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Blue Jays' temporary home very familiar with dramatic sporting scenes
It had to be a bit of a bittersweet day for Buffalo, N.Y., last month when the Toronto Blue Jays announced they would play most of their 2020 home games in the border city. "Jubilation as Major League...
Aug 10, 2020
Liberals defend decision to have Crown corporation run COVID-19 rent program
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are defending their decision to have the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. oversee a rent-relief program for small businesses struggling during the&nb...
Aug 10, 2020
2020 Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony postponed due to COVID-19
TORONTO - The Hockey Hall of Fame has postponed its 2020 induction ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony was originally scheduled to take place Nov. 16 in Toronto. The 2020 class of...
Aug 10, 2020
US employers post more jobs in June, pull back on hiring
WASHINGTON - U.S. employers advertised more jobs in June compared with the previous month, but overall hiring fell, painting a mixed picture of the job market. The number of jobs posted on the last da...
Aug 10, 2020
Oilers 50/50 raffle delayed as team resolves errors, offers refunds
EDMONTON - A record-setting Edmonton Oilers 50/50 draw won't have a winner for several more days as officials work out problems with the online raffle. The community foundation says in a news rel...
Aug 10, 2020
Canadian Olympians flip the script, believe they'll be stronger in Tokyo
During the longest break of her swimming career, Kylie Masse planted a garden with her dad. She cooked and baked, rode her bike, and did virtual yoga and barre classes. This season has ...
Aug 10, 2020
Oilers 50/50 raffle delayed as team resolves errors, offers refunds
EDMONTON - A record-setting Edmonton Oilers 50/50 draw won't have a winner for several more days as officials work out problems with the online raffle. The community foundation says in a news rel...
Aug 10, 2020
Toronto Wolfpack fullback Gareth O'Brien joins Castleford Tigers on loan
TORONTO - Fullback Gareth O'Brien is the latest Toronto Wolfpack player to find a new home for the 2020 season. The 28-year-old O'Brien joined Castleford Tigers on Monday on a loan deal through the re...
Aug 10, 2020
Road-weary Blue Jays set for home opener in 2020 digs at Sahlen Field
The road has been home for the Toronto Blue Jays in this truncated 60-game regular season. That won't change now that the team is set to finally begin its 2020 home schedule. The Blue Jays settle...
Aug 10, 2020
'Clear work to do:' Lawyer named new head of embattled human rights museum
WINNIPEG - Isha Khan has spent her career upholding human rights. The Winnipeg lawyer may now be facing her most public battle as she takes the helm of a museum under fire for allegations of...
Aug 10, 2020