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PQ member for Gaspe calls for money, police after tourists descend on region
QUEBEC - A member of the Quebec legislature representing the popular tourist region of Gaspe is calling on the province to send police and money to help locals deal with rowdy vacationers. Megann...
Jul 27, 2020
On Portland's streets: Anger, fear, and a fence that divides
PORTLAND, Ore. - The party at the Salmon Street Springs fountain, a riverfront landmark in the heart of Portland, was just getting started. Dozens of drummers beat out entrancing rhythms and a crowd o...
Jul 27, 2020
Senator urges Ottawa to support Canadian vaccine company awaiting funding
OTTAWA - An Alberta senator is urging Ottawa to fund a Canadian company so it can develop a domestic COVID-19 vaccine to lessen the risk Canadians will have wait in a line for a foreign-made pandemic ...
Jul 27, 2020
Commons finance committee to hash out details of Trudeau testimony on WE deal
OTTAWA - Members of the House of Commons finance committee will meet this afternoon to figure out the details of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's planned testimony. Trudeau and his chief of staff Katie...
Jul 27, 2020
2 MLB games postponed as Marlins deal with virus outbreak
MIAMI - Two major league games scheduled for Monday night were postponed as the Miami Marlins deal with a coronavirus outbreak that stranded them in Philadelphia. The Marlins' home opener against Balt...
Jul 27, 2020
Ahmed should have been racing in Tokyo now, but is still running fast times
When Moh Ahmed ran to a stunning Canadian record recently, his cheering section was his 20 or so Bowerman Track Club teammates spaced out around the 400 metres of infield at J...
Jul 27, 2020
Marlins' home opener postponed as they deal with virus
MIAMI - The Miami Marlins' home opener Monday night against Baltimore has been postponed as the Marlins deal with a coronavirus outbreak that stranded them in Philadelphia. The Marlins postponed their...
Jul 27, 2020
Beaten by New York City FC, Toronto FC exits MLS is Back Tournament
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - A poor start followed by some indifferent play ended Toronto FC's run Sunday at the MLS is Back Tournament. Jesus Medina, Valentin Castellanos and Maxi Moralez scored as&...
Jul 27, 2020
Chloe Zhoe's 'Nomadland' to premiere across fall festivals
NEW YORK - Chloe Zhao's "Nomadland," starring Frances McDormand, will premiere across the major fall film festivals in an alliance forged by the Venice, Toronto, New York and Telluride festivals. "Nom...
Jul 27, 2020
Tom Hanks and wife get Greek citizenship for wildfire aid
ATHENS, Greece - A point of pride for Greece was touched by controversy Monday, as the country's prime minister was criticized by an opposition party for using a military helicopter during a trip to c...
Jul 27, 2020
