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Notebook: Maple Leafs in Dumba's corner, Mangiapane's learning curve
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly says he and his teammates are in Matt Dumba's corner as he protests against racial injustice during the NHL's return to competition. However, that doe...
Aug 5, 2020
No surprises for NESD in provincial return to school plan
On Tuesday, Aug. 5, the Government of Saskatchewan unveiled its Safe Return to School Plan, and now school divisions have more clarity as to what school will look like come September.The North East Sc...
Aug 5, 2020
Saskatchewan government drops contract with WE Charity over controversy
REGINA - Saskatchewan is the latest province to cut ties with WE Charity, as the organization deals with fallout from a controversial contract with the federal government.The Saskatchewan Party govern...
Aug 5, 2020
Canadians bonding on and off the course at World Golf Championships and majors
A friendly east-west rivalry between Canada's top PGA Tour golfers has been renewed the past two Tuesdays before being set aside for the event itself. Nick Taylor, Mackenzie Hughes, Adam Hadwin and Co...
Aug 5, 2020
Source: CFL would use bulk of federal loan to fund shortened season
TORONTO - The bulk of the CFL's $30-million, interest-free loan request from the federal government is to cover the operation of a shortened season. A source with knowledge of the situa...
Aug 5, 2020
Toronto Wolfpack in need of new ownership to keep the franchise afloat
TORONTO - Two months of missed payroll. Star players facing eviction notices. What little staff left wondering about their future. The Toronto Wolfpack, currently a rugby league team in limb...
Aug 5, 2020
New Toronto drive-in aims to quench thirst of Raptors and Leafs fans, hold a few concerts
TORONTO - Sports fans can't pack into arenas this summer, but a new Toronto drive-in theatre hopes to get them a bit closer to the action. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has partnered with&n...
Aug 5, 2020
Veteran Canadian Press broadcast journalist Peter Ray dies at age 71
TORONTO - Peter Rakobowchuk, a journalist with Canada's national news agency whose high energy delivery was instantly recognizable to decades of listeners, has died. More widely known by his radio mon...
Aug 5, 2020
National Chamber launching review of Canadian tax system
Canada's taxation system is going to come under the microscope from an independent source.The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has launched a tax review, overseen by eight special commissioners that will ...
Aug 5, 2020
Panthers avoid elimination, beat Islanders 3-2 in Game 3
TORONTO - Mike Hoffman and Brian Boyle scored 2:07 apart in the opening minutes of the third period, and the Florida Panthers avoided elimination with a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders in Game 3 o...
Aug 5, 2020