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Mix of toxic pollutants left behind in ash after wildfires scorch communities: expert
VANCOUVER - Wildfires that race through communities, incinerating ingredients that make up modern-day life, can leave behind a trail of toxic metal, says an expert. Michael Brauer, a professor at the ...
Aug 28, 2021
Vancouver Whitecaps need toughness, resilience for playoff push: interim coach
VANCOUVER - After a tough loss and an abrupt coaching change, the Vancouver Whitecaps will be looking for to start fresh as they return home this weekend. The 'Caps (5-7-8) head into Sunday's matchup ...
Aug 27, 2021
CF Montreal earns 3-1 win over Toronto FC ahead of international break
MONTREAL - CF Montreal will head into the international break with three crucial points after a 3-1 win over rivals Toronto FC on Friday. Samuel Piette, Joaquin Torres and Romell Quioto scored for Mon...
Aug 27, 2021
Reyes hits tiebreaking inside-the-park HR, Tigers beat Jays
DETROIT (AP) - Victor Reyes hit a pinch-hit tiebreaking inside-the-park home run in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Friday night. Reyes, hitting f...
Aug 27, 2021
Hamilton Tiger-Cats ruin Montreal Alouettes' home opener in 27-10 win
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., couldn't explain what exactly happened in his team's 27-10 home-opener loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Friday night. "I don't know what it is but I ju...
Aug 27, 2021
Where the election leaders are on Day 14, Saturday, Aug. 28
OTTAWA - The main national party leaders' scheduled public appearances for Day 14, Saturday, Aug. 28. All times are local. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Private ___ Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole Fr...
Aug 27, 2021
Ida aims to hit New Orleans on Hurricane Katrina anniversary
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Hurricane Ida struck Cuba on Friday and threatened to slam into Louisiana with devastating force over the weekend, prompting New Orleans' mayor to order everyone outside the protect...
Aug 27, 2021
US intelligence still divided on origins of coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. intelligence agencies remain divided on the origins of the coronavirus but believe China's leaders did not know about the virus before the start of the global pandemic, accordin...
Aug 27, 2021
Elks extend isolation period to 10 days, team's COVID-19 case count remains at 14
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks are extending the team's isolation period from seven to 10 days but are reporting no new COVID-19 cases for the first time since last weekend. Fourteen players have tested...
Aug 27, 2021
OLG launches single-event betting as federal legislation comes into effect
TORONTO - Gamblers looking to bet on single sporting events have a new option as of Friday morning. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. said single-event betting went live through its new sportsbook Prol...
Aug 27, 2021
