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Maine to allow ranked votes in general presidential election
PORTLAND, Maine - Maine moved ahead Friday with plans to become the first state to allow voters to rank candidates in a general presidential election. Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, said she'll allow a...
Sep 08, 2019
Glasnow strikes out 5 in return, Rays beat sinking Blue Jays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Tyler Glasnow struck out five over two innings in his return from a four-month layoff caused by a strained right forearm, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Toronto 8-3 Sunday to compl...
Sep 08, 2019
Andreescu's coach knows Canadian needs to play 'complete match' in final
NEW YORK - Before the U.S. Open began, Patrick Mouratoglou predicted Bianca Andreescu would be in the final. He was right. Serena Williams's coach also is confident the rising Canadian tennis star wil...
Sep 08, 2019
The Mooch's Trump tips for the next PM: keep a low profile, exercise restraint
TORONTO - Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci has a couple of tips for the next prime minister of Canada on how to deal with Donald Trump: stay out of his field of vision and...
Sep 08, 2019
Struggling Redblacks look to turn struggling season around against Argos
OTTAWA - With eight games remaining, the struggling Ottawa Redblacks know time is running short to turn the season around and make a run at the playoffs. Coming off a bye week, the Redblacks (3-7) see...
Sep 08, 2019
Scheer promises to create 'Canada Cyber Safe' certification for digital products
MONTREAL - Conservative party Leader Andrew Scheer is trying to reassure Canadians that if elected, his government would better protect their personal information following recent high-profile se...
Sep 08, 2019
Canadian athletes cheering on Andreescu as teen prepares for U.S. Open final
Kia Nurse hasn't had to leave her New York apartment to find top-notch entertainment this week. The Canadian basketball star, who plays for the New York Liberty of the WNBA, has found herself glued to...
Sep 08, 2019
Nick Suzuki determined to make Montreal Canadiens after productive off-season
BELLEVILLE, Ont. - After being traded twice in two different leagues, Nick Suzuki is determined to crack the Montreal Canadiens roster. The 20-year-old forward is competing in a rookie showc...
Sep 08, 2019
Uncertainty over start date, debates ratchet up pre-election angst
OTTAWA - A campaign that could start at any time and a debate schedule that is itself the subject of debate intensified pre-election jitters in Ottawa going into the weekend. Observers are keenly...
Sep 08, 2019
Health Canada eyes private-sector cash to fund opioids solution
OTTAWA - Health Canada is hoping to use private-sector dollars to fight opioid addiction because "conventional efforts are not enough" to address the national health crisis, newly ...
Sep 08, 2019