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B.C. man dies of rare viral rabies infection after contact with a bat
VICTORIA - A British Columbia man has died of a rare viral rabies infection, the first such case in the province since 2003. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the man was in contact with...
Jul 15, 2019
Chavis' grand slam helps Red Sox beat Blue Jays 10-8
BOSTON - Rookie Michael Chavis hit a grand slam, Xander Bogaerts had three hits and Andrew Benintendi drove in three runs for Boston on Monday night to lead the Red Sox to a 10-8 victory over the Toro...
Jul 15, 2019
Brandon Banks scores three touchdowns to lead Ticats past Stampeders 30-23
HAMILTON - Brandon Banks and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats exorcised plenty of demons Saturday night. Banks scored three touchdowns - including the game-winner with under three minutes to play - to lea...
Jul 15, 2019
Crown wants 2 years for man who took girl to U.S. to marry polygamous member
CRANBROOK, B.C. - A special prosecutor is recommending up to two years in prison for a former polygamous leader in Bountiful, B.C., convicted of removing a child from Canada to marry a membe...
Jul 15, 2019
Senators ink 2019 first-rounder Lassi Thomson to entry-level contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators signed 2019 first-round draft pick Lassi Thomson to a three-year, entry-level contract on Monday. Selected 19th overall last month in Vancouver, the 18-year-old defenceman...
Jul 15, 2019
Miami Heat sign six-foot-11 Canadian forward Kyle Alexander
MIAMI - The Miami Heat have signed Canadian forward Kyle Alexander. The six-foot-11 big man from Milton, Ont., played in eight Summer League games with the Heat after going undrafted at last...
Jul 15, 2019
Trump abortion restrictions effective immediately
WASHINGTON - Taxpayer-funded family planning clinics must stop referring women to abortion providers immediately, the Trump administration said Monday, declaring it will begin enforcing a new regulati...
Jul 15, 2019
Melfort U14 ’A’ Spirit wins bronze at softball provincials
It may have not been for gold, but the Melfort U14 'A' Spirit ended their season on a winning note and are taking home medals from provincials in Regina.After they finished first in the pool with a 3-...
Jul 15, 2019 The Melfort U14 'A' Spirit sporting their bronze medals from softball provincials in Regina. (Facebook/Regina Minor Softball League)
Pelican Narrows going the distance to support family and friends struggling with depression
A group of youth from Pelican Narrows have embarked on a long trip to raise awareness about mental health and suicides.The group is travelling by bike to Lac Ste. Anne and hope to arrive by Sunday. Ja...
Jul 15, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Red Sox get RHP Cashner from Orioles for 2 minor leaguers
BALTIMORE - Locked in a desperate push to get back into the playoffs, the Boston Red Sox had no intention of waiting until the end of the month to upgrade their starting rotation. Getting a jump on th...
Jul 15, 2019