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FC Cincinnati fires coach Jaap Stam, former TFC player Tyrone Marshall takes over
CINCINNATI - FC Cincinnati, Toronto FC's opponent at BMO Field on Wednesday, has fired head coach Jaap Stam. Tyrone Marshall, a former TFC player who had been serving as coach of Cincinnati's under-19...
Sep 27, 2021
Many Raptors getting first taste of home as training camp begins in Toronto
TORONTO - While Toronto Raptors are finally back home, many players are getting their first taste of life in the city. The Raptors opened their training camp at home today after being based south of t...
Sep 27, 2021
Taliban, ex-Afghan government dispute ends with no UN speech
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The dispute between Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers and its former government over who should speak at the United Nations' annual meeting of world leaders finally has an answer:...
Sep 27, 2021
China: 2 Canadians in prisoner swap freed for health reasons
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Two Canadians detained in late 2019 who were allowed to return to Canada in a prisoner swap were released on bail for health reasons, China's Foreign Ministry said Monday. A mini...
Sep 27, 2021
Still in Shock over Rider Win
I'm still in shock.It was an amazing 31-24 win by the Riders over BC Friday night which gave them sole possession of second place, but it was the way the Riders did it that was incredible.While the BC...
Sep 27, 2021
Scientists: Spanish volcano has entered 'low activity' phase
LA PALMA, Canary Islands (AP) - A Spanish island volcano that has buried more than 500 buildings and displaced over 6,000 people since it erupted last week stopped releasing large clouds of ashes and ...
Sep 27, 2021
Strong quake hits Greek island of Crete; 1 dead, 9 injured
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of at least 5.8 struck the Greek island of Crete on Monday, killing one person and injuring several others, while damaging homes and ch...
Sep 27, 2021
Toronto Blue Jays in thick of playoff race entering final week of regular season
TORONTO - After a busy off-season with some big-name signings, the Toronto Blue Jays began the regular season feeling bullish about their chances of a playoff return. Entering the final week of the 20...
Sep 27, 2021
Tensions high between vaccinated and unvaccinated in Canada, poll suggests
A new poll suggests tensions over COVID-19 vaccines in Canada are high as frictions grow between those who are vaccinated against the virus and those who are not. The Leger survey, conducted for the A...
Sep 27, 2021
Canada's First National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorated with events
Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is taking place Thursday and communities across the country are preparing to mark the day with virtual and in-person events. Not all provinces ...
Sep 27, 2021