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Biden backers make final plea for delivery of mail ballots
PHILADELPHIA - Down to the wire with the threat of court battles looming, supporters of former Vice-President Joe Biden scrambled Monday to rally swing-state voters to drop off ballots, visit precinct...
Nov 02, 2020
COVID numbers surge in B.C. as Halloween crowd gathers in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - As British Columbia reported a record surge in COVID-19 cases that health officials called concerning, Vancouver police say some people flouted pandemic rules in an "alcohol-fuelled" gathe...
Nov 02, 2020
Toronto Blue Jays ace Hyun-Jin Ryu named finalist for American League Cy Young Award
Toronto Blue Jays ace Hyun-Jin Ryu has been named one of three finalists for the 2020 American League Cy Young Award.The finalists were announced on Monday, and are voted on by Baseball Writers' Assoc...
Nov 02, 2020
Mural on systemic racism has led to 'difficult conversations': Victoria mayor
VICTORIA - Mayor Lisa Helps says the vandalism of art in public places isn't acceptable after a mural in Victoria that has sparked a debate over freedom of expression and systemic racism was defaced o...
Nov 02, 2020
Mural on systemic racism has led to 'difficult conversations': Victoria mayor
VICTORIA - Mayor Lisa Helps says the vandalism of art in public places isn't acceptable after a mural in Victoria that has sparked a debate over freedom of expression and systemic racism was defaced o...
Nov 02, 2020
PEI Progressive Conservatives jump to majority status with byelection win
CHARLOTTETOWN - Prince Edward Island's governing Progressive Conservatives have won a crucial byelection that will transform their minority government into a slim majority. With the election of Zack B...
Nov 02, 2020
City of Kamloops encourages residents to compost their pumpkins
KAMLOOPS - Now that Halloween is over, the City of Kamloops is urging you to compost your pumpkins. Pumpkins will be accepted at any of the three yard-waste sites in Kamloops: Cinnamon Ridge Compost F...
Nov 02, 2020
MAP: Thefts of bicycles and from motor vehicles — Week of October 26, 2020
KAMLOOPS - Theft activity from motor vehicles and of bicycles was down last week.The latest maps from the Kamloops RCMP detachment show 12 automobile break-ins and two thefts of bicycles reported last...
Nov 02, 2020
Burgeoning Stu Sells series an important part of curling calendar
A visit to the High Park Club during the Stu Sells Toronto Tankard is like the curling equivalent of seeing your favourite band in a small club and then chatting up the musicians afterwards over a few...
Nov 02, 2020
In an unforgettable year, Americans brace for impact as a seismic election day looms
WASHINGTON, Wash. - George Washington's "last great experiment" faces an existential test beginning Tuesday as the polarized voters of an energized, outraged and well-armed body politic finish their d...
Nov 02, 2020
