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A look at British Columbia's heat wave, by the numbers
A protracted heat wave has settled over the southern half of British Columbia, sending temperatures in some places into the 40s this week. Here's a look at data associated with the hot spell that bega...
Aug 15, 2023
Raptors' group play schedule for NBA in-season tournament released
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will open the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament against the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto is in East Group C with the Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bul...
Aug 15, 2023
Ottawa poised to offer update on response to Emergencies Act inquiry recommendations
OTTAWA - The Liberal government says it will soon provide an update on how it plans to address recommendations that stemmed from a public inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act during the "Freedo...
Aug 15, 2023
Nipawin mayor by-election set for October
Voters in Nipawin will held to the by-election polls on October 18 to choose a new mayor, following the resignation of Rennie Harper last month. Nominations start on August 29 and will be open until S...
Aug 15, 2023
Toronto FC hopes to get some reinforcements ahead of derby match with Montreal
TORONTO - Struggling Toronto FC could have some welcome reinforcements Sunday when it returns to action after a three-week layoff. Forward Lorenzo Insigne, captain Michael Bradley and fellow midfielde...
Aug 15, 2023
Blue Jays activate closer Romano off injury list ahead of meeting with Phillies
Toronto closer Jordan Romano has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list and made available for the Blue Jays' game tonight against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Romano was placed on the in...
Aug 15, 2023
COVID-19 activity showing early signs that it may be increasing, new PHAC data says
COVID-19 infections may be slowly starting to rise again in Canada, new data from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) suggests. "There are signs of continued fluctuations in some COVID-19 activi...
Aug 15, 2023
Seven Proline players cash in on NFL preseason pool selections
TORONTO - It was a good start to the NFL pre-season for seven Proline players. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., the NFL preseason pool had seven players with 11-of-12 correctly selec...
Aug 15, 2023
Bombers quarterback Brown secures CFL weekly honour roll selection
TORONTO - A stellar relief effort earned Dru Brown of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers the top quarterback grade in the CFL's weekly honour roll. Brown received a score of 89.4 after relieving an injured Zac...
Aug 15, 2023
Georgia indictment brings total Trump charges to 91, with prospect of televised trial
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump's defiant march deeper into infamy barely broke stride Tuesday after a grand jury in Georgia finally handed up another long-awaited indictment of the former president - his f...
Aug 15, 2023
