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Leaders of B.C.'s three main political parties clash on pandemic response, recovery
VANCOUVER - NDP Leader John Horgan's decision to call an election during a pandemic and the B.C. Liberal promise to cut the provincial sales tax were the focus of attacks during a televised debate on ...
Oct 13, 2020
Tannehill scores 4 TDs as depleted Titans beat Bills 42-16
NASHVILLE - The wait between games caused by the NFL's first COVID-19 outbreak left the Tennessee Titans depleted. They're still undefeated. Ryan Tannehill threw for three touchdowns and ran for anoth...
Oct 13, 2020
Freeman, Albies HR again, Braves hang on for 2-0 NLCS lead
ARLINGTON, Texas - Freddie Freeman and Ozzie Albies homered again, rookie Ian Anderson extended his post-season scoreless streak in an abbreviated start and the Atlanta Braves just held on for an 8-7 ...
Oct 13, 2020
Former Idaho governor candidate indicted in 1984 killing
DENVER - A former longshot Idaho gubernatorial candidate was indicted Tuesday in the murder of Jonelle Matthews, a 12-year-old Colorado girl whose disappearance after a holiday concert in 1984 was a m...
Oct 13, 2020
Maple Leafs sign goalie Aaron Dell to one-year, US$800,000 deal
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have added some insurance in net, signing veteran goaltender Aaron Dell to a one-year, US$800,000 contract.The team made the announcement on Tuesday.The 31-year-old D...
Oct 13, 2020
Vancouver Whitecaps want to 'punch back' against Los Angeles FC: coach
VANCOUVER, Wash. - Coach Marc Dos Santos showed his Vancouver Whitecaps squad a video of boxer Muhammad Ali this week. Heading into another tough game against Los Angeles FC on Wednesday, he wan...
Oct 13, 2020
Defenceman Nate Schmidt ready to 'eat pucks for dinner' for Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Nate Schmidt didn't know he was about to be moving on from the Vegas Golden Knights until the deal was done. The 29-year-old defenceman had been with Vegas since the team's inception...
Oct 13, 2020
'I'm going to enjoy it': Melfort City Manager embarking on new venture at Elk Ridge Resort
From city manager to managing partner.That's the case for Melfort's city manager Ryan Danberg who is part of the eight-person group, Route2 SK Inc. that recently bought Elk Ridge Resort. Danberg is se...
Oct 13, 2020
New Mexico governor renews restrictions as virus cases rise
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday she will renew public health restrictions and warned that more stringent rules could be imposed because of a rise in COVID-...
Oct 13, 2020
Canada Soccer calls off planned women's national team camp in England due to COVID
TORONTO - On the advice of medical experts, Canada Soccer has cancelled a planned women's national team camp this month in England.Roster invitations were sent out, but then the trip was called off. T...
Oct 13, 2020