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Three injured, hiker after severe storm smashes Saskatchewan campground
GOODSOIL, Sask. - A windstorm that may have been a tornado snapped trees and caused numerous injuries at a Saskatchewan provincial park that was full of campers who were enjoying the Canada ...
Jun 30, 2019
Vancouver Island treaty agreement in principle includes West Coast trail lands
VICTORIA - A popular British Columbia backcountry trail known for challenging hikers is slated to become part of a treaty agreement in principle between the federal and provincial governments and two ...
Jun 30, 2019
Vancouver Island treaty agreement in principle includes West Coast trail lands
VICTORIA - A popular British Columbia backcountry trail known for challenging hikers is slated to become part of a treaty agreement in principle between the federal and provincial governments and two ...
Jun 30, 2019
Kevin Durant to sign with Brooklyn Nets
NEW YORK - Kevin Durant is headed to the Brooklyn Nets, leaving the Golden State Warriors after three seasons. His decision was announced Sunday at the start of the NBA free agency period on the Insta...
Jun 30, 2019
Kevin Durant to sign with Brooklyn Nets
NEW YORK - Kevin Durant says he will signing with the Brooklyn Nets, leaving the Golden State Warriors after three seasons. The announcement was made Sunday at the start of the NBA free agency period ...
Jun 30, 2019
Alaska governor slashes university budget by $130 million
JUNEAU, Alaska - Gov. Mike Dunleavy slashed the University of Alaska system budget by $130 million on Friday, part of more than $400 million in vetoes he characterized as difficult but necessary amid ...
Jun 30, 2019
Roughriders talking about must-win game vs. Argonauts in Week 3 of CFL season
REGINA - It may only be the third game of the season but the Saskatchewan Roughriders already appear to be facing a must-win situation when they host the Toronto Argonauts at Mosaic Stadium on Monday....
Jun 30, 2019
Marcus Stroman named Blue Jays all-star; Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in home run derby
TORONTO - Ace right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman will be the Toronto Blue Jays representative at Major League Baseball's all-star game next week. The 28-year-old Stroman, 5-9 with a 3.18 earned-run a...
Jun 30, 2019
Taylor Swift pens scathing post about Scooter Braun
LOS ANGELES - Taylor Swift is not staying silent over the sale of her masters to Scooter Braun. In a scathing Tumblr post Sunday, the pop superstar writes she is sad and grossed out that her music cat...
Jun 30, 2019
Rapinoe scores twice to lead US past France 2-1 in World Cup
PARIS - Controversy didn't drive Megan Rapinoe, the big moment did. Rapinoe turned turmoil into triumph Friday night, scoring twice in the much-anticipated clash with host France to send the defending...
Jun 30, 2019

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