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Doctor critical of lax COVID rules wins Tenn. Dem gov race
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jason Martin, a Nashville doctor critical of Republican Gov. Bill Lee's hands-off approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, won the Democratic nomination for governor Friday and will ...
Aug 5, 2022
Coach Bob Bradley believes Toronto FC now has framework in place to build off
Bob Bradley knew what he was getting into at Toronto FC. An astute soccer brain with a vested interest in Toronto given son Michael has called it home since 2014, the veteran coach had watched the clu...
Aug 5, 2022
After papal apology in Canada, U.S. sets sights on missing, murdered Indigenous women
WASHINGTON - The president of the National Congress of American Indians says Canada's progress on Indigenous issues is helping to push the United States in the same direction. Fawn Sharp says it's no ...
Aug 5, 2022
Toronto FC completes two side deals to seal return of Richie Laryea on loan
Toronto FC confirmed the return of Canadian fullback/wingback Richie Laryea on Friday on loan from England's Nottingham Forrest. To get Laryea, Toronto made side-deals involving at least US$350,000 in...
Aug 5, 2022
Suspect who killed 3 in Montreal area represented 'significant risk' to public safety
MONTREAL - A recent ruling by a mental health review board said the man suspected of randomly shooting dead three people in the Montreal area this week represented a "significant risk" to public safet...
Aug 5, 2022
Former Toronto FC forward Jordan Hamilton signs multi-year deal with Forge FC
HAMILTON - Forge FC has signed former Toronto FC forward Jordan Hamilton to a multi-year contract. The 26-year-old from Scarborough, Ont., was with Ireland's Sligo Rovers FC most recently, recording t...
Aug 5, 2022
NorthPaws end home schedule with B.C. Cup, 5-3 win over Kelowna
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws ended the home portion of their inaugural season on a high note.The Paws defeated the Kelowna Falcons 5-3 at their home closer from Norbrock Stadium Thursday (Aug. 4)...
Aug 5, 2022
Telus' net income soars 45% in Q2 as it reports rise in mobile, internet customers
VANCOUVER - Telus Corp. saw its net income soar by 45 per cent in its most recent quarter as the company nabbed more mobile phone and internet customers. The Vancouver telecommunications firm revealed...
Aug 5, 2022
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Montreal's National Bank Open due to abdominal injury
MONTREAL - The National Bank Open lost one its star attractions on Friday after five-time champion Rafael Nadal announced his withdrawal from the tournament. The Spaniard said he is still being bother...
Aug 5, 2022
Israel strikes Gaza amid soaring tensions with militants
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israel says it is striking Gaza and declaring a "special situation" on the home front after days of tensions following the arrest of a senior Palestinian militant in the o...
Aug 5, 2022
