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End of an era: Lone peep show in Las Vegas area closes
LAS VEGAS - An adult video and bookstore that's believed to have operated the last remaining peep show in the Las Vegas area has closed, marking the end of an era. Showgirl Video shut down last month ...
Sep 09, 2019
Hamilton Tiger-Cats come off bye week and into an important four-game stretch
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats head into an important four-game stretch following their first of two bye weeks. The East Division-leading Ticats (9-2) visit the Calgary Stampeders (7...
Sep 09, 2019
Toronto FC fullback Richie Laryea turning heads with club and country
The future looked uncertain for Richie Laryea last November when Orlando City SC declined his contract option three seasons after drafting him seventh overall in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft. With his part...
Sep 09, 2019
Former justice Marie Deschamps named to panel overseeing spy agencies
OTTAWA - A former Supreme Court justice has been named to a panel overseeing the country's security agencies. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Marie Deschamps will become a member of the National Se...
Sep 09, 2019
US consumer borrowing posts biggest gain since late 2017
WASHINGTON - Consumer borrowing surged in July at its fastest pace since late 2017, driven by a big jump credit card use. Consumer borrowing increased by $23.3 billion in July after a $13.8 billion ad...
Sep 09, 2019
Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price looking for big things this season
LAVAL, Que. - The Montreal Canadiens' franchise player is ready to win now, even if many fans are looking toward the future. "A lot of guys you see go through their whole careers and not get an o...
Sep 09, 2019
Dark 'Joker' wins top Venice Film Festival prize
Todd Phillips' dark comic book film "Joker" won the Golden Lion Award at the 76th Venice International Film Festival on Saturday and cemented its place as a legitimate contender for the rest of the aw...
Sep 09, 2019
Toronto Wolfpack dispatch Leigh, accuse Centurions of trying to injure
TORONTO - The Wolfpack ran their winning streak to 21 games Saturday, downing Leigh Centurions 46-12 in an ill-tempered game that prompted Toronto coach Brian McDermott to accuse the vi...
Sep 09, 2019
Drake Batherson hoping to earn full-time role with Ottawa Senators
BELLEVILLE, Ont. - After spending last season in the American Hockey League, Drake Batherson feels he's ready to make the jump to the Ottawa Senators. The 21-year-old forward hopes he can convinc...
Sep 09, 2019
Alberta opens public submissions for environmentalist foreign funding inquiry
EDMONTON - The Alberta government has started a website to allow people to submit information to its inquiry into foreign funding of environmental groups. Inquiry commissioner Steve Allan says he is a...
Sep 09, 2019