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Rory MacDonald looks to put controversial loss behind him as he returns to PFL action
It's been some eight weeks since Rory (The Red King) MacDonald lost to Gleison Tibau, and the Canadian welterweight still can't believe it. MacDonald remains incredulous that he was at the wrong end o...
Aug 12, 2021
In a TFC season with more downs than ups, coach Javier Perez hopes to bring stability
TORONTO - In a season that has featured more downs than ups, Toronto FC is looking forward to some stability under coach Javier Perez. On Monday, the MLS club removed the interim tag from Perez's titl...
Aug 12, 2021
Bombers QB Collaros ready to run against former team Toronto in Week 2 CFL action
WINNIPEG - Zach Collaros received cheers for more than the two touchdown passes he threw last week in Winnipeg's victory over Hamilton. Fans also liked it when the Blue Bombers quarterback scrambled f...
Aug 12, 2021
Away from his family, Toronto FC midfielder Nick DeLeon goes his own way
TORONTO - After practice Thursday, Nick DeLeon emerged from the gym at Toronto FC's training centre with a smile and a bag of ice on his left knee. Just "normal" maintenance, the veteran midfielder ex...
Aug 12, 2021
Texas law enforcement enlisted to end Democrats' holdout
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas Republicans enlisted the help of law enforcement for the first time Thursday to force the return of Democratic legislators who fled the state a month ago to block new voting...
Aug 12, 2021
Fred weaker, but likely to drench Florida as tropical storm
HAVANA (AP) - Tropical Depression Fred headed for a drenching of Cuba and the Bahamas on Thursday on a forecast track that would carry it toward South Florida as a tropical storm by Saturday. The main...
Aug 12, 2021
Delta variant prompts B.C.to make vaccinations mandatory for seniors' care staff
VICTORIA - A surge in COVID-19 cases spurred by the Delta variant is prompting British Columbia health officials to enact mandatory vaccine requirements for all staff and volunteers at long-term care ...
Aug 12, 2021
Saskatchewan education minister hoping for a ‘more typical’ school year
The beginning of the new school year is less than three weeks away, but it's still not clear what that's going to look like for students, teachers and parents in any given school division.While staff ...
Aug 12, 2021
COVID numbers continue to climb, 793 cases currently active
The provincial government is reporting another 141 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 as case numbers continue to climb. It's the highest daily amount since May 30. There have been another two deaths. Th...
Aug 12, 2021
Battle between Liberals, admiral heats up as cabinet orders McDonald to stay on leave
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Admiral Art McDonald will remain on leave rather than return as commander of the Canadian Armed Forces. Sajjan's announcement follows what a senior governm...
Aug 12, 2021