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Hollywood A-list hits red carpet at Tyler Perry's new studio
ATLANTA - Tyler Perry officially christened his massive new film studio Saturday, beaming as his fellow entertainment industry luminaries descended on Atlanta and strode a red carpet to his sprawling ...
Oct 05, 2019
Howden scores late as Rangers beat Jets 6-4 in wild opener
NEW YORK - Artemi Panarin and Jacob Trouba came through in their New York debuts, and Mika Zibanejad had a big game to help the Rangers get the new season off on a winning note. Brett Howden broke a t...
Oct 05, 2019
Hamilton, Hurricanes top Canadiens 4-3 in shootout
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes rode a second-half surge all the way to the Eastern Conference final last season. They started their follow-up season with a strong finish to their first game. ...
Oct 05, 2019
Zibanejad has three goals and an assist as Rangers thump Senators 4-1
OTTAWA - Mika Zibanejad registered his third career hat trick and added an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 Saturday night. Zibanejad, who was drafted sixth overall by the S...
Oct 05, 2019
AP source: Former higher ed commissioner to lead Ole Miss
An official with firsthand knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press late Thursday that former state Higher Education Commissioner Glenn Boyce will be the next chancellor of the University o...
Oct 05, 2019
Cardinals score 4 in 9th, hold off Braves 7-6 in NLDS opener
ATLANTA - Back in the playoffs for the first time since 2015, the St. Louis Cardinals look as gritty as ever. The Atlanta Braves also started down a familiar path. Marcell Ozuna and Kolten Wong each h...
Oct 05, 2019
Gregorius, Yanks stagger Twins again, lead ALDS 2-0
NEW YORK - Didi Gregorius hooked a slump-busting grand slam during a seven-run third inning and the New York Yankees pummeled the Minnesota Twins again, cruising to an 8-2 victory Saturday for a 2-0 l...
Oct 05, 2019
Alford returns punt for TD in Montreal debut, Als beat Stamps to clinch playoff spot
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2014 following a 21-17 victory over the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday. Vernon Adams Jr. returned from a one-game sus...
Oct 05, 2019
Folk music legend makes Vernon stop
A genuine English folk music legend is coming to Vernon. Martin Simpson will be performing live and up close for the Vernon Folk-Roots Music Society on Tuesday, October 15 at the Prestige Vernon Lodge...
Oct 05, 2019
Top marks for local teachers; win Premier's Excellence Awards
Two Vernon teachers have been honoured for their outstanding achievements in finding creative ways to help students learn.Alan Gee from Clarence Fulton Secondary and Brendan Robertson from Beairsto El...
Oct 05, 2019

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