency
With much of the classical music industry shuttered by the novel coronavirus pandemic, one of the leading management agencies has been acquired by an unusual buyer in an unconventional transaction. Th...
Oct 20, 2020
Forge FC coach Bobby Smyrniotis' influence on Canadian soccer continues to grow
Under head coach Bobby Smyrniotis, Forge FC has been the class of the Canadian Premier League. The two-time champions from Hamilton look to make their international mark as they open 2020 CONCACAF Lea...
Oct 20, 2020
Messing dedicating his Skate America performance to grounded Canadian teammates
Keegan Messing will take the ice alone this week at Skate America in Las Vegas, without even fans in the arena to cheer him on. But he'll be skating with all of Canada's team in his thoughts. The 28-y...
Oct 20, 2020
Overdose deaths increase in central Vancouver Island, bucking B.C. trend
NANAIMO - The number of people who fatally overdosed within the central Vancouver Island area increased in September, as much of B.C. saw the overdose crisis ease. Data released on Tuesday, Oct. 20 fr...
Oct 20, 2020
Rural residents near Saanich, B.C., warned to protect pets after bear attacks llama
SAANICH, B.C. - A black bear is believed to have killed a llama on Vancouver Island. A statement from Saanich police says the attack happened late Monday afternoon at a farm in a rural part of the mun...
Oct 20, 2020
Trudeau hands out advice on Halloween, saying 'sacrifice' necessary for many
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging Canadians to adhere to local health guidelines when considering how to celebrate Halloween next week. The question of how to handle the spooky evening ...
Oct 20, 2020
Quebec allocates $65 million to fight rise in gun violence related to organized crime
QUEBEC - The Quebec government is allocating about $65 million to combat gun violence and organized crime. Public Security Minister Genevieve Guilbault said today the combination of federal and provin...
Oct 20, 2020
Jury in Fredericton mass murder trial views video evidence from accused's computer
FREDERICTON - Jurors in the Matthew Raymond mass murder trial in Fredericton are viewing video evidence of the accused from the months before the 2018 shootings. Raymond, 50, is charged with fir...
Oct 20, 2020
As his health declines, Glen Assoun seeks compensation for wrongful conviction
HALIFAX - Glen Assoun says he's fearful he'll die before governments offer him compensation for almost 17 years of wrongful imprisonment that have left him with a weak heart and fragile health. The 64...
Oct 20, 2020
Canadiens sign defenceman Kaiden Guhle to three-year entry-level contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Kaiden Guhle, a first-round pick in 2020, to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal is worth US$832,500 at the NHL level with a signing b...
Oct 20, 2020