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Longtime Angels coach says it's clear Vladimir Guerrero was born to be in HOF
MONTREAL - When Baseball’s Hall Of Fame comes calling for Vladimir Guerrero on Sunday, his good friend Dino Ebel will be rooting for him from some 4,400 kilometres away. Ebel, the Los Angeles An...
Jul 25, 2018
Ammonia leak at Fernie, B.C., ice rink linked to aging equipment: report
VANCOUVER - Old equipment that continued to be used seven years after a maintenance contractor recommended replacing it caused an ammonia leak that killed three workers at an ice rink in British Colum...
Jul 25, 2018
Report sheds light on shadowy fisheries operating beyond national jurisdictions
HALIFAX - It is a phenomenon that happens far from shore, with fishing boats transferring their catches to large, refrigerated ships that carry the lucrative haul back to ports for distribution around...
Jul 25, 2018
Spokeswoman: First lady will watch TV channel of her choice
WASHINGTON - Melania Trump’s spokeswoman says the first lady will watch whatever she wants on TV. Stephanie Grisham, the spokeswoman, was responding Wednesday to a New York Times report that Pre...
Jul 25, 2018
Former Raptors star DeRozan says Ujiri didn't treat him with the respect he deserved
Former Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan says he doesn’t feel like he was treated with the respect he deserved by president Masai Ujiri when he was dealt to the San Antonio Spurs last week in the trad...
Jul 25, 2018
Running backs Wilder Jr., McCluster both injured during Toronto Argos practice
TORONTO - Running backs James Wilder Jr. and Dexter McCluster both left the Toronto Argonauts practice Wednesday with injuries. Both appeared to suffer leg injuries and the was no immediate word from ...
Jul 25, 2018
Hoggard charges revive questions over when and why police release mug shots
TORONTO - The recent release of a stark mug shot featuring rock star Jacob Hoggard has raised questions about how Toronto police decide when and why to make public such images. Upon its release Monday...
Jul 25, 2018
Razor-toothed and rare mosasaur skeleton displayed in Manitoba
MORDEN, Man. - Suzy, Bruce and now a new prehistoric sea-creature skeleton make three at a southwestern Manitoba museum. The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre in Morden unveiled its latest mosasaur ske...
Jul 25, 2018
Town looking to federal grants to spill cash for new pool
The Town of Drayton Valley is making waves in its pursuit of a new aquatic facility. On Wednesday Town Council approved an expression of interest letter to the Community, Culture and Recreation Infras...
Jul 25, 2018
Vancouver Canucks re-sign forward Jake Virtanen to two-year contract
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Jake Virtanen to a two-year deal with an average annual value of US$1.25 million. The 21-year-old from New Westminster, B.C., recorded 10 goals an...
Jul 25, 2018