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Liverpool wins wild opener vs Leeds in EPL title defence
Adopting his trademark crouching position in the technical area, Marcelo Bielsa closely studied the mayhem unfolding in front of him on the Anfield pitch. Bielsa's first English Premier League game as...
Sep 12, 2020
International students call for COVID-19 immigration changes in Toronto
TORONTO - A rally led by current and former international students calling for changes to immigration rules during COVID-19 was to be held in Toronto on Saturday. Demonstrators planned to gather at De...
Sep 12, 2020
Pro-gun marchers speak out on federal government's assault weapon ban
OTTAWA - Pro-gun activists are marching in Ottawa today to contest what they describe as the "injustice and ineffectiveness" of the federal government's assault weapon ban. The Canadian Coalition...
Sep 12, 2020
Toronto Raptors go down fighting in longest, strangest season in history
When the Toronto Raptors were swept by Washington in the first round of the 2015 playoffs, Kyle Lowry made himself read every scathing word written about him. "Good, bad, evil, terrible, awesome, and ...
Sep 12, 2020
Source: Toronto FC brings in Liverpool fullback Tony Gallacher on loan
Toronto FC has brought in Scotland youth international fullback Tony Gallacher on loan from Liverpool. A source, granted anonymity because the move had not been made official yet, confirmed the move S...
Sep 12, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 12
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:54 a.m. EDT on Sept. 12, 2020: There are 135,857 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 64,463 confirmed (including 5,774 deaths, 56,843...
Sep 12, 2020
Funeral arrangements announced for slain Traynor family members
OSHAWA, Ont. - Funeral arrangements have been announced for the four family members who were slain in their Oshawa, Ont., home earlier this month. The Oshawa Funeral Home says on its website that a dr...
Sep 12, 2020
Canadian Eugenie Bouchard heading to final of Istanbul Tennis Championship
ISTANBUL - Canadian qualifier Eugenie Bouchard has advanced to the final of the Istanbul Tennis Championship. Bouchard, from Westmount, Que., beat world No. 94 Paula Badosa of Spain 6-3, 6-2 in the se...
Sep 12, 2020
Canadian Eugenie Bouchard knocks off top seed to reach Istanbul quarterfinals
ISTANBUL - Canadian qualifier Eugenie Bouchard has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Istanbul Tennis Championship after recording a big upset on Thursday. Bouchard, from Westmount, Que., beat ...
Sep 12, 2020
Venice Fest closes amid cheers for daring to open amid virus
VENICE, Italy - The Venice Film Festival is wrapping up the first in-person COVID-era international cinema showcase, with critics, filmmakers and actors cheering organizers for having dared to hold th...
Sep 12, 2020