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A look at British Columbia's heat wave, by the numbers
A protracted heat wave has settled over the southern half of British Columbia, sending temperatures in some places into the 40s this week. Here's a look at data associated with the hot spell that bega...
Aug 15, 2023

Raptors' group play schedule for NBA in-season tournament released
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will open the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament against the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto is in East Group C with the Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bul...
Aug 15, 2023

Ottawa poised to offer update on response to Emergencies Act inquiry recommendations
OTTAWA - The Liberal government says it will soon provide an update on how it plans to address recommendations that stemmed from a public inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act during the "Freedo...
Aug 15, 2023

Toronto FC hopes to get some reinforcements ahead of derby match with Montreal
TORONTO - Struggling Toronto FC could have some welcome reinforcements Sunday when it returns to action after a three-week layoff. Forward Lorenzo Insigne, captain Michael Bradley and fellow midfielde...
Aug 15, 2023

Local man joins 48 Albertans to win the Lotto 6/49 EXTRA in 2023
A Grande Prairie man's special day, just got a lot better, following a $100,000 windfall, thanks to the Lotto 6/49 July 12 Extra Draw. Jordan Mace purchased the $24 super pack from the Circle K on Pin...
Aug 15, 2023

Blue Jays activate closer Romano off injury list ahead of meeting with Phillies
Toronto closer Jordan Romano has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list and made available for the Blue Jays' game tonight against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Romano was placed on the in...
Aug 15, 2023

COVID-19 activity showing early signs that it may be increasing, new PHAC data says
COVID-19 infections may be slowly starting to rise again in Canada, new data from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) suggests. "There are signs of continued fluctuations in some COVID-19 activi...
Aug 15, 2023

Seven Proline players cash in on NFL preseason pool selections
TORONTO - It was a good start to the NFL pre-season for seven Proline players. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., the NFL preseason pool had seven players with 11-of-12 correctly selec...
Aug 15, 2023

Bombers quarterback Brown secures CFL weekly honour roll selection
TORONTO - A stellar relief effort earned Dru Brown of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers the top quarterback grade in the CFL's weekly honour roll. Brown received a score of 89.4 after relieving an injured Zac...
Aug 15, 2023

Georgia indictment brings total Trump charges to 91, with prospect of televised trial
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump's defiant march deeper into infamy barely broke stride Tuesday after a grand jury in Georgia finally handed up another long-awaited indictment of the former president - his f...
Aug 15, 2023