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Local writer releases three new books
After an 18 year hiatus, Faris Atkinson has released three books.The first of her three new books, 'Mother Moose' she actually wrote a few years ago, and is comprised mainly of pictures. However, afte...
Jul 25, 2020
Huge Portland protest crowds, standoff with feds go on
PORTLAND, Ore. - Thousands of people gathered in Portland streets for another night of protests Friday, the same day a U.S. judge denied Oregon's request to restrict federal agents' actions when they ...
Jul 24, 2020
Canadian Duvernay-Tardif becomes first player to opt out of 2020 NFL season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Canadian offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif won't be helping the Kansas City Chiefs defend their Super Bowl title. The 29-year-old from Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Que.,&nb...
Jul 24, 2020
Biggio HR, Blue Jays begin 2020 odyssey by beating Rays 6-4
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Cavan Biggio hit a three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays began their still-in-progress odyssey by topping the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 Friday night in a season opener. Earlier in ...
Jul 24, 2020
Toronto FC defender says playing in Florida heat is 'pretty unsafe'
Toronto FC centre back Omar Gonzalez is no stranger to heat. A Texas native, Gonzalez played 10 seasons in Los Angeles and Mexico before signing with Toronto in June 2019. But even he f...
Jul 24, 2020
Raptors Uprising GC downs T-Wolves to reach semifinals of The Turn tournament
Raptors Uprising GC dispatched T-Wolves Gaming, the reigning NBA 2K League champion, on Friday to advance to the semifinals of The Turn, a US$260,000 esports tournament. Toronto won Gam...
Jul 24, 2020
Calgary's Turk the turkey presumed dead in apparent coyote attack
CALGARY - A Calgary turkey named Turk appears to have died. Avery Maxwell, one of the moderators for a Facebook paged called Loyal Followers of the Ramsay Turkey, says in a post to the group's 6,500 f...
Jul 24, 2020
AHS warns of COVID-19 testing scam
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new scam has been making the rounds in Alberta with a connection to the COVID-19 pandemic.Alberta Health Services (AHS) says they have received reports of a phone scam where people ...
Jul 24, 2020
Mickanuck recognized for family violence prevention work with Lifetime Achievement award
The Executive Director of the John Howard Society in Grande Prairie has been recognized for her nearly three decades in working to prevent family violence in the Peace Region.Penny Mickanuck was honou...
Jul 24, 2020
CFL, CFL Players' Association extend CBA amendment talks deadline
TORONTO - The CFL and CFL Players' Association will continue discussing amendments to their collective bargaining agreement that could allow for a shortened 2020 season. Prior to the st...
Jul 24, 2020