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Raptors guard VanVleet says he's ready to lead by example this season
TORONTO - Fred VanVleet arrived for the first day of his rookie training camp early, keen to prove he was ready to work. He arrived at 9 a.m. for an 11 a.m. practice only to find Kyle Lowry stretching...
Oct 19, 2021
Steven Michael Bacon set for transfer to Nanaimo ahead of Chang inquiry
NANAIMO - Arrangements are in place to transfer the man accused of murdering a Nanaimo teen to the Harbour City for a preliminary inquiry.Steven Michael Bacon is charged with first degree murder in re...
Oct 19, 2021
Newfoundland and Labrador government orders review of Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The Newfoundland and Labrador government announced today an independent review of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary as a growing number of sexual assault allegations have surfaced...
Oct 19, 2021
Toronto FC looks to end the season on high note, starting with midweek Miami game
TORONTO - Officially eliminated from MLS playoff contention, Toronto FC is focused on getting healthy and retooling its game ahead of a Nov. 3 Canadian Championship semifinal with Pacific FC. "It's be...
Oct 19, 2021
All-star defensive back Tre Roberson returns to Calgary Stampeders
CALGARY - Defensive back Tre Roberson has signed with Calgary Stampeders for a second stint with the team. The American played 32 regular-season games for Calgary in 2018 and 2019. He appeared in thre...
Oct 19, 2021
Veteran kicker Paredes named CFL's top performer after kicking six field goals in win
TORONTO - Rene Paredes of the Calgary Stampeders and Montreal Alouettes Jake Wieneke and David Menard were named the CFL's top performers Tuesday. Paredes was named the No. 1 performer after kicking s...
Oct 19, 2021
Tk’emlúps leaders' open letter set steps for PM to prove commitment to reconciliation
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Senior members of a British Columbia First Nation have issued an open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that offers seven immediate steps he could take to show he is serious abo...
Oct 19, 2021
Irate, aggressive man taken down by Police Service Dog in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local Mounties had to deploy a Police Service Dog to subdue a man in downtown Nanaimo.A shirtless, emotional man was found by an off-duty officer and Police Dog Services handler at Esplanade...
Oct 19, 2021
Navy probe finds major failures in fire that destroyed ship
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Navy report has concluded there were sweeping failures by commanders, crew members and others that fueled the July 2020 arson fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard, calling ...
Oct 19, 2021
Olympic track cycling champ Kelsey Mitchell rides whirlwind into world championship
Kelsey Mitchell didn't have time for a post-Olympic letdown. Just over two months after winning track cycling's women's sprint in Tokyo, the 27-year-old from Sherwood Park, Alta., will attempt to pair...
Oct 19, 2021
