Murray Wood: A party 100 years in the making
Murray Wood and a couple of hundred others attended a birthday party on the weekend for a woman who turned 100, and cele...
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Democrat Jones officially declared winner over Roy Moore
By Kim Chandler, The Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Democrat Doug Jones' historic victory over Republican Roy Moore was declared official Thursday as Alabama election officials certified him the ...
Dec 28, 2017
Public service for Maple Leafs legend Johnny Bower planned for later date
A private funeral for Toronto Maple Leafs legend Johnny Bower has been planned, with a public service to follow at a later date. Bower, a Hall of Fame goaltender who remained a beloved face of the Map...
Dec 28, 2017
Debt reduction remains high priority, ahead of investments and savings: CIBC
TORONTO - Canadians are keen to lighten their debt loads in 2018, according to an annual opinion survey conducted for CIBC. The Toronto-based bank says debt reduction or elimination was the top priori...
Dec 28, 2017
First white rhinoceros born at Toronto Zoo in 27 years has 'very hairy ears'
TORONTO - The Toronto Zoo says a seven-year-old white rhinoceros gave birth to a male calf on Christmas Eve. The zoo says both mom, Zohari, and baby are doing well, with the calf weighing 62.3 kilogra...
Dec 28, 2017
Backup Colton Point perfect as Canada blanks Slovakia 6-0 at world juniors
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Backup goaltender Colton Point had a 20-save shutout as Canada blanked Slovakia 6-0 on Wednesday at the world junior hockey championship. Jordan Kyrou led Canada's (2-0) offence with a...
Dec 27, 2017
Johnny Bower was a fearless competitor and a fan favourite with Maple Leafs
The Canadian Press TORONTO - Johnny Bower didn't really want to come to Toronto. But the pint-sized goalie with the big heart went on to become part of Maple Leafs lore. Bower, a two-time Vezina Troph...
Dec 27, 2017
Tennis star Denis Shapovalov chosen as Canadian Press male athlete of the year
Bill Beacon, The Canadian Press No athlete in Canada held the spotlight in 2017 quite like Denis Shapovalov. The 18-year-old's remarkable run up the ATP rankings, leaving behind upset wins over Grand ...
Dec 26, 2017
Man keeps unopened Christmas gift from girl who dumped him almost 50 years ago
Rob Drinkwater, The Canadian Press EDMONTON - As Canadians tear open their presents this Christmas morning, there's one dog-eared gift that an Edmonton man won't be opening that came from an old girlf...
Dec 24, 2017
CN worker dies after being injured in rail yard in Saskatchewan
MELVILLE, Sask. - A Canadian National Railway employee has died after being injured in a railway yard in Saskatchewan. CN (TSX:CNR) spokesman Patrick Waldron says in an email that the employee was fat...
Dec 24, 2017 (Canadian National Railway Company/Facebook)
Speed and depth key to Canada’s junior team ahead of world championship
HAMILTON - Looking at Canada's junior team roster there are no budding superstars like Connor McDavid or Mitch Marner. But there is a simple philosophy: take time and space away from your oppon...
Dec 23, 2017
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