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Leonard leaves lasting imprint on Raptors fans in form of permanent tattoos
TORONTO - Kawhi Leonard left a lasting imprint on Toronto Raptors fans when he helped the team win its first NBA Championship in franchise history this summer. Some fans took that imprint a lot m...
Dec 10, 2019
'Not engaging doesn't change anything,' Nova Scotia premier says of China
OTTAWA - Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil says he plans to keep building economic ties between his province and China, even though he opposes its ongoing detention of two Canadians. McNeil says ...
Dec 10, 2019
Man who strangled wife, buried body in their Calgary home to stay in prison
BOWDEN, Alta. - A man who strangled his wife and cemented her body in a basement wall of their home is staying in prison for now. The Parole Board of Canada has confirmed a decision fro...
Dec 10, 2019
Cardi B shows up at court in style for strip club fight case
NEW YORK - Cardi B turned up for a court appearance Tuesday in an attempted assault case, staying mum - except for fashion statements - as it proceeds. The Grammy-winning rapper sported a feather-trim...
Dec 10, 2019
Netflix says more than 26M watched 'The Irishman' in 7 days
NEW YORK - Netflix says that 26.4 million households worldwide watched "The Irishman" in its first week of streaming. That figure includes those who watched at least 70% of Martin Scorsese's 3 1/2 hou...
Dec 10, 2019
Adam Sandler on plunging into the Safdies' 'Uncut Gems'
TORONTO - Adam Sandler was waiting to be thrown into a midtown fountain on Sixth Avenue for a scene in Josh and Benny Safdie's "Uncut Gems" when he noticed a familiar face on the sidewalk. The Safdies...
Dec 10, 2019
Big money to be made in cleaner economy
There are serious financial returns to be made across Canada in investing in a low carbon economy, and business and organizational leaders want governments to hear that message. It's also a message th...
Dec 10, 2019 Local entrepreneur Byron Tenkink's Lily Plain Produce takes full advantage of solar energy. He figures it'll save him close to $2 million over 25 years. (submitted photo/Byron Tenkink)
Andreescu says knee injury progressing, on-court training to begin next week
TORONTO - Bianca Andreescu had her season-ending tournament cut short due to a left knee problem. She's hoping the injury won't curtail the start of her 2020 campaign. With award season at hand, ...
Dec 10, 2019
Toronto family receives death certificate years after daughter was murdered
TORONTO - Linda and Clayton Babcock have known for two years that their daughter suffered a horrific death - her body burned in an animal incinerator - but they have finally ...
Dec 10, 2019
Liverpool, Napoli advance in Champions League
Relentless in its pursuit of an elusive Premier League title, Liverpool is also still in the hunt for yet another Champions League trophy. The English team stayed on course in its defence of the bigge...
Dec 10, 2019