SEMBOKU, Akita Prefecture—Bukemaru, a beloved Akita Inu who charmed visitors from around the world, died of old age in the Kakunodatemachi district here, an area known as “little Kyoto.” ...

SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. - Jason Ackerman's team from Highland Curling Club in Regina is the lone undefeated entry after eight draws at the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship at St. Catharines Golf ...