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Hamilton Tiger-Cats win random draw for first overall selection of '21 CFL draft
TORONTO - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will have the first selection of the 2021 CFL draft.Commissioner Randy Ambrosie made the announcement Saturday. The draft order was determined by a random draw rather...
Nov 21, 2020
Hockey Canada "non-core" staff member tests positive for COVID-19
Note: This story was published prior to the start of the Red-White game on Saturday evening at the Westerner Park Centrium.A "non-core member" of Hockey Canada's National Junior Team staff has tested ...
Nov 21, 2020
G-20 summit opens as leaders urge united response to virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The Group of 20 summit opened on Saturday with appeals by the world's most powerful leaders to collectively chart a way forward as the coronavirus pandemic overshadows th...
Nov 21, 2020
Alberta reports a record 1,336 new cases of COVID-19
For a third straight day, Alberta is reporting a record one-day high of new COVID-19 cases.On Saturday, Alberta Health shared that they've confirmed 1,336 new cases since Friday, smashing yesterday's ...
Nov 21, 2020
Protesters burn part of Guatemala's Congress building
GUATEMALA CITY - Hundreds of protesters broke into Guatemala's Congress and burned part of the building Saturday amid growing demonstrations against President Alejandro Giammattei and the legislature ...
Nov 21, 2020
Town reinvents 'Light Up Blackfalds' event due to COVID-19
Town officials in Blackfalds are going all out to light up the holiday season for local residents.Due to COVID-19, the traditional Light Up Blackfalds event isn't able to happen as it has for the last...
Nov 21, 2020
COVID-19 case loads keep surging in Canada as 3 provinces report new one-day highs
OTTAWA - At least three provinces have reported new highs for daily COVID-19 infections a day after the federal government' urged Canadians to be more proactive in helping to bring the surging virus b...
Nov 21, 2020
CHL launches eSports tournament featuring junior players
In partnership with its three member leagues, the Canadian Hockey League is launching the first ever Memorial eCup, presented by Kia.Powered by veeZion, the event will feature junior hockey stars from...
Nov 21, 2020
Toronto FC rested, healthier ahead of MLS playoff opener against expansion Nashville
TORONTO - Rested, healthier and with coach Greg Vanney's lucky scarf tucked in his suitcase, Toronto FC leaves Sunday for Hartford and its MLS playoff opener against expansion Nashville SC. Nashville ...
Nov 21, 2020
Fred VanVleet signs four-year, US$85-million deal with Toronto Raptors
TORONTO - Fred VanVleet, one of the most coveted players in NBA free agency this year, is remaining a Toronto Raptor. A source close to the team confirmed a report Saturday that the Raptors had re-sig...
Nov 21, 2020