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Four potential buyers checking out the cash-strapped Toronto Wolfpack
TORONTO - Two new potential buyers are kicking the tires of the cash-strapped Toronto Wolfpack, bringing the number of interested parties to four. All face a deadline in acquiring the transatlantic ru...
Aug 07, 2020
Better looking job numbers for Sask. and North
The Saskatchewan government is boasting the provincial unemployment rate of 8.8 per cent for July is the second lowest in the country and there are positive economic effects resulting from their Re-Op...
Aug 07, 2020
Freeland urges restraint with expenses following Rideau Hall renovations
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says public office holders should be mindful of how they spend taxpayer dollars, following a report on Rideau Hall renovations. The CBC reported T...
Aug 07, 2020
Speculation begins on who may be interested in Nova Scotia premier's job
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil's sudden decision to step away from politics has political observers speculating on a potential successor and how this person will position the provin...
Aug 07, 2020
Ottawa Aces add twin brothers Jay and Ted Chapelhow to rugby league roster
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Aces have signed twin props Ted and James (Jay) Chapelhow. The 24-year-old brothers join the fledgling rugby league team from their hometown Widnes Vikings. Both had loan spells at...
Aug 07, 2020
Protas loaned to KHL, will return to North America before WHL starts
Prince Albert Raiders star forward Aliaksei Protas has been loaned to Dinamo Minsk of the Kontinental Hockey League to begin the 2020-21 season.With yesterday's news of the WHL schedule being pushed b...
Aug 07, 2020
US sees election threats from China, Russia and Iran
WASHINGTON - The director of US intelligence on Friday raised concerns about interference in the 2020 election by China, Russia and Iran. U.S. intelligence has assessed that China is hoping President ...
Aug 07, 2020
In Canadian libraries, the era of late fees may be headed to history books
HALIFAX - The era of the stern Canadian librarian peering at a patron's record of late items and announcing the amount owed appears to be headed for the history books. All of&...
Aug 07, 2020
Cardinals’ game against Cubs postponed after positive test
ST. LOUIS - The Cardinals' game Friday against the Chicago Cubs was postponed after another St. Louis player tested positive for COVID-19. Major League Baseball said the game was postponed to allow mo...
Aug 07, 2020
Former Toronto FC forward Mo Babouli finds new home with CPL's Forge FC
Three years after being discarded by Toronto FC, forward Mo Babouli has found a new home with Hamilton's Forge FC. His journey to the Canadian Premier League champion was circuitous, with a stint in t...
Aug 07, 2020
