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Springer hits 2 HRs, Astros beat A's 5-2 for 2-0 ALDS lead
LOS ANGELES - George Springer hit two homers and the Houston Astros kept making more noise in the playoffs, beating the Oakland Athletics 5-2 on Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series....
Oct 06, 2020
CP NewsAlert: Rangers select Lafreniere with No. 1 pick in pandemic-delayed NHL draft
The New York Rangers have selected Alexis Lafreniere with the first pick in the NHL's pandemic-delayed draft. The star winger from the Rimouski Oceanic of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League registe...
Oct 06, 2020
P.A. nurse wins appeal regarding health care social media comments
A Prince Albert nurse says she's relieved following an ultimately successful legal battle with her professional association over social media comments she made.Carolyn Strom spoke to reporters followi...
Oct 06, 2020
Elections Canada seeks temporary new law for possible election during pandemic
OTTAWA - Canada's chief electoral officer is asking Parliament to quickly pass a temporary new law to give Elections Canada the tools it needs to conduct a federal election safely in the midst of the ...
Oct 06, 2020
D'Arnaud, Braves rally in 7th, beat Marlins 9-5 to open NLDS
HOUSTON - Ronald Acua Jr. made history with his leadoff homer, Travis d'Arnaud hit a tiebreaking shot in Atlanta's huge seventh inning and the Braves beat the Miami Marlins 9-5 Tuesday in Game 1 of th...
Oct 06, 2020
In 'Time,' love and a family waylaid by incarceration
NEW YORK - For the 21 years while Sibil "Fox" Richardson's husband, Rob, was imprisoned, they were, she says, "a telephone, letter-writing, visitation, just-stay-alive and keep-your-head-above-water c...
Oct 06, 2020
Carroll: Mighty Heart is being pointed towards taking a run at Canadian Triple Crown
TORONTO - Mighty Heart is being pointed towards a run at the OLG Canadian Triple Crown.Josie Carroll, Mighty Heart's trainer, said Tuesday the one-eyed colt has come out of last week's victory in the ...
Oct 06, 2020
Vancouver Canucks re-sign forward Zack MacEwen to two-year deal
VANCOUVER - Forward Zack MacEwen is sticking with the Vancouver Canucks. The team announced Tuesday that it has signed a new two-year deal with the 24-year-old Charlottetown native. The co...
Oct 06, 2020
Military reports more than 220 Canadian troops caught COVID-19
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces says 222 troops have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, including 24 active cases. The figures were released today in the first full updat...
Oct 06, 2020
Toronto FC winning but facing congested scheduled, artificial turf and more injuries
Facing a congested schedule, a growing injury list and the prospect of back-to-back games on artificial turf, the degree of difficulty facing Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney continues to grow. On the plu...
Oct 06, 2020