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Raptors beat Celtics 100-93 to even playoff series at two games apiece
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Pascal Siakam had 23 points and 11 rebounds to lift the Toronto Raptors to a 100-93 victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday that evened up their Eastern Conference se...
Sep 05, 2020

Cohen memoir casts him as 'star witness' against Trump
NEW YORK - Michael Cohen's tell-all memoir makes the case that President Donald Trump is "guilty of the same crimes" that landed his former fixer in federal prison, offering a blow-by-blow account of ...
Sep 05, 2020

Canadian bantamweight Cole Smith loses UFC decision to Hunter Azure in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS - Canadian bantamweight Cole (The Cole Train) Smith lost a unanimous decision to American Hunter Azure on Saturday on a UFC Fight Night card. The judges all scored it 29-28 for Azure, a form...
Sep 05, 2020

Puppy fraud is on the rise, as scammers play on pet lovers' isolation amid pandemic
OTTAWA - The Better Business Bureau says puppy scams are a growing problem across the country as fraudsters look to take advantage of lonely pet lovers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bureau says Ca...
Sep 05, 2020

Barcelona fans relieved after Messi says he will stay
BARCELONA, Spain - Barcelona fans breathed a collective sigh of relief a day after Lionel Messi said he would wait a year in his desire to seek success elsewhere. Argentine great Messi announced Frida...
Sep 05, 2020

Record high lumber, panel prices drive Alberta stumpage fees to new heights
CALGARY, AB - Record high prices for lumber and construction panelling are creating a resource revenue boost for the coffers of the Alberta government, partly making up for huge declines in oil and ga...
Sep 05, 2020

Deposed president evacuated from Mali for medical treatment
BAMAKO, Mali - Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, the Malian president ousted by a military coup in August, was evacuated late Saturday to the United Arab Emirates for medical treatment, a diplomat said. The 75-...
Sep 05, 2020

Red Shed Malting earns top honours for its uniqueness
One of Alberta's premier contributors to the craft beer industry is celebrating more recognition for the stellar crops they're offering.Red Shed Malting was announced this week as the 'overall' and 'u...
Sep 05, 2020

Australian Blake Wallace leaves Toronto Wolfpack to join Leigh Centurions
TORONTO - Australian Blake Wallace has left the Toronto Wolfpack for Leigh Centurions. The 28-year-old halfback was part of the Wolfpack's inaugural roster in 2017 and went on to score 48 tries in 57 ...
Sep 05, 2020

Pospisil through to fourth round after upset of Bautista Agut at US Open
NEW YORK - Canada's Vasek Pospisil rallied from a set down on Saturday to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open for the first time in his career. The Vancouver player edged No. ...
Sep 05, 2020