Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
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Saskatchewan Party platform focuses on a balanced budget
The Saskatchewan Party has released its platform for the Oct. 26 provincial election. Gathering metres away from the Saskatchewan NDP's party platform launch at River Landing in Saskatoon, leader Scot...
Oct 09, 2020
Canadian players are shining with American college football powers this season
When second-ranked Alabama visits Ole Miss on Saturday, a featured matchup could see a Vanier Cup-winning defensive back going up against a big-play Canadian receiver. It's just one of several big-tim...
Oct 09, 2020
Vancouver Canucks sign veteran goaltender Braden Holtby to two-year deal
Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning gave his goalie coach Ian Clark a gentle ribbing as the NHL's free agency period opened on Friday. "I joked with Ian this morning - 'You're doing to...
Oct 09, 2020
Maple Leafs sign gritty winger Wayne Simmonds to one-year, US$1.5-million contract
TORONTO - Wayne Simmonds has decided to go home. The gritty winger from Toronto signed a one-year, US$1.5-million contract with the Maple Leafs as NHL free agency opened Friday. Simmonds, 32, has regi...
Oct 09, 2020
Canadian ECHL teams will start after some of American counterparts in next season
PRINCETON, N.J. - The ECHL plans a two-phased start to its 2020-21 season during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thirteen of the 25 active teams will begin play Dec. 11 and the other 12 kick off on Jan. 15, 20...
Oct 09, 2020
Whitey Ford, 91, pitcher who epitomized mighty Yankees, dies
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. - Whitey Ford, the street-smart New Yorker who had the best winning percentage of any pitcher in the 20th century and helped the Yankees become baseball's perennial champions in the...
Oct 09, 2020
Whitecaps' Lucas Cavallini trying to stay positive in challenging season
VANCOUVER - It's been a rough season for the Vancouver Whitecaps, but striker Lucas Cavallini is simply trying to stay positive. "I don't want to get frustrated anymore, I don't want to get upse...
Oct 09, 2020
Calgary Flames sign goaltender Jacob Markstrom to six-year, big-money contract
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames landed coveted goaltender Jacob Markstrom when NHL unrestricted free agency opened Friday with a six-year contract worth US$36 million. Markstrom was hot commodity in a bu...
Oct 09, 2020
Winnipeg Jets bring back centre Paul Stastny with Bryan Little out long term
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets are bringing Paul Stastny back to help fill a gaping hole left by the long-term injury of a team stalwart. Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff confirmed Friday t...
Oct 09, 2020
The Latest: Jazz not rock for resting Swiatek before final
PARIS - The Latest from the French Open (all times local): ___ 2:30 a.m. The sports psychologist working at the French Open with women's finalist Iga Swiatek says she'll use the 19-year-old's defeat i...
Oct 09, 2020
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