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Sportsnet apologizes for Don Cherry's anti-immigrant comments
TORONTO - Sportsnet apologized Sunday for hockey commentator Don Cherry's televised rant about his belief that new immigrants don't wear poppies, and in turn don't support veterans - comments that spa...
Nov 12, 2019
Debates commissioner David Johnston suggests separate debate for main contenders
OTTAWA - Debates commissioner David Johnston says one way to improve leaders' debates in future elections might be to make room for an English and a French debate that include only the ...
Nov 12, 2019
Sportsnet apologizes for Don Cherry's anti-immigrant comments
TORONTO - Sportsnet apologized Sunday for hockey commentator Don Cherry's televised rant about his belief that new immigrants don't wear poppies, and in turn don't support veterans - comments that spa...
Nov 12, 2019
Toddler in Toronto killed by air conditioner that fell eight storeys
TORONTO - Police in Toronto say a two-and-a-half year old girl is dead after she was struck by an air conditioner that fell from an eighth-floor apartment. Const. Caroline de Kloet, a police spok...
Nov 12, 2019
Brian Burke considered favourite to replace Don Cherry
TORONTO - Former NHL executive Brian Burke is listed as the heavy favourite to be Don Cherry's successor on "Hockey Night in Canada" on one sports betting site. SportsBettingDime.com has released odds...
Nov 12, 2019
Jordan retakes lands leased by Israel in 1994 peace accord
AMMAN, Jordan - Jordan's king announced Sunday that his country is retaking "full sovereignty" over two pieces of land leased by Israel, reflecting the cool relations between the neighbouring countrie...
Nov 12, 2019
Mississippi Democrat Espy to run again for US Senate in 2020
JACKSON, Miss. - Mississippi Democrat Mike Espy announced Tuesday that he's running again for U.S. Senate against Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, setting up a 2020 rematch of a race that churne...
Nov 12, 2019
Brian Burke considered favourite to replace Don Cherry
TORONTO - Former NHL executive Brian Burke is listed as the heavy favourite to be Don Cherry's successor on "Hockey Night in Canada" on one sports betting site. SportsBettingDime.com has released odds...
Nov 12, 2019
Toronto cop takes stand in assault trial, admits causing victim's eye injury
OSHAWA, Ont. - A Toronto police officer has taken the stand at his aggravated assault trial, acknowledging he caused the victim's severe eye injury. But Michael Theriault says he hit Dafonte Miller wi...
Nov 12, 2019
Warriors top Fort Mac, will host North Region final Saturday
The Grande Prairie Composite Warriors are off to the North Region final of the Tier I High School Football Provincials.That comes after a 31-20 win over the Fort McMurray Saints on Monday at CKC Field...
Nov 12, 2019 Photo: Shaun Penner