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Meadow Lake Stampede celebrates 100th Anniversary
The crowds were out in droves, and the bulls and broncos were bucking at the Meadow Lake Stampede's 100th Anniversary event over the weekend.Taking place June 5-11, the festivities kicked off early la...
Jun 13, 2023

Fox News shouldn't air in Canada despite Tucker Carlson ouster, LGBTQ group argues
TORONTO - An advocacy group that wants the CRTC to ban Fox News says the network's "abusive content" extends beyond its divisive personalities such as recently fired host Tucker Carlson. Fox News shou...
Jun 13, 2023

Bills receiver Stefon Diggs misses practice on opening day of mandatory minicamp
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Buffalo Bills star receiver Stefon Diggs is not present for the start of the team's mandatory minicamp, coach Sean McDermott said before practice opened on Tuesday. "I'm very...
Jun 13, 2023

Raptors' VanVleet declines player option, set to become free agent
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is set to become a free agent this summer. General manager Bobby Webster confirmed Tuesday that the 29-year-old declined his US$22.8 million player option for next ...
Jun 13, 2023

'I wasn't afraid of them': Ukrainians build new lives, help others after invasion
KYIV, Ukraine - When Katerina Mischenko looks out the window of her 14th-floor apartment in an older, somewhat rundown neighbourhood in Kyiv, she doesn't see the graffiti on buildings across the stree...
Jun 13, 2023

Latest wildfire update shows 28 fires in Saskatchewan, largest in North
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said there are no current evacuees in the province because of wildfires but are prepared should that change.In the latest update from the SPSA, 28 wildfire...
Jun 13, 2023

Paramount Plus orders Canadian series from Elliot Page, 'Letterkenny' producers
Paramount Plus is boosting its CanCon with acquisition and development deals that include a scripted comedy inspired by the Ben Johnson doping scandal and a limited series from Elliot Page's productio...
Jun 13, 2023

Patrick Roy steps down as Remparts coach/GM after guiding team to Memorial Cup
QUEBEC - Patrick Roy has resigned as general manager and head coach of the Quebec Remparts just over a week after the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team won the Memorial Cup. Roy, a Hall of Fame g...
Jun 13, 2023

Its My Show heads to Pepsi North America Cup chasing sixth straight win
CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. - Its My Show will chase a sixth straight win Saturday night in the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup. Its My Show sports a 5-0 record this year and win the third of fourth Cup el...
Jun 13, 2023

New York Rangers hire Peter Laviolette as coach to replace Gerard Gallant
The New York Rangers have hired Peter Laviolette as their next coach, bringing in a seasoned veteran with Stanley Cup-winning experience to replace Gerard Gallant. The team announced the selection of ...
Jun 13, 2023