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Bruins extend contract of coach Bruce Cassidy
BOSTON - The Boston Bruins signed coach Bruce Cassidy to a multiyear contract extension Wednesday, a reward for leading the team to the Stanley Cup Final in just his second full season on the bench. "...
Sep 13, 2019
Scientists succeed in creating northern white rhino embryos
CREMONA, Italy - Scientists announced Wednesday they have succeeded in creating two embryos of the near-extinct northern white rhino as part of an international effort to save the species, which is do...
Sep 13, 2019
Bianca Andreescu looks to move up in rankings after U.S. Open win
TORONTO - Winning the U.S. Open has made Bianca Andreescu such a big deal that she can leave Drake on read. Andreescu was on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday and mentioned to th...
Sep 13, 2019
Finalists announced for 2019 Business Excellence Awards
PRINCE GEORGE-Finalists for the 12 award categories for the 2019 Business Excellence Awards (BEA) were announced.The announcement was made at the BEA Nominee Reception. The awards are an opportunity f...
Sep 13, 2019
Leaders link up with their political families for Day 3 of federal campaign
OTTAWA - The Conservatives, NDP and Greens return to their national tours today after an evening spent sparring in Toronto, while Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau picks up his campaign in Quebec. Trudeau...
Sep 13, 2019
Political parties urged to commit to policies for data-driven economy
OTTAWA - Chambers of commerce from Canada's biggest cities will release a campaign wish list Wednesday urging political parties to commit to establishing national data-governa...
Sep 13, 2019
5 people stabbed in Tallahassee, suspect in custody
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A man ordered to leave a construction-supply business after quarreling with co-workers returned minutes later and stabbed five employees Wednesday in Florida's capital, seriously w...
Sep 13, 2019
Provincial cabinet minister resigns over 'race card' comment about Innu Nation
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A provincial cabinet minister in Newfoundland and Labrador has resigned following comments deemed racist by one of the province's largest Indigenous groups. Perry Tri...
Sep 13, 2019
4 Nations tournament cancelled because of Swedish boycott
STOCKHOLM - The Swedish Ice Hockey Federation has cancelled the Four Nations women's hockey tournament in November because it can't guarantee its players' participation due to an ongoing pay dispute. ...
Sep 13, 2019
UFC lightweights Gaethje, Cowboy Cerrone 'enemies' heading into Vancouver tilt
VANCOUVER - Outside of the octagon, UFC fighters Justin (The Highlight) Gaethje and Donald (Cowboy) Cerrone consider each other buddies. That won't be the case on Saturday, however, when the lightweig...
Sep 13, 2019