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Five teens wounded in targeted shooting, Toronto police look for suspects: Chief
Toronto police say five teens have been shot in the western part of the city in a targeted shooting. Police Chief Mark Saunders says the victims include a 16-year-old girl, a 17-year-old gir...
Oct 30, 2019

MacKay blames Conservative election loss on Scheer's social conservatism
OTTAWA - One-time and possible future leadership contender Peter MacKay says the "stinking albatross" of Andrew Scheer's social conservative values cost the Conservatives the election. He offered the&...
Oct 30, 2019

Kyle Lowry's 26 points helps Raptors hold on for 104-95 win over Magic
TORONTO - If Kyle Lowry is having a hard time getting up to speed, it's not showing. He isn't telling, either. Lowry had 26 points, six assists and five rebounds as the Toronto Raptors held on for a 1...
Oct 30, 2019

Ex-All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton charged with child injury
KELLER, Texas - Former All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton has been charged with injury to a child after his 14-year-old daughter told his ex-wife that he had struck her. Hamilton, 38, surrendered Wednesda...
Oct 30, 2019

Fire burns down structures at historic Japanese castle
TOKYO - A fire has spread among structures at Shuri Castle on Japan's southern island of Okinawa, nearly destroying the UNESCO World Heritage site. Firefighters were still battling the blaze a few hou...
Oct 30, 2019

Liverpool ousts Arsenal 5-4 in shootout after 5-5 draw
LONDON - After 19 goals on a wild night at Anfield - nine in a penalty shootout - Liverpool ousted Arsenal in the League Cup to reach the quarterfinals. Arsenal was moments away from advancing in regu...
Oct 30, 2019

Local legions welcoming more people thanks to incentives, creativity to attract new members
KAMLOOPS - The Royal Canadian Legion has a long history of proudly supporting veterans. The first was found in 1925 following the First World War, providing a space for former service members to gathe...
Oct 30, 2019 The Kamloops Legion on Landsdowne St. has seen membership jump past the 400 mark (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

TRU brings in former Rolling Stones manager, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer to teach new course
KAMLOOPS - It's not every day a rock and roll industry legend turns into a university lecturer. Starting in January 2020, Thompson Rivers University students will get a taste of what Andrew Loog Oldha...
Oct 30, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)

Canadian living amid California fires says its like planning for snow storm
A Canadian woman living near California's Simi Valley says her car was packed Wednesday with emergency supplies as she was prepared to flee if a raging wildfire spre...
Oct 30, 2019

Injured Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore sits out MLS Eastern Conference final
ATLANTA - Toronto FC was without star striker Jozy Altidore again Wednesday for the MLS Eastern Conference final against Atlanta United FC. Altidore, Toronto's second-leading scorer with 11 goals...
Oct 30, 2019

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