Murray Wood: Alberta referendum rolls the dice on provincial economy
With a referendum vote planned, Alberta has never been closer to separating from Canada. But, Murray Wood wonders, could...
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Canadians Bouchard, Marino, Polansky win first qualifying matches for Aussie Open
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Canadians Eugenie Bouchard, Rebecca Marino and Peter Polansky have advanced to the second round of the Australian Open qualifying draw. Bouchard, from Westmount, Que., be...
Jan 11, 2021
Star defensive lineman Willie Jefferson restructures contract with Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to terms with 2019 CFL most outstanding defensive player Willie Jefferson on a restructured contract. Jefferson had a career-best 12 sacks, set a new C...
Jan 11, 2021
Nova Scotia cancels playdowns; Murphy back to Brier, Brothers gets Scotties invite
Nova Scotia became the latest province to cancel its curling playdowns Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In doing so, it further stoked the debate on how best to decide on provincial representative...
Jan 11, 2021
80% say Tokyo Olympics should be called off or won't happen
TOKYO - More than 80% of people in Japan who were surveyed in two polls in the last few days say the Tokyo Olympics should be cancelled or postponed, or say they believe the Olympics will not take pla...
Jan 11, 2021
80% say Tokyo Olympics should be called off or won't happen
TOKYO - More than 80% of people in Japan who were surveyed in two polls in the last few days say the Tokyo Olympics should be cancelled or postponed, or say they believe the Olympics will not take pla...
Jan 11, 2021
Warriors hold off Raptors 106-105 on off night by Curry
SAN FRANCISCO - Damion Lee converted the tying and go-ahead free throws with 3.3 seconds left and the Golden State Warriors withstood a rough fourth quarter to hold off the Toronto Raptors 106-105 on ...
Jan 10, 2021
Same old Browns? Hardly. Cleveland drills Steelers 48-37
PITTSBURGH - So much for the weight of history. Or practicing. Or having your head coach on the sideline. Or your emotional leader on the field. The Cleveland Browns overcame all of it, dismantling th...
Jan 10, 2021
Vancouver Whitecaps Esports star "Exraa" wins North American Qualifier championship
Vancouver Whitecaps Esports talent Alex "Exraa" Gonzalez captured the Xbox championship Sunday in the FIFA 21 Global Series North American Qualifier 1 event. Exraa defeated New York City FC's Squirrel...
Jan 10, 2021
English wins Kapalua in playoff for 1st victory in 7 years
KAPALUA, Hawaii - Harris English went more than seven years without winning on the PGA Tour, and he didn't mind going one extra hole to win the Sentry Tournament of Champions on Sunday. English missed...
Jan 10, 2021
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 as Thunder beat Nets 129-116
NEW YORK - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 129-116 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander of Toronto, Ont., was one of six players to ...
Jan 10, 2021
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Sarah Mills: Investigation into security at Canada's major airports gives pause for thought
Sarah Mills says a W5 investigation into alleged violence, trafficking and organized crime at Canada's busiest airport s...
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, May 25
8:30 - The Alberta separatism talks just got a lot more serious, and it could have negative implications on the oil and ...