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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says he's ending presidential bid
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is ending his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Inslee announced his decision Wednesday night on MSNBC, saying that it's become clear he won't...
Aug 21, 2019

Canadian Denis Shapovalov advances to quarters at Winston-Salem Open
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Canadian Denis Shapovalov is moving on to the quarterfinals at the Winston-Salem Open. The 20-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., toppled Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic ...
Aug 21, 2019

Blue Bombers boss expects around 20,000 fans for first NFL game in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - Wade Miller wants to make sure football fans enjoy Thursday's NFL pre-season game in Winnipeg between the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers, even if they can't afford to be in the stand...
Aug 21, 2019

Christine Sinclair has her eyes fixed on leading Canada into 2020 Summer Games
TORONTO - The sting of Canada's World Cup disappointment has been replaced by the allure of another Olympic women's soccer medal for Christine Sinclair. Sinclair said Wednesda...
Aug 21, 2019

Bombers quarterback Nichols on 6-game injured list with upper body injury
WINNIPEG - Matt Nichols was at Blue Bombers practice on Monday, but the starting quarterback was wearing a tank top and only watched his teammates go through their paces. Head coach Mike O'Shea said a...
Aug 21, 2019

Germany's Merkel dangles possibility of negotiated Brexit
BERLIN - German Chancellor Angela Merkel raised the possibility that a negotiated departure for Britain from the European Union might still be possible even as the clock is ticking on a deal that woul...
Aug 21, 2019

Trans Mountain puts contractors on notice to get ready for pipeline restart
OTTAWA - Construction on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project is set to restart in the next month, just in time for the official kick-off of the federal election. Trans Mountain Corp., t...
Aug 21, 2019

Taylor Swift says she plans to re-record her songs' masters
NEW YORK - Taylor Swift plans to re-record her songs after her catalogue was purchased by popular music manager Scooter Braun. "CBS Sunday Morning" previewed some of its pre-taped interview with Swift...
Aug 21, 2019

Jet catches fire in Northern California; 10 aboard unhurt
OROVILLE, Calif. - All 10 people aboard a small jet escaped injury Wednesday after the aircraft aborted its takeoff at a small Northern California airport, went off the runway and burst into flames, o...
Aug 21, 2019

Lauther, Leonard inch closer to rejoining Riders
A few familiar faces are getting closer to returning to the Saskatchewan Roughriders' lineup.The CFL team returned to practice Tuesday at Mosaic Stadium following its second bye week of the 2019 seaso...
Aug 21, 2019 Lauther, Leonard inch closer to rejoining Riders. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Roughriders)