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Nine-man CF Montreal snaps three-game losing skid with 2-2 draw
MONTREAL - Two red cards could not stop CF Montreal from ending their three-game losing streak with a 2-2 draw against Atlanta United on Wednesday. It was the first game with general admission at Stad...
Aug 04, 2021
At least 10 dead as van carrying migrants crashes in Texas
ENCINO, Texas - An overloaded van carrying 29 migrants crashed Wednesday on a remote South Texas highway, killing at least 10 people, including the driver, and injuring 20 others, authorities said. Th...
Aug 04, 2021
George Springer hits another leadoff homer, Blue Jays beat Cleveland 8-6
TORONTO - George Springer knocked in three runs with four hits, including another leadoff homer, to jump-start the Toronto Blue Jays to another win. Toronto scored all its runs in the first three inni...
Aug 04, 2021
Toronto FC back to bad habits as it falls 3-0 to the Philadelphia Union
PHILADELPHIA - Toronto FC reverted to its early-season malaise Wednesday, putting on a dismal performance in a 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union in MLS play. After going unbeaten in five games (2-0-3...
Aug 04, 2021
Feds say 82,000-plus doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to be sent to Trinidad and Tobago
OTTAWA - The federal government has announced it will send more than 82,000 doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Trinidad and Tobago. International Development Minister Karina Gould sai...
Aug 04, 2021
Canada welcomes first of Afghan refugees who supported Canadian military mission
OTTAWA - The first planeload of Afghan refugees who supported the Canadian military mission in Afghanistan has arrived in Canada. The federal government is not saying how many refugees were on board t...
Aug 04, 2021
Cooler temperatures expected to bring small break from wildfire smoke
It will be a recurring story for much of the rest of summer, wildfire smoke is blanketing the province. The Northeast seems to be experiencing the smoke a bit more over the last day or two according t...
Aug 04, 2021
Province and feds announce AgriStability interim benefit increase
Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers are facing immeasurable challenges this year. But an increase to the 2021 AgriStability interim benefit might make things a little easier across the province. The fed...
Aug 04, 2021
Return to football 'like riding a bike' for Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo
Days away from his first CFL game in nearly two years, Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo admits there are some nerves. The 29-year-old had a breakout season in 2019 and after many reps...
Aug 04, 2021
CFL to remember children, families impacted by Canadian residential schools tragedy
TORONTO - The CFL will acknowledge the children and families victimized by Canada's residential schools system during the opening week of the '21 season. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Saskatchewan Roughr...
Aug 04, 2021