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Humboldt seeks new image to help city move on from Broncos tragedy
HUMBOLDT, Sask. - The Saskatchewan city of Humboldt is looking to revamp its image as a way of helping people move past the Broncos bus crash. Spokeswoman Penny Lee says Humboldt became...
Sep 06, 2019
Judge approves moves to streamline Weinstein case
NEW YORK - A judge is signing off on changes meant to streamline Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault case after a recent flurry of activity. Judge James Burke on Friday approved consolidating two indict...
Sep 06, 2019
American Airlines mechanic accused of sabotaging flight
MIAMI - An American Airlines mechanic appeared in court Friday on charges of sabotaging a flight because he was upset about stalled union contract negotiations and wanted to earn overtime fixing the p...
Sep 06, 2019
Argos general manager Jim Popp not looking to shuffle CFL team's roster
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts are in the East Division basement, but GM Jim Popp isn't looking to shuffle his roster. Toronto (1-9) has dropped three straight to stand fourth in the East Division, f...
Sep 06, 2019
Bombers defence ready for another crack at Riders as rivals clash in Banjo Bowl
WINNIPEG - Willie Jefferson is always a formidable foe, but on Saturday there may be a bit more fire in his belly. The Blue Bombers star defensive lineman is cranked up for the sold out Banjo Bowl wit...
Sep 06, 2019
Canada wraps up Rugby World Cup preparations with final warmup against U.S.
Canada wraps up its Rugby World Cup preparations against the U.S. on Saturday with coach Kingsley Jones fielding a strong side for the game at B.C. Place Stadium. The Canadian starting 15 could well s...
Sep 06, 2019
Maine to allow ranked votes in general presidential election
AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine is set to become the first state to allow voters to rank candidates in a general presidential election. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills said Friday she'll allow such a bill to becom...
Sep 06, 2019
Maple Leafs star Matthews content to stay out of Marner contract talks
CHICAGO - Not usually one to shy away from the limelight, Auston Matthews is more than happy to sit this one out. Unlike teammate Mitch Marner and a host of other still-unsigned restricted free agents...
Sep 06, 2019
Canadian hurdler Sage Watson captures Diamond League gold
BRUSSELS - Canada's Sage Watson won the women's 400-metre hurdles on Friday at the Diamond League finals. The native of Medicine Hat, Alta., finished in 55.58 seconds, more than one second ahead of ru...
Sep 06, 2019
Union, federal government under pressure to reach a deal before election
OTTAWA - The country's biggest public-sector union says it's prepared to stay at the bargaining table with the federal government to reach a new contract for more than 70,000 of its members as the clo...
Sep 06, 2019
