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Outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. taken off injured list by Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO - Outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and catcher Luke Maile were reinstated from the 10-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon. Both were available to play in the matinee...
Sep 16, 2019
CNIB and Vision Loss Rehab offices to close on Sept. 20 in four Alberta cities including Grande Prairie
Longer wait times are on the horizon for thousands of Albertans who depend on local offices run by Vision Loss Rehabilitation Alberta (VLRA).Part of the CNIB, VLRA launched in 2018 and was informed by...
Sep 16, 2019 Kim Skibsted, who is blind, says a funding cut and subsequent closures could be very detrimental, especially for seniors. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Average fall, cold winter ahead, The Weather Network predicts
Canadians can expect average temperatures this fall that will give way to a cold winter in central and eastern parts of the country, according to The Weather Network.The network is predicting Western ...
Sep 16, 2019
People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier invited to two broadcast debates
OTTAWA - People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier has secured an invitation Monday to two official leaders' debates in October. Bernier had previously been denied a chance to attend because...
Sep 16, 2019
Hockey fans in Paradise, N.L., buzzing with excitement over Leafs training camp
PARADISE, N.L. - It's a hockey fan's paradise this weekend as the Toronto Maple Leafs hold their annual training camp in Paradise, N.L. Fans lined up around the block in the early hours of Friday...
Sep 16, 2019
Liberals make child care pledge, Greens unveil platform on Day 6 of campaign
The Liberals and the Greens each unveiled signature elements of their policy plans Monday as leaders taking part in the federal election campaign fanned out across the country.Justin Trudeau pledged $...
Sep 16, 2019
Eskimos add Canadian defensive lineman Stefan Charles to practice roster
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos added Canadian defensive lineman and former NFLer Stefan Charles to their practice roster Monday. Defensive lineman Jeremiah Clarke, offensive lineman Tristan...
Sep 16, 2019
UAW official: GM's offer came too late to avoid strike
DETROIT - A strike by over 49,000 United Auto workers against General Motors could have been averted had the company made its latest offer sooner, the union's top negotiator said in a letter to the co...
Sep 16, 2019
Canadian Luke Kirby wins Emmy for guest role on 'Mrs. Maisel'
LOS ANGELES - An Emmy Awards newcomer from Canada upset a category of comedy veterans while a trio of established stage and screen actors were honoured for guest TV performances at Sunday's creative a...
Sep 16, 2019
In the news today, Sept. 16
Three stories in the news for Monday, Sept. 16 --- DAY 6 ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL The sixth day of the federal election campaign sees the Green party unveiling its full platform. Liberal Leader...
Sep 16, 2019