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Court to hear cross-examination of challenge to Manitoba Tory leadership vote
WINNIPEG - Accounts of those challenging the vote that saw Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson become leader of the Progressive Conservatives are expected to be questioned in court this week. Shelly Gl...
Nov 29, 2021
Japan bans entry of foreign visitors as omicron spreads
TOKYO (AP) - Japan announced Monday it will suspend entry of all foreign visitors from around the world as a new coronavirus variant spreads. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the measure will take ef...
Nov 28, 2021
Leftist claims victory in Honduran vote, setting up showdown
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - Leftist opposition candidate Xiomara Castro claimed victory in Honduras' presidential election Sunday, setting up a showdown with the National Party which said its candida...
Nov 28, 2021
AP source: Blue Jays reach deal with pitcher Kevin Gausman
TORONTO (AP) - The Toronto Blue Jays have reached an agreement with right-hander Kevin Gausman on a five-year, $110 million contract, pending a physical, a person familiar with the deal told The Assoc...
Nov 28, 2021
Toronto tops Ducks, ties team mark for consecutive road wins
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Michael Bunting, Alexander Kerfoot and William Nylander each had a goal and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs tied a franchise record with their seventh straight road victo...
Nov 28, 2021
Brad Marchand, Linus Ullmark carry Bruins past Canucks 3-2
BOSTON (AP) - Brad Marchand scored the tying goal on a power play in the third period and set-up David Pastrnak's go-ahead score, helping the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks ...
Nov 28, 2021
Riders punch ticket to Winnipeg, beat Stamps 33-30 in CFL West semifinal
It took overtime, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders won the CFL West Division semifinal 33-30 over the Calgary Stampeders on Sunday.Brett Lauther's 34-yard field goal snapped a 30-30 tie and lifted the...
Nov 28, 2021
Jones punches ticket to Beijing in thrilling Olympic trials curling final
Jennifer Jones is going back to the Olympics with a little history on her side.Jones defeated Tracy Fleury 6-5 Saturday in a thrilling finish to the 2021 Tim Hortons Curling Trials at SaskTel Centre w...
Nov 28, 2021
Omicron response should focus on global vaccine equity, not travel bans: scientists
As Canada confirms its first cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, scientists say banning travellers from southern African countries in an effort to curb its importation is wishful thinking that coul...
Nov 28, 2021
Reports: MVP finalist Semien signs seven-year deal with Texas Rangers
American League MVP finalist Marcus Semien has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Texas Rangers, according to multiple media reports. ESPN reported the deal to be worth US$175 million over seven...
Nov 28, 2021
