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Zverev erases 2-set hole, will face Thiem in US Open final
NEW YORK - For two full sets, Alexander Zverev was confused and listless, his body language as poor as his winner-to-error ratio against Pablo Carreo Busta in the U.S. Open semifinals Friday. Zverev d...
Sep 11, 2020
DeGrom, in NYPD hat, backed by 10-run 4th, Mets rout Jays
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Jacob deGrom, wearing an NYPD cap in honour of first responders on the 19th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks, pitched six strong innings and the New York Mets backed him in a ...
Sep 11, 2020
One entangled humpback whale off B.C. coast free of fishing gear
VANCOUVER - One of the three humpback whales entangled in fishing gear off the coast of British Columbia is now free, although the two other animals have not been located. The Department of Fisheries ...
Sep 11, 2020
2 ex-child welfare workers face charges in slain boy case
WOODSTOCK, Ill. - Two former Illinois child welfare workers who investigated abuse allegations involving a 5-year-old boy allegedly killed months later by his parents face child endangerment charges a...
Sep 11, 2020
Canadian MLS teams head south for next phase of pandemic-rejigged schedule
The three Canadian teams are headed to the U.S. to play the next phase of the pandemic-rejigged MLS schedule. The league announced Friday that each MLS club will play three regular-season matches from...
Sep 11, 2020
NHL moves up draft to Oct. 6-7, free agency starts Oct. 9
EDMONTON - The NHL on Friday moved its draft up to Oct. 6-7 and set an Oct. 9 start for free agency. The first round of the draft will be Oct. 6, with the New York Rangers on the clock and Alexis Lafr...
Sep 11, 2020
New billboard features face of missing woman
Regina Poitras fought back tears as she gazed up on the smiling face of her missing daughter.A billboard designed to raise awareness about Happy Charles, was unveiled Friday afternoon near the Prince ...
Sep 11, 2020
Council hears from upset residents following tree felling
Residents upset with the removal of over 100 trees from their street as part of a major infrastructure project have taken their concerns to city council. A delegation of three Midtown residents presen...
Sep 11, 2020
Alberta loosens rules for singing, wind instruments as long as precautions taken
EDMONTON - Alberta's top doctor says people can sing and play wind instruments indoors once again, provided COVID-19 precautions are in place. Dr. Deena Hinshaw says those activities were severely res...
Sep 11, 2020
Canadian Championship on the line as Montreal Impact face Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - A Canadian clash in Vancouver this weekend will have big implications for MLS teams on both sides of the field. The Vancouver Whitecaps (3-6-0) weathered a rough run of play after ret...
Sep 11, 2020
