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After 250 games for Toronto FC, the fire still burns bright in Michael Bradley
TORONTO - The day after marking his 250th appearance in all competitions for Toronto FC, Michael Bradley was content to reflect on his eight seasons with the MLS club. But the 34-year-old skipper also...
Oct 28, 2021
Yukon to offer booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine starting with people aged 50 and up
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government says booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be available starting Monday for eligible residents aged 50 and up. It says the booster shots will be rolled out in phases...
Oct 28, 2021
Online auction raises nearly $4,000 for local woman diagnosed with cancer
Sheri Meston, assistant general manager at the Canalta Hotel in Melfort was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago and has since been unable to work, due to complications with her treatments.Because o...
Oct 28, 2021
Cuomo accused of forcible touching in criminal complaint
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A criminal complaint filed by a police investigator with a court in Albany has accused former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of committing a misdemeanor sex crime, though there were re...
Oct 28, 2021
Canada's newest Supreme Court justice embraces an 'abiding belief in pluralism'
OTTAWA - The newest member of Canada's highest court says the only unifying principle that seems to stitch his life together is an abiding belief in pluralism. Justice Mahmud Jamal says that means fai...
Oct 28, 2021
Armed robbery results in prison sentence, after accused expresses desire to settle matters
One day after firing his lawyer, a man responsible for an armed robbery in Prince Albert received a four year prison sentence.Keith Henderson, 32, appeared by video Wednesday at Prince Albert Provinci...
Oct 28, 2021
Navneet Dhaliwal to captain Canada at ICC World Cup Americas Qualifier
TORONTO - Navneet Dhaliwal will captain Canada at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier in Antigua from Nov. 7 to 15. The Canadian men will be joined by Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, t...
Oct 28, 2021
Parents can help hold sports organizations accountable on sexual abuse, say experts
Experts say hockey parents rattled by yet another abuse scandal can press sports organizations about what they're doing to keep young athletes safe. The CEO of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of C...
Oct 28, 2021
Dance Connection joins studios across province for #SKdancestogether
North Battleford's Dance Connection has joined the virtual dance movement across the province.Dance studios throughout Saskatchewan teamed up this week to take part in #SKdancestogether, an event link...
Oct 28, 2021
Ontario legislature condemns member's COVID-19 posts, calls for apology
TORONTO - The Ontario legislature unanimously called Thursday on an Independent member who has been publicly opposed to COVID-19 vaccines and pandemic-related lockdowns to apologize for "a string of d...
Oct 28, 2021