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Knicks extend winning streak to 9, beat Raptors 120-103
NEW YORK - Julius Randle had 31 points and 10 rebounds, RJ Barrett added 25 points and 12 boards, and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 120-103 on Saturday for their ninth straight victory....
Apr 24, 2021
Rates of hospitalization, ICU admission from COVID-19 rising across Canada: Tam
OTTAWA - Canada's Chief Public Health officer says the latest national data shows an ongoing rise in severe illness from COVID-19 is continuing to strain the country's health-care systems and workers....
Apr 24, 2021
Toronto FC looks to finish deal for Venezuelan international winger Yeferson Soteldo
Toronto FC has come to an agreement to land Venezuelan international winger Yeferson Soteldo as its third designated player, according to several sources.Major League Soccer and TFC have finalized a t...
Apr 24, 2021
Young Canadian back Quinn Ngawati enjoying life in Major League Rugby
Just 21, Victoria's Quinn Ngawati has already played professionally in both of rugby's codes, worn the Maple Leaf, had a franchise fold under him and moved continents during a pandemic.There has been ...
Apr 24, 2021
The world isolates. A New Zealand band plays to 50,000 fans
AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Singer Matiu Walters grinned as he gazed out over 50,000 damp but delirious fans and said those magic words: "So, what's up Eden Park?" While much of the world remains hunkered...
Apr 24, 2021
Budget first small step in long, expensive path to upgrading North American defences
OTTAWA - It was only a few lines in the federal budget, and the money involved represents a rounding error in the overall scheme of things. For defence officials and experts who have been sounding the...
Apr 24, 2021
Out of the cave: French isolation study ends after 40 days
LOMBRIVES CAVE, France - Ever wonder what it would feel like to unplug from a hyperconnected world and hide away in a cave for a few weeks? Fifteen people in France found out. After 40 days in volunta...
Apr 24, 2021
Families separated by India, Pakistan flight suspensions worry about loved ones
Pankaj Kumar's wife, who is five-and-a-half months pregnant, was booked on a flight to Canada from India on Sunday. Now Kumar said his wife, Rupakshi Sharma, will be stuck in Punjab due to the federal...
Apr 24, 2021
2021 Canadian Census going online
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Canadians will soon be getting their census reminders.The 2021 Canadian Census follows the last country-wide population count in 2016.Geoff Bowlbe, director general responsible for th...
Apr 24, 2021
Out of the cave: French isolation study ends after 40 days
LOMBRIVES CAVE, France - Ever wonder what it would feel like to unplug from a hyperconnected world and hide away in a cave for a few weeks? Fifteen people in France found out. After 40 days in volunta...
Apr 24, 2021