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Four potential buyers checking out the cash-strapped Toronto Wolfpack
TORONTO - Two new potential buyers are kicking the tires of the cash-strapped Toronto Wolfpack, bringing the number of interested parties to four. All face a deadline in acquiring the transatlantic ru...
Aug 07, 2020

Market Watch: Aug. 7
Big Picture U.S. Markets Rise on Hopes for Coronavirus Relief Package; Gold Hits New Highs It was a solid start to the week for N.A. equities Monday, as U.S. stocks climbed, boosted by key tech names ...
Aug 07, 2020

Freeland urges restraint with expenses following Rideau Hall renovations
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says public office holders should be mindful of how they spend taxpayer dollars, following a report on Rideau Hall renovations. The CBC reported T...
Aug 07, 2020

Speculation begins on who may be interested in Nova Scotia premier's job
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil's sudden decision to step away from politics has political observers speculating on a potential successor and how this person will position the provin...
Aug 07, 2020

Ottawa Aces add twin brothers Jay and Ted Chapelhow to rugby league roster
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Aces have signed twin props Ted and James (Jay) Chapelhow. The 24-year-old brothers join the fledgling rugby league team from their hometown Widnes Vikings. Both had loan spells at...
Aug 07, 2020

US sees election threats from China, Russia and Iran
WASHINGTON - The director of US intelligence on Friday raised concerns about interference in the 2020 election by China, Russia and Iran. U.S. intelligence has assessed that China is hoping President ...
Aug 07, 2020

In Canadian libraries, the era of late fees may be headed to history books
HALIFAX - The era of the stern Canadian librarian peering at a patron's record of late items and announcing the amount owed appears to be headed for the history books. All of&...
Aug 07, 2020

Cardinals’ game against Cubs postponed after positive test
ST. LOUIS - The Cardinals' game Friday against the Chicago Cubs was postponed after another St. Louis player tested positive for COVID-19. Major League Baseball said the game was postponed to allow mo...
Aug 07, 2020

Former Toronto FC forward Mo Babouli finds new home with CPL's Forge FC
Three years after being discarded by Toronto FC, forward Mo Babouli has found a new home with Hamilton's Forge FC. His journey to the Canadian Premier League champion was circuitous, with a stint in t...
Aug 07, 2020

US sanctions leader of Hong Kong, Chinese authorities
WASHINGTON - The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong officials, including the pro-China leader of the government, accusing them of roles in squashing freedom in the former British colony. Th...
Aug 07, 2020