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N. Scott Momaday, Pulitzer Prize winner and giant of Native American literature, dead at 89

N. Scott Momaday, Pulitzer Prize winner and giant of Native American literature, dead at 89

NEW YORK (AP) — N. Scott Momaday, a Pulitzer Prize-winning storyteller, poet, educator and folklorist whose debut novel "House Made of Dawn" is widely credited as the starting point for contemporary Native American literature, has died. He was 89.
CPL champion Forge FC re-signs key veteran Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson

CPL champion Forge FC re-signs key veteran Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson

HAMILTON — Forge FC has re-signed key veteran Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson. The 27-year-old Swede has been ever-present for the Hamilton-based side, making a club-leading 147 appearances over five seasons from 2019 to 2023.
Leon's Furniture planning nearly 4,000-home real estate development

Leon's Furniture planning nearly 4,000-home real estate development

TORONTO — Leon's Furniture Ltd. says it's planning to build upwards of 4,000 homes on land around its head office at the intersection of two major Toronto highways. The furniture retailer says it has already secured a rezoning of the 16.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats acquire linebacker Williams in deal with Argonauts

Hamilton Tiger-Cats acquire linebacker Williams in deal with Argonauts

HAMILTON — Jordan Williams is a Hamilton Tiger-Cat.
Sign language choreography a logistical challenge on CBC comedy 'One More Time'

Sign language choreography a logistical challenge on CBC comedy 'One More Time'

TORONTO — What do you get when you combine two lonely singles and three sign language interpreters? The fourth episode of D.J. Demers' half-hour comedy "One More Time.
Aegis Brands selling Bridgehead coffee business to Pilot Coffee Roasters for $3.5M

Aegis Brands selling Bridgehead coffee business to Pilot Coffee Roasters for $3.5M

TORONTO — Aegis Brands Inc. has signed a deal to sell its Bridgehead coffee business to Pilot Coffee Roasters for $3.5 million. In addition to Bridgehead, Aegis Brands owns and operates St. Louis Bar and Grill and Wing City by St. Louis.

OHL roundup: Van Volsen helps Steelheads roll over Bulldogs 5-3

BRANTFORD, Ont. — Jack Van Volsen scored once and added two assists as the visiting Mississauga Steelheads edged the Brantford Bulldogs 5-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday.
Lawyer confirms former NHL player Alex Formenton facing charges in London, Ont.

Lawyer confirms former NHL player Alex Formenton facing charges in London, Ont.

LONDON, Ont. — Pro hockey player Alex Formenton, a former member of the NHL's Ottawa Senators who currently plays in Switzerland, has been charged by police in London, Ont., his lawyer said Sunday.
New Staples locations part of broad ServiceOntario review, minister says

New Staples locations part of broad ServiceOntario review, minister says

TORONTO — A plan to move nine ServiceOntario outlets into Staples Canada stores is part of a broader push by the government to consider new locations for all of the stand-alone, privately run operations of the provincial provider, The Canadian Press
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Apple case A Vancouver court will decide Monday whether to approve a settlement of up to $14.