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Ontario provincial government reaches deal with education workers, avoid strike
TORONTO - A strike that would have closed hundreds of schools across Ontario was averted Sunday night as the province reached a tentative deal with the union representing thousands of education worker...
Oct 08, 2019
Rockets' general manager's Hong Kong comments anger China
BEIJING - Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tried Sunday to defuse the rapidly growing fallout over his deleted tweet that showed support for Hong Kong anti-government protesters, saying he ...
Oct 08, 2019
Duvall, Braves rally in 9th to beat Cards 3-1, lead NLDS 2-1
ST. LOUIS - Through injuries and slumps, demotions and disappointments, Dansby Swanson and Adam Duvall got ready for the big moment. When it arrived, they were ready. Swanson hit a tying double with t...
Oct 08, 2019
Where the party leaders are Wednesday
OTTAWA - The party leaders' scheduled public appearances on Wednesday, Oct. 9. All times are local. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Markham, Ont. 8:30 a.m. - WinCo Food Mart, 3155 Hwy. 7 (remarks...
Oct 08, 2019
Former TV sports anchor sentenced to more prison time for bank robberies
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. - A former Winnipeg television sports anchor and college instructor who pleaded guilty to robbing banks in Saskatchewan and Alberta has been sentenced to more prison time. Stephen ...
Oct 08, 2019
Southern Alberta man files counterclaim against intruder he shot in 2018
CALGARY - A southern Alberta man who is being sued by an intruder he shot on his property last year has filed a counterclaim alleging mental anguish. Court documents filed on behalf of Edouard Ma...
Oct 08, 2019
Clint Eastwood's 'Richard Jewell' gets AFI Fest premiere
LOS ANGELES - Clint Eastwood's film "Richard Jewell" is having its world premiere at the AFI Fest in Los Angeles in November. The American Film Institute announced Tuesday that the film had been added...
Oct 08, 2019
Sharks bring back 40-year-old Patrick Marleau for 2nd stint
Patrick Marleau is returning to San Jose. General manager Doug Wilson announced Tuesday that the Sharks' all-time leader in games, goals and points is returning to his original team with a one-year, $...
Oct 08, 2019
Police: 3 suspected of killing witness at Dallas cop's trial
DALLAS - Three Louisiana men are suspected in the killing of a witness who testified at the murder trial of a former Dallas police officer, authorities said Tuesday, cautioning that the killing had no...
Oct 08, 2019
Viewership up, but format questions remain for leaders' debates
OTTAWA - The viewership for Monday's leaders' debate was far higher than contests in the last election, despite complaints that the format favoured conflict over substance. Numbers provided by the med...
Oct 08, 2019