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FC Cincinnati fires coach Jaap Stam, former TFC player Tyrone Marshall takes over
CINCINNATI - FC Cincinnati, Toronto FC's opponent at BMO Field on Wednesday, has fired head coach Jaap Stam. Tyrone Marshall, a former TFC player who had been serving as coach of Cincinnati's under-19...
Sep 27, 2021

Many Raptors getting first taste of home as training camp begins in Toronto
TORONTO - While Toronto Raptors are finally back home, many players are getting their first taste of life in the city. The Raptors opened their training camp at home today after being based south of t...
Sep 27, 2021

Taliban, ex-Afghan government dispute ends with no UN speech
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The dispute between Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers and its former government over who should speak at the United Nations' annual meeting of world leaders finally has an answer:...
Sep 27, 2021

B.C. Vaccine Card requirement as only acceptable proof of vaccine starts today
VICTORIA - Starting today, the only acceptable proof of vaccination in British Columbia to dine at restaurants and attend indoor recreational events is the B.C. Vaccine Card. The government says the t...
Sep 27, 2021

China: 2 Canadians in prisoner swap freed for health reasons
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Two Canadians detained in late 2019 who were allowed to return to Canada in a prisoner swap were released on bail for health reasons, China's Foreign Ministry said Monday. A mini...
Sep 27, 2021

Vancouver Park Board considers ban on feeding any wild animal, bird, in city parks
VANCOUVER - Park board commissioners in Vancouver are preparing to vote on a proposal that could impose stiff fines for feeding any type of wildlife in city parks. Commissioners are considering amendm...
Sep 27, 2021

Construction starts on Gabriola Island skateboard park
GABRIOLA ISLAND - Vastly improved recreational amenities on Gabriola Island in recent years will soon take another step forward.The Regional District of Nanaimo announced construction on the highly an...
Sep 27, 2021

Scientists: Spanish volcano has entered 'low activity' phase
LA PALMA, Canary Islands (AP) - A Spanish island volcano that has buried more than 500 buildings and displaced over 6,000 people since it erupted last week stopped releasing large clouds of ashes and ...
Sep 27, 2021

Strong quake hits Greek island of Crete; 1 dead, 9 injured
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of at least 5.8 struck the Greek island of Crete on Monday, killing one person and injuring several others, while damaging homes and ch...
Sep 27, 2021

Toronto Blue Jays in thick of playoff race entering final week of regular season
TORONTO - After a busy off-season with some big-name signings, the Toronto Blue Jays began the regular season feeling bullish about their chances of a playoff return. Entering the final week of the 20...
Sep 27, 2021