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Perez looks to Toronto FC to bounce back Saturday after poor midweek showing
Toronto FC Interim coach Javier Perez expects a response from his team Saturday against New York City FC in the wake of a poor performance in a 3-0 midweek loss at Philadelphia. Toronto (3-9-5) saw it...
Aug 06, 2021

Signature Dish: Extreme Eatery's A-B-C Burger
NANAIMO - A blend of some unique ingredients has created one of the Island's most impressive chicken burgers.The A-B-C Burger at Extreme Eatery in Parksville is a great balance between sweet and salty...
Aug 06, 2021

Alberta Premier says he won't 'take a lecture' from federal health minister on COVID
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he won't "take a lecture" from federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu on how to handle COVID-19. Hajdu earlier penned a letter to her Alberta counterpart sayin...
Aug 06, 2021

Taxpayers’ ombudsperson investigates CRA targeting of Muslim-led charities
OTTAWA - Taxpayers' ombudsperson Franois Boileau will investigate the concerns of Muslim charities and other charities led by people of colour about being inappropriately targeted for audits. Boileau ...
Aug 06, 2021

Edmonton Oilers ink Darnell Nurse to long-term extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers say they have signed defenceman, and alternate captain, Darnell Nurse to an eight-year contract extension. The contract has an average annual value of US$9.25 million an...
Aug 06, 2021

Official: Offensive coming against Tigray forces in Ethiopia
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Ethiopia's spreading Tigray conflict faces a fresh wave of fighting as an Amhara regional official says Amhara forces will launch an offensive on Saturday against Tigray forces w...
Aug 06, 2021

Gym owner pleads guilty to assaulting officer in Jan. 6 riot
A New Jersey gym owner on Friday became the first person to plead guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Scott Fairlamb's deal with federal prosecut...
Aug 06, 2021

Vancouver Whitecaps announce pair of deals, look to bolster backline
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have announced a pair of deals as they look to bolster their squad. The club says it has signed experienced defender Florian Jungwirth from the San Diego Earthquake...
Aug 06, 2021

Edmonton Elks cancel walkthrough due to COVID-19 protocols
EDMONTON - Officials with the Edmonton Elks say the team has cancelled its scheduled walkthrough and media availability due to COVID-19 protocols. The team did not elaborate, but say in a brief statem...
Aug 06, 2021

B.C. privacy watchdog investigating federal Liberals over facial recognition software
OTTAWA - British Columbia's privacy watchdog is launching an investigation into the federal Liberal party's use of facial recognition technology to pick candidates for the next election. B.C. informat...
Aug 06, 2021