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Andrew Furey to be sworn in as Newfoundland and Labrador's premier today
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Andrew Furey will be sworn in as premier of Newfoundland and Labrador today. The surgeon and charity CEO from a political family was elected Liberal leader Aug. 3 and will replace D...
Aug 19, 2020

Golden Knights eliminate Blackhawks with 4-3 win in Game 5
EDMONTON - Alex Tuch scored the tiebreaking goal 1:34 into the third period, and the Vegas Golden Knights rallied from an early two-goal deficit to eliminate the Chicago Blackhawks with a 4-3 win in G...
Aug 18, 2020

Ovechkin helps Capitals avoid elimination
TORONTO - Alex Ovechkin scored twice, including the go-ahead goal early in the third period, as the Washington Capitals rallied from two goals down to beat the New York Islanders 3-2 Tuesday night and...
Aug 18, 2020

Video footage of Raptors president Masai Ujiri, security guard encounter released
The Toronto Raptors issued a statement on Tuesday saying a recently released video proves team president Masai Ujiri wasn't the "aggressor" in an encounter with a law enf...
Aug 18, 2020

Blue Jays beat Orioles 8-7 in 10th after blowing 4-run lead
BALTIMORE - Travis Shaw scored on a throwing error in the 10th inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-7 Tuesday night after blowing a four-run lead. Shaw was at second base in ...
Aug 18, 2020

Pablo Piatti's first two MLS goals lead Toronto FC to 3-0 win over Whitecaps
TORONTO - Pablo Piatti opened his Major League Soccer scoring account with a 25-foot rocket, then added another in the second half as Toronto FC handily defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0&...
Aug 18, 2020

Ovechkin helps Capitals rally past Islanders to avoid sweep
TORONTO - Alex Ovechkin scored twice, including the go-ahead goal early in the third period, as Washington rallied from two goals down to beat the New York Islanders 3-2 Tuesday night and avoid a swee...
Aug 18, 2020

Complaints Commission probes RCMP Nunavut arrest, including racial bias
OTTAWA - The organization that provides civilian oversight of RCMP has launched an investigation into the conduct of Mounties involved in the June 1 arrest of an Inuk man in Nunavut, including wh...
Aug 18, 2020

‘Pipe Nation’ TV pilot casts Alberta oil and gas workers to show true grit of industry
SUNDRE, Alta. - Natallie Gamble had no problem taking on the role of a debt-ridden, single mom working in the oilpatch in the pilot for a planned new TV series called "Pipe Nation.""This is me. I am '...
Aug 18, 2020

Dallas beats Calgary 2-1, pushes Flames to brink of elimination
EDMONTON - The Dallas Stars beat the Calgary Flames 2-1 Tuesday to push them to the brink of elimination in the NHL playoffs. Stars defenceman John Klingberg fired a wrist shot from the blue...
Aug 18, 2020