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Toronto FC players, front office cite plenty to be proud of despite MLS Cup loss
TORONTO - While the MLS Cup final loss in Seattle still stings, Toronto FC players and staff spoke confidently Wednesday about the club's place in Major League Soccer and the prospects of go...
Nov 15, 2019
Don Cherry's dismissal from Sportsnet a hot topic among Hockey Hall of Famers
TORONTO - Hayley Wickenheiser says she appreciates what Don Cherry has done for the game of hockey. She says she also often disagreed with what the colourful hockey commentator had to say. The controv...
Nov 15, 2019
B.C. wildlife experts urge hunters to switch ammo to stop lead poisoning in birds
VANCOUVER - Hunting season in British Columbia is having unintended toxic consequences for birds of prey and two local raptor experts say it's time to get the lead out of ammunition to ...
Nov 15, 2019
Canada's Salvation Army testing out quicker tap-and-go option at kettle stations
TORONTO - Canada's Salvation Army is testing out a new and faster way to allow cashless donations to its kettle stations via debit and credit card, making the process as quick and easy ...
Nov 15, 2019
Toronto FC deal Canadian Jay Chapman to Inter Miami for general allocation money
Toronto FC have sent Canadian midfielder Jay Chapman to expansion Inter Miami FC for US$100,000 in general allocation money. The 25-year-old Chapman signed as a homegrown player in January 2015 a...
Nov 15, 2019
Redden on the Raiders: Horon joins club, Allan returns, and Gregor relishes life in the big leagues
Saturday night, the Raiders were on the losing side of an upset, falling 3-2 to the Red Deer Rebels in a game where the home team seemed to run out of gas. Postgame, Head Coach Marc Habscheid acknowle...
Nov 15, 2019 Just months after playing his last game as a Raider, forward Noah Gregor has made the jump to the NHL with the San Jose Sharks. (San Jose Sharks/NHL)
AP source: Pirates agree to hire Ben Cherington as GM
PITTSBURGH - The Pirates have agreed to hire Ben Cherington as their general manager, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymit...
Nov 15, 2019
Saskatchewan resident concerned over game refund changes
One Saskatchewan hunter has expressed his concern over the Ministry of Environment's changes to their refund policy. Hunters are now unable to receive any financial or replacement tag refunding for an...
Nov 15, 2019 Lyndon Maurer and family with a moose harvested this fall during muzzle-loader season. (submitted photo/ Lyndon Maurer)
Barveenok Ukrainian Dancers ready for Saturday
The Prince Albert Barveenok Ukrainian Dancers are hosting their annual event this Saturday at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre.Obzhynky, or Fall Festival, is a major fundraiser for the Barveenok Uk...
Nov 15, 2019 The Prince Albert Barveenok Ukrainian Dancers are hosting their annual event on Saturday. (submitted photo/Tony Pellerin)
Ex-Massachusetts Gov. Patrick announces Dem presidential bid
WASHINGTON - Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick announced Thursday he is running for president, making a late entry into the Democratic race less than three months before primary voting begins. I...
Nov 15, 2019
