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Blue Jays recall reliever Nate Pearson, option Bowden Francis to triple-A
TORONTO - Hard-throwing pitcher Nate Pearson was recalled by the Toronto Blue Jays from their triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y. The righty was active for Friday's game against the visiting Boston Re...
Sep 15, 2023

RCMP ramping up police efforts after recent crime spree
Saskatchewan RCMP are increasing their police presence around Prince Albert and nearby areas after a string of recent violent and property crimes.Mounties said they will focus their resources on the P...
Sep 15, 2023

'You are not alone': Suicide awareness walk spreads message of hope in La Ronge
A message of hope was delivered during a smudge walk for suicide awareness in La Ronge on Friday."I know a lot of people tend to feel as if they are alone in their community. That nobody knows what th...
Sep 15, 2023

'Bunch of idiots': Victim relatives query psychiatric releases, lawyers urge caution
VANCOUVER - Rebecca Mayrhofer said she felt "100 per cent frustrated" when she heard about a triple stabbing in Vancouver's Chinatown on the weekend, that police allege was committed by a man on day r...
Sep 15, 2023

CF Montreal continue playoff push against visiting Chicago Fire
MONTREAL - After a two-week international break, CF Montreal is set to resume its playoff push with a Saturday showdown with the Chicago Fire at Stade Saputo Chicago (8-11-8) limps into match on a fiv...
Sep 15, 2023

Toronto FC opts not to bring Giovinco back in the fold but keeps the door open
TORONTO - Major League Soccer's roster freeze came and went Friday without Toronto FC adding former league MVP Sebastian Giovinco back in the fold. Toronto opened its training centre to the 36-year-ol...
Sep 15, 2023

SJHL set to play first game at Jim Neilson Sports Complex
Hosting out-of-town hockey teams isn't new for the Big River First Nation, but the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has yet to make a stop in the 3,000-person community, until Friday night.The...
Sep 15, 2023

Prosecutors in DC election case concerned about harassment, 'intimidation' from Trump, judge says
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal prosecutors in the case charging Donald Trump with scheming to overturn the 2020 presidential election are alleging that the former president has targeted individuals with th...
Sep 15, 2023

Borthwick counting on fans to roar England again to win against Japan at Rugby World Cup
NICE, France - England coach Steve Borthwick believed their fans became the team's 15th man after Tom Curry was sent off last weekend against Argentina. He's counting on similar support on Sunday agai...
Sep 15, 2023

Canada's Sarah Mitton eyes more hardware at Diamond League final
Sarah Mitton has her eyes set on more hardware this weekend, specifically a diamond. The Brooklyn, N.S., native will be competing in the women's shot put Diamond League final on Saturday in Eugene, Or...
Sep 15, 2023