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Eskimos release Christion Jones following homophobic tweets
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos have released receiver/kick returner Christion Jones in response to homophobic comments made on his Twitter account. Edmonton made the announcement in a statement ...
Jun 28, 2020
Blue Jays name 58 players to club player pool for 2020 season
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have named 58 players to their club player pool for the 2020 season. Toronto made the announcement on Sunday, three days before training camp is expected to begin. The ...
Jun 28, 2020
New York Red Bulls' George Adamou wins eMLS Cup in New York esports derby
George Adamou of the New York Red Bulls needed extra time to edge New York City FC's Chris (Didychrislito) Holly 3-2 on aggregate and win the US$20,000 eMLS Cup on Sunday. Adamou earned $12,...
Jun 28, 2020
32-year-old Thunderchild woman reported missing
Turtleford RCMP is requesting the public's help in finding 32-year-old DeeDee Steele from Thunderchild First Nation. RCMP said Steele's family has not heard from her since Friday and is worried about ...
Jun 28, 2020
Just one new case and no recoveries of COVID-19 reported on Sunday
The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported just one new case and no recoveries of COVID-19 on Sunday. The new case is in the Far North, bringing the active cases in the region to 57 and 104 across the...
Jun 28, 2020
Tories ask auditor general to probe 'outsourcing' of $900M student aid program
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives are calling for an investigation into the Liberal government's decision to have an international charity administer a $900-million program designed to help stud...
Jun 28, 2020
Raptors Uprising GC looks to set NBA 2K League mark with 11th straight win
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC looks to start the week by making history. The Raptors (10-0) are after an NBA 2K League-record 11th straight victory when they host Heat Check Gaming (2-6) on Monday. To...
Jun 28, 2020
Despite pandemic, country figuring out different ways to celebrate Canada Day
The true north remains just as strong but might not feel quite as free with Canada Day celebrations being a little quieter and physically distant as people keep their guard up against COVID-19. F...
Jun 28, 2020
Co-op refinery laying off 100 workers
Workers at the Co-op refinery in Regina are just getting ready to head back on the job, but now the company is issuing layoff notices.About 100 people are being serviced with temporary notices, accord...
Jun 28, 2020
Despite pandemic, country figuring out different ways to celebrate Canada Day
The true north remains just as strong but might not feel quite as free with Canada Day celebrations being a little quieter and physically distant as people keep their guard up against COVID-19. F...
Jun 28, 2020