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Erin O'Toole faces new navigating challenge as Conservative leader
OTTAWA - Among Erin O'Toole's jobs in the military was navigating a Sea King helicopter over the skies of Canada, and now he takes on the challenge of journeying through political terra...
Aug 23, 2020

Robin Lehner gets shutout as Vegas beats Vancouver 5-0 to win NHL playoff opener
EDMONTON - The Vegas Golden Knights' big guns were blazing and goaltender Robin Lehner recorded his first career playoff shutout to beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-0 in NHL playoff action Sunday. Lehner ...
Aug 23, 2020

Asia Today: South Korea sees 11th day of 3-digit increases
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea counted its 11th straight day of triple-digit daily jumps in coronavirus cases Monday after social distancing restrictions were tightened nationwide. Most of th...
Aug 23, 2020

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Peter MacKay leading after first ballot in Conservative leadership race
OTTAWA - Peter MacKay is leading after the first round in the federal Conservative leadership race. Derek Sloan's name will now be dropped off the ballot and his supporters' votes recounted. More comi...
Aug 23, 2020

Jaroslav Halak makes 35 saves as Bruins down Lightning 3-2 in Game 1
TORONTO - Jaroslav Halak made 35 saves as the Boston Bruins defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Sunday night to grab a 1-0 lead in their second-round series. David Pastrnak and Brad...
Aug 23, 2020

Raptors rout Brooklyn to earn first playoff sweep in franchise history
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The Toronto Raptors completed their first series sweep in franchise playoff history, with a 150-122 rout of the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. They accomplished ...
Aug 23, 2020

Screenwriter John Ridley to write new Batman comic series
LOS ANGELES - John Ridley will write the new Batman comic series with plans of the Dark Knight being a person of colour. The Oscar-winning screenwriter and DC publisher Jim Lee announced plans for Rid...
Aug 23, 2020

2 months after COVID 'dark moment,' Dimitrov wins in return
NEW YORK - Two months after barely being able to walk while ill with COVID-19, Grigor Dimitrov played a professional tennis match at the Western & Southern Open on Sunday and -- while the result w...
Aug 23, 2020

Sato wins 2nd Indianapolis 500 under caution at empty track
INDIANAPOLIS - Takuma Sato snatched a second Indianapolis 500 victory at empty Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday as the Japanese racer held off Scott Dixon and ultimately won under caution. IndyCa...
Aug 23, 2020

Metallica and Three Days Grace to rock PG's Park Drive-In Theatre
PRINCE GEORGE - Enter Sandman.That's right. Metallica will be coming to Prince George on August 29th.Now, it won't be in the flesh. Instead, it will be a part of the Encore Drive-In Nights series, wit...
Aug 23, 2020