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Toronto Blue Jays acquire ex-Mariners reliever Anthony Bass off waivers
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed right-hander Anthony Bass off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. Fellow right-hander Ryan Dull has been designated for assignment to make room for Bass on ...
Oct 29, 2019
Draft downtown Kamloops plan envisions arts centre, pedestrian plaza, 'tamed' Seymour Street
KAMLOOPS - A draft plan for the future of downtown Kamloops has taken its next step.The document was approved by Kamloops council at a Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday morning (Oct. 29). It will...
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Big business makes post-election pitch to incoming federal government
OTTAWA - Big business is adding its voice to a broader call for economy-lifting changes in Canada following an election campaign widely criticized for its dearth of deep policy discussion. T...
Oct 29, 2019
Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe to employ different style than famous politician father
OTTAWA - Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe recognizes he's got some big shoes to fill as a newly elected Bloc Quebecois MP. His win in the federal riding of Lac-Saint-Jean caught the attention of Quebecers...
Oct 29, 2019
For an encore, 'Joker' is No. 1 again at the box office
NEW YORK - Put on a happy face. "Joker" is No. 1 again. Todd Phillip's R-rated comic-book hit regained the top spot at the weekend box office in its fourth week of release, narrowly besting "Maleficen...
Oct 29, 2019
Coal giant Murray Energy seeks bankruptcy protection
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A major U.S. coal mining company is seeking bankruptcy protection, despite a flurry of regulatory breaks that its CEO pushed for - and received - from the Trump administration. Ohi...
Oct 29, 2019
Raptors reward sports science guru McKechnie with VP role, contract extension
TORONTO - From DeMar DeRozan's shoelace to Kawhi Leonard's load management, Toronto Raptors sports science guru Alex McKechnie has earned a reputation for coming up with innovative solutions for rehab...
Oct 29, 2019
Brandon Banks, Cody Fajardo and Dane Evans named CFL top performers
TORONTO - Hamilton receiver Brandon Banks, Tiger-Cats quarterback Dane Evans and Saskatchewan quarterback Cody Fajardo are the top performers for Week 20 of the CFL season. Banks complied a personal-b...
Oct 29, 2019
Baby of Saskatchewan curler who died giving birth to be released from hospital
SASKATOON - The baby daughter of a promising Saskatchewan curler who died during childbirth last week is going home. Aly Jenkins of Warman, Sask., a member of Sherry Anderson's rink, died Oc...
Oct 29, 2019
Calgary mayor, former Alberta premier willing to help PM bridge western divide
OTTAWA - Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi is willing to help bridge the current divide between western Canada and the federal government, but called speculation about him being appointed as a representativ...
Oct 29, 2019
