The Associated Press ST. PETERBURG, Fla.–Steven Souza Jr. calmed down after a dust-up and powered Tampa Bay past Toronto again. The outfielder hit a three-run homer and was involved in a scrum after a slide during the Rays’ 7-2 victory over the Blue Jays yesterday. Corey Dickerson and Jesus Sucre […]
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The Canadian PressMike BlanchfieldNicole Thompson Though there are no surviving veterans who fought at Vimy Ridge, Canadians across the country are making sure their legacy is not forgotten on the battle’s centennial anniversary. Those who were not among the 25,000 Canadians at the site of the battle in France to […]
The Associated Press LONG BEACH, Calif.–Not once did James Hinchcliffe think his career was over after a near-fatal accident in 2015. The Canadian IndyCar star nearly bled to death after wrecking in practice at the Indianapolis 500. And even though his injuries sidelined him the rest of the season, he […]
The Canadian PressGregory Strong EDMONTON–Canada’s Brad Gushue won 2006 Olympic gold in a blowout. His first Brier title last month was a nail-biter. The St. John’s skip went the patient route for the latest title of his glittering curling career. Gushue waited until the ninth end to strike in a […]
Piano Division (Friday, April 7) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Baroque Composers, Grade 3–1. Erica Lemelin (Honours) 2. Kylie Stafford (Honours) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Classical Composers, Grade 3–1. Reese Jolicoeur (Honours) 2. Emilia Saciuk (Honours) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Romantic Composers, Grade 3–1. Erica Lemelin (Honours) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, […]
The Canadian PressJonas Siegel TORONTO–No one usually recognizes Jake Gardiner on his walk home from the Air Canada Centre, but that changed Saturday night after the Maple Leafs clinched just their second playoff berth in the last 13 years. Post-season hockey is new again in Toronto and for most members […]
The Canadian PressBy Lee Berthiaume VIMY RIDGE, France–They came together from coast to coast to coast, by the thousands, to say thank you and to remember. Canadians of all ages and all walks of life gathered under the soaring pillars of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial yesterday to mark the […]
Joey Payeur Montana Plasky, left, carried the colours of Japan while Erica Lemelin hoisted the banner of Austria during the finale of the Border Skating Club’s annual ice show yesterday at the Ice For Kids Arena. This year’s theme of “Vacation Destination” saw skaters dress in geographically-specific clothing and perform […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK–The Toronto Raptors know they are headed for another wake-up call–no matter how much they would like to sleep in. They’ve had the noon start on the opening day of the NBA playoffs the last few years and expect it again. So while playing some no-name […]
Duane Hicks Businesswomen looking for a support network should consider attending a PARO Circle meet-and-greet this Tuesday (April 11) at 4:30 p.m. at the Rainy River Future Development Corp. office (located above the credit union). Women who come out can expect to learn more about what a PARO Circle is, […]
The Canadian PressJonas Siegel TORONTO–Few in the Maple Leafs’ locker-room know what it feels like to clinch a playoff berth in the NHL–and it showed some last night. The Leafs had a chance to punch their first ticket to the post-season since 2013 but fell flat in a 4-1 loss […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Public Services minister Judy Foote is taking an indefinite leave of absence from her job for personal and family reasons. He says Natural Resources minister Jim Carr will fill in for her during her absence. Trudeau said in a statement that families […]
