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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Canada beats Cuba 6-0, faces unbeaten U.S. next at CONCACAF U-20 Championship
SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic - Tanya Boychuk scored twice from the penalty spot and Jazmine Wilkinson added two goals in two minutes to help Canada blank Cuba 6-0 in round-of-16 play Saturda...
Feb 29, 2020
Invincible no more: Liverpool loses for 1st time in EPL
Arsenal's class of 2003-04 can breathe easy: Liverpool will not be joining them as Premier League "Invincibles." "Phew..." was the immediate reaction from Arsenal's Twitter account after Liverpool col...
Feb 29, 2020
Canada withdraws from world four-man bobsled after Kripps injures hamstring
ALTENBURG, Germany - An injury to driver Justin Kripps forced Canada to withdraw from the four-man race at the world bobsled championships on Saturday. The Canadian team was in fourth place after the ...
Feb 29, 2020
Toronto Wolfpack blanked by St Helens for fifth consecutive loss
WARRINGTON, United Kingdom - The Toronto Wolfpack's tough introduction to English rugby's top tier continued on Saturday. The Wolfpack dropped a 32-0 decision to reigning Super League champion St Hele...
Feb 29, 2020
Late try gives Ireland the win over Canada at the HSBC Los Angeles Sevens
CARSON, Calif. - Terry Kennedy scored as the clock wound down to give Ireland a 17-12 win over Canada in the opening match for both teams Saturday at the HSBC Los Angeles Sevens. Kennedy beat five Can...
Feb 29, 2020
Rock 102 hosts 7th annual Cardboard Cup
The sun was shining and the sleds were sliding at Rock 102's 7th annual Cardboard Cup at Optimist Hill on Saturday. Approximately 300 spectators were out at the hill to watch the event's 18 participan...
Feb 29, 2020 This approximately 200 pound cardboard horse and carriage sled took home first place at this year's Rock 102 Cardboard Cup. (Harrison Brooks/650 CKOM)
Canadian speedskater Dubreuil captures silver at world sprint championships
HAMAR, Norway - Canada's Laurent Dubreuil captured a silver medal at the ISU world sprint and allround speedskating championships on Saturday. The 27-year-old from Levis, Que., is only the fourth Cana...
Feb 29, 2020
Sask. Métis progress towards self-governance in Saskatoon
Since signing a historic agreement with the federal government last summer that recognized their rights, Mtis Nations Saskatchewan (MN-S) have been moving toward self-governance. A two-day conference ...
Feb 29, 2020 A Metis land claim for roughly 122,000 square km was filed at Saskatoon's Court of Queen's Bench on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Beechy fundraiser 'absolutely more than we expected': Organizer
After some uncertainty, the NHL alumni game went off without a hitch in Beechy Friday night. Organizers were left scrambling Wednesday when they learned the main attraction-the Montreal Canadiens alum...
Feb 29, 2020 Former NHLers took the ice in Beechy Feb. 28, 2020 for a fundraising alumni game. (Beechy Events/Twitter)
Education professor weighs in on changing classrooms
Imagine teaching a class where some students are still learning English, some have learning disabilities and others have diagnosed behavioural issues. That’s how education experts describe the r...
Feb 29, 2020
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Sarah Mills: Trying to score World Cup tickets is a fool's game under FIFA
Sarah Mills spent five hours and 50 minutes in a queue for FIFA's general sale for World Cup tickets on Wednesday, only ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 2
On today's show, Evan asks whether you really relax when you have time off, the economic impact of the industrial carbon...
