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Buffalo's fab five are among 21 Canadian women playing in March Madness
There's a Tim Hortons on the University at Buffalo campus, and the Canadians on the Bulls women's basketball team like to tease their American teammates when they see them sipping a cup of Tim's....
Mar 20, 2019

SNC-Lavalin CEO says he never cited job losses in push for remediation agreement
TORONTO - The chief executive of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. says he never cited the protection of 9,000 Canadian jobs as a reason the company should be granted a remediation agreement to av...
Mar 20, 2019

Tennis broadcasting coverage a talking point after Andreescu ascension
Bianca Andreescu's stunning arrival on the WTA Tour scene has been a promotional gift from the heavens for DAZN Canada. It has also left so-called cord clingers in a pickle about how to...
Mar 20, 2019

Outdoor rinks disappear with arrival of warm weather
As spring approaches we say goodbye to winter activities in the city such as outdoor ice surfaces.The warmer weather has melted the ice at the Dale Frier Memorial Rink and the crokicurl rink.The arena...
Mar 20, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Montreal group pressing authorities to block concert by former Haitian president
MONTREAL - A group of Haitian Montrealers is appealing to federal and municipal authorities to block an upcoming concert by former Haitian president Michel Martelly, citing what they say are his ...
Mar 20, 2019

B.C. not trying to stop Trans Mountain, but aims to protect environment: lawyer
VANCOUVER - British Columbia is not trying to stop the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, but it is attempting to prevent environmental damage and hold the corporation responsible for the cleanup of a...
Mar 20, 2019

Alphonso Davies doubtful for Canada game against French Guiana in Vancouver
Canada will be without injured captain Scott Arfield and veteran Will Johnson and it doesn't look like teenage phenom Alphonso Davies will be available either for Sunday's game against French Guiana i...
Mar 20, 2019

Man uses nude mannequins to send message to 'nosey' neighbour
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Jason Windus gave his California neighbour something to look at during a dispute over the height of a backyard fence - naked mannequins having a garden party. Four of the fashion ...
Mar 20, 2019

A shimmering night in Dubai as Dior shows its haute couture
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Under a large circus-style tent, Dior showcased its latest haute couture collection to a crowd of Mideast-based fashionistas, social media figures, celebrities, buyers, d...
Mar 20, 2019

R. Kelly asks judge to let him travel to Dubai to perform
CHICAGO - Cash-strapped R&B singer R. Kelly wants a judge to let him travel to the Middle East to perform several concerts, saying he has struggled to get work in the U.S. since his February arres...
Mar 20, 2019