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Jays series in doubt after two Phillies staff members test positive for COVID-19
The Toronto Blue Jays' upcoming series in Philadelphia is in doubt after the Phillies reported that two staff members tested positive for COVID-19. The team said all activity at Citizens Bank Park has...
Jul 30, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to testify today on WE Charity controversy
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau will be in the hot seat today for a rare prime ministerial appearance at a House of Commons committee, facing questions about his role in the simmering controversy involving th...
Jul 30, 2020
Quebec judge who asked woman to remove hijab in court to offer apology
MONTREAL - A Quebec judge who refused to allow a Muslim woman to appear in court wearing a hijab in 2015 will apologize. In an undated notice published online, the province's judic...
Jul 30, 2020
Full appeals court to review dismissal of Flynn case
WASHINGTON - A federal appeals court said it plans to review a decision ordering the dismissal of the Justice Department's case against former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn. The action...
Jul 30, 2020
Cyclist suffers serious head injuries in collision with SUV in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service are continuing to look into a collision that resulted in a cyclist being taken to hospital with serious injuries.It occurred at approximately 7:30 pm on Wedn...
Jul 30, 2020
Hinshaw, LaGrange answer public’s questions on return to school plans
Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Education Minister Adriana LaGrange held a Q&A session Tuesday evening to answer questions and address concerns from the public over...
Jul 30, 2020
Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain dies at 74
ATLANTA - Herman Cain, former Republican presidential candidate and former CEO of a major pizza chain who went on to become an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump, has died of complications fro...
Jul 30, 2020
Keefe, Tortorella set to match wits as Maple Leafs prepare to meet Blue Jackets
TORONTO - Sheldon Keefe didn't play for long under John Tortorella in Tampa Bay - just 93 of his 125 NHL games. A high-scoring junior winger, Keefe was out the door by the time his...
Jul 30, 2020
Criminal case opened against FIFA president Gianni Infantino
GENEVA - A criminal case against FIFA president Gianni Infantino was opened Thursday by a Swiss special prosecutor, plunging the soccer body into a new scandal. FIFA said it and Infantino will co-oper...
Jul 30, 2020
Few regrets for Toronto's 1st Black police chief, but criticism tails Saunders
TORONTO - Ask the outgoing head of the country's largest municipal police force about defunding or cuts to its $1-billion budget, and the response reflects typical disdain for what he views as slogane...
Jul 30, 2020