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New presumptive case of novel coronavirus in British Columbia: health officer
VANCOUVER - B.C. health officials believe a woman in her 50s in the Vancouver area has contracted the new coronavirus. The provincial health officer says the woman is in stable con...
Feb 06, 2020

In The Rings: Steski meeting with Curling Canada described as positive step
Elite-level curlers appear to have more of a collective voice with word that Peter Steski is serving as a point person to address player concerns and issues with competition organi...
Feb 06, 2020

'I don't fear it': Battling for a playoff spot, Leafs roll the trade dice
TORONTO - Kyle Dubas hopes acquiring Jack Campbell works out better the second time around. The Maple Leafs' general manager swung a trade with the Los Angeles Kings for the netminder late W...
Feb 06, 2020

Manfred concerned with team/media roles of Martinez, Mendoza
ORLANDO, Fla. - The dual roles of former Boston pitcher Pedro Martinez and ex-Olympic softball player Jessica Mendoza as team employees and broadcasters have drawn the concern of baseball Commissioner...
Feb 06, 2020

Red Deer University to keep Kings and Queens team names
The people have spoken, and it appears RDC has heard them loud and clear. After announcing on Jan. 8 that they were seeking a new name for their sports teams once they become Red Deer University, the ...
Feb 06, 2020

Raptors host Oladipo, Pacers; on verge of setting franchise-high winning streak
TORONTO - Few people picked the Toronto Raptors to do much this season. But despite a banged-up roster, and boasting no bona fide superstars, the Raptors are poised to set a franchise-best winning str...
Feb 06, 2020

King angry at CBS promo of interview questions about Bryant
NEW YORK - In the wake of a social media backlash, CBS' Gayle King says she is embarrassed and angry with how the network promoted part of her interview with WNBA star Lisa Leslie that concerned the l...
Feb 06, 2020

Maple Leafs acquire goaltender Jack Campbell in trade with Kings
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goaltender Jack Campbell and forward Kyle Clifford from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for forward Trevor Moore and draft picks. The trade was announ...
Feb 06, 2020

Veteran quarterback Matt Nichols signs contract with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO - Matt Nichols wasn't out of work long. According to a CFL source, the veteran quarterback signed a three-year deal with the Toronto Argonauts on Thursday. The move comes a...
Feb 06, 2020

Helped develop response to SARS, H1N1: Renowned scientist Francis Plummer dies
WINNIPEG - The former scientific director of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory who had experimental brain surgery to battle alcoholism has died. Dr. Francis (Frank) Plummer, a world-renowned m...
Feb 06, 2020