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Toronto FC faces familiar foe in New York City FC at the MLS is Back Tournament
Toronto FC faces a familiar foe in New York City FC on Sunday in the round of 16 at the MLS is Back Tournament. "New York City's a good team, there's no two ways about it," said Toronto captain Michae...
Jul 24, 2020
N.S. premier defends mass shooting probe against criticism it lacks key powers
HALIFAX - Premier Stephen McNeil says if panellists leading a review into Nova Scotia's recent mass shooting need more powers, he expects they will request them from his government. The Liberal l...
Jul 24, 2020
Ban on conditional sentences for some offences unconstitutional, court rules
TORONTO - A law that bars a judge from imposing a conditional sentence for certain offences was struck down as unconstitutional on Friday in a decision likely to find its way to the country's top cour...
Jul 24, 2020
Former CFL star quarterback Henry Burris returning to the NFL's Chicago Bears
CHICAGO - Henry Burris is rejoining the Chicago Bears. The former CFL star was added to head coach Matt Nagy's staff Friday as part of the Bill Walsh diversity coaching fellowship. Burris&nb...
Jul 24, 2020
Morreale will breathe sigh of relief when CEBL tips off Summer Series
When the ball is finally tossed up after a roller-coaster four months, Mike Morreale will breathe a sigh of relief. Morreale is the commissioner and CEO of the Canadian Elite Baske...
Jul 24, 2020
Nova Scotia man accused of stabbing officer, police dog still at large
BRIDGEWATER, N.S. - A Nova Scotia fugitive accused of stabbing a police sergeant, assaulting a woman and injuring a police dog remains at large. RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Jennifer Clarke said to...
Jul 24, 2020
Whitecaps face a stiff test in Sporting Kansas City at MLS is Back Tournament
The MLS is Back Tournament has been a test of the Vancouver Whitecaps' resolve and resilience - perhaps even their faith. They had a start to forget. Missing almost a third of their roster throug...
Jul 24, 2020
Nova Scotia making mask-wearing mandatory in most indoor public places by July 31
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia is making mask-wearing mandatory in most indoor public places beginning July 31 - even for performers singing at concerts. Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chie...
Jul 24, 2020
Garmin fitness tracking service goes down, frustrating users
LONDON - GPS device-maker Garmin's online fitness tracking service has gone down, leaving runners and cyclists struggling to upload data from their latest workouts. Garmin Connect, an app and website ...
Jul 24, 2020
Athletes pivot from sting of Tokyo honouring Canada's frontline workers with art
Confusion turned to smiles when Vancouver emergency room nurse Steff McLean opened a package from rower Maxwell Lattimer. Inside the box was a painting of a gold Maple Leaf on a red background. A lett...
Jul 24, 2020