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After 250 games for Toronto FC, the fire still burns bright in Michael Bradley
TORONTO - The day after marking his 250th appearance in all competitions for Toronto FC, Michael Bradley was content to reflect on his eight seasons with the MLS club. But the 34-year-old skipper also...
Oct 28, 2021
Yukon to offer booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine starting with people aged 50 and up
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government says booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be available starting Monday for eligible residents aged 50 and up. It says the booster shots will be rolled out in phases...
Oct 28, 2021
Cuomo accused of forcible touching in criminal complaint
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A criminal complaint filed by a police investigator with a court in Albany has accused former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of committing a misdemeanor sex crime, though there were re...
Oct 28, 2021
Canada's newest Supreme Court justice embraces an 'abiding belief in pluralism'
OTTAWA - The newest member of Canada's highest court says the only unifying principle that seems to stitch his life together is an abiding belief in pluralism. Justice Mahmud Jamal says that means fai...
Oct 28, 2021
Navneet Dhaliwal to captain Canada at ICC World Cup Americas Qualifier
TORONTO - Navneet Dhaliwal will captain Canada at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier in Antigua from Nov. 7 to 15. The Canadian men will be joined by Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, t...
Oct 28, 2021
Parents can help hold sports organizations accountable on sexual abuse, say experts
Experts say hockey parents rattled by yet another abuse scandal can press sports organizations about what they're doing to keep young athletes safe. The CEO of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of C...
Oct 28, 2021
Delta, B.C., police charge two after marijuana edibles found in Halloween bags
DELTA, B.C. - Two residents of Delta, B.C., have been charged after an investigation began when parents found marijuana edibles in the Halloween treat bags of two children last year. Police say they h...
Oct 28, 2021
Ontario legislature condemns member's COVID-19 posts, calls for apology
TORONTO - The Ontario legislature unanimously called Thursday on an Independent member who has been publicly opposed to COVID-19 vaccines and pandemic-related lockdowns to apologize for "a string of d...
Oct 28, 2021
Montreal Alouettes to honour former standout defensive lineman John Bowman on weekend
John Bowman will get the chance to formally say good-bye. The Montreal Alouettes will honour their career sacks leader Saturday night during their home game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Bowma...
Oct 28, 2021
Patients and staff at GR Baker Memorial Hospital recover from COVID-19
QUESNEL -The COVID-19 outbreak at GR Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesnel has stabilized.Though Northern Health identified additional COVID-19 cases at the hospital, all five patients and five staff hav...
Oct 28, 2021