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Toronto FC needs two wins and likely help from elsewhere to make MLS playoffs
TORONTO - With just two regular-season games remaining, Toronto FC sits on the MLS playoff bubble with no margin of error. Even two wins may not be enough to return to the post-season for the first ti...
Oct 01, 2024
Kamloops United Chruch preschool recognized for 70 years of service
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops United Church celebrated a special milestone over the weekend as the preschool and out-of-school care was recognized for being open for 70 years.The day was filled with activities ...
Oct 01, 2024
Hurricane Helene's death toll passes the 150 mark after South Carolina adds to its tally
SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said Tuesday that the remnants of Hurricane Helene killed 36 people in the state, which pushes the storm's overall death toll to 152. McMaster...
Oct 01, 2024
Bombers, Ticats take win streaks into Friday night contest at Tim Hortons Field
Much has changed for Scott Milanovich and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats since their last meeting with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Zach Collaros's 10-yard touchdown strike to Kenny Lawler with 19 seconds rema...
Oct 01, 2024
Pete Rose made history and left a lasting mark during his brief stint with the Expos
The late Pete Rose wasn't with the Expos for long, but his brief presence provided Montreal fans with a historic moment. Rose was pronounced dead at 83 years old on Monday, with the cause of death yet...
Oct 01, 2024
John Amos, patriarch on 'Good Times' and an Emmy nominee for the blockbuster 'Roots,' dies at 84
LOS ANGELES (AP) - John Amos, who starred as the family patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom "Good Times" and earned an Emmy nomination for his role in the seminal 1977 miniseries "Roots," has died. He w...
Oct 01, 2024
Police launch hate crime investigation after protesters clash in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver say they've launched a hate crime investigation after a clash between protesters with opposing views on war in the Middle East. They say it happened outside the Vancouv...
Oct 01, 2024
Police launch hate crime investigation after protesters clash in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver say they've launched a hate crime investigation after a clash between protesters with opposing views on war in the Middle East. They say it happened outside the Vancouv...
Oct 01, 2024
Zach Collaros, Rollan Milligan Jr., earn CFL top performer honours
TORONTO - Quarterback Zach Collaros of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr. of the Saskatchewan Roughriders were named the CFL's top performers of the week Tuesday. Collaros...
Oct 01, 2024
Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as 1st female president of Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Claudia Sheinbaum took the oath of office Tuesday as Mexico's first female president in more than 200 years of independence, promising to protect an expanded social safety net and o...
Oct 01, 2024
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