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Thompson scores 25, Golden State ties up series against Raptors with 109-104 win
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors unravelled in the time it took plenty of stunned fans to file back into their seats with their halftime beers. Eight straight missed shots and five turnovers. And just si...
Jun 04, 2019
Former U.S. president Barack Obama adds star power to game 2 of NBA Finals
TORONTO - Former U.S. president Barack Obama added some star power to Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. Obama was accompanied by Raptors president Masai Ujiri as he walked past the Toront...
Jun 04, 2019
With Chara hurt, Bruins need help on D in Stanley Cup Game 5
BEDFORD, Mass. - The Boston Bruins reached the Stanley Cup Final despite a run of regular-season injuries that prevented anyone on the roster from playing all 82 games. Now comes the real test. The Br...
Jun 04, 2019
Canada announces new funding model to support women's equality globally
VANCOUVER - Canada's minister of gender equality has announced a new initiative aimed at creating a sustainable model to fund women's rights organizations in developing countr...
Jun 04, 2019
Drake gets taste of his own medicine as Warriors down Raptors in NBA Finals Game 2
TORONTO - Drake opted for a costume change and got a taste of his own medicine Sunday night during Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The Toronto Raptors' global ambassador/rapper seemingly set his trolli...
Jun 04, 2019
Golden state coach Steve Kerr wears 'Vote For Our Lives' shirt ahead of Game 2
TORONTO - Steve Kerr has never been shy about making political statements. Game 2 of the NBA Finals was no different for the head coach of the Golden State Warriors. Kerr sported a black T-shirt at hi...
Jun 04, 2019
Alberta changing rules to help municipalities attract business with tax breaks
EDMONTON -- Alberta has introduced legislation that would give municipalities more flexibility to offer business tax breaks.The bill, introduced by Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu, would allow ...
Jun 04, 2019 Minister Madu, with MLA Jordan Walker, MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, MLA Nate Glubish, Mayor Rod Frank and Patrick Shaver
Court hears David Stephan declined ambulance after son Ezekiel initially stopped breathing
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 9-1-1 call around 9 p.m. March 13, 2012 indicating that 19-month-old Ezekiel had stopped breathing, was played in Court of Queen's Bench in Lethbridge during day two of testimony in...
Jun 04, 2019 David Stephan in front of the Lethbridge Courthouse
Alberta makes it official; Bill passed and proclaimed to kill carbon tax
EDMONTON -- Alberta's consumer carbon tax is now officially gone.Members of the legislature voted last night to pass the bill that repeals the tax, and it was signed into law by Lt.-Gov. Lois Mitchell...
Jun 04, 2019 Alberta Legislature - LethbridgeNewsNOW
Rockies beat Blue Jays 5-1 for 8th straight win
DENVER - On the mound, at the plate and in the field, everything is working for the Colorado Rockies right now. Antonio Senzatela pitched six effective innings, Nolan Arenado homered and Colorado beat...
Jun 04, 2019