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Zindzi Mandela, daughter of Nelson and Winnie, dies at 59
JOHANNESBURG - Zindzi Mandela, the daughter of South African anti-apartheid leaders Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, has died aged 59. State television South African Broadcasting Corporat...
Jul 13, 2020
As postponed NHL season resumes, some fans say the lure of parties will be strong
EDMONTON - As hockey fans gear up for a truncated season to begin next month, some in Canada's two "hub cities" say the temptation to celebrate - and flout physical distancing guidelines - may prove t...
Jul 13, 2020
As postponed NHL season resumes, some fans say the lure of parties will be strong
EDMONTON - As hockey fans gear up for a truncated season to begin next month, some in Canada's two "hub cities" say the temptation to celebrate - and flout physical distancing guidelines - may prove t...
Jul 13, 2020
N.W.T. ignored in Alberta monitoring suspension despite agreement: leaked emails
EDMONTON - Alberta suspended environmental monitoring for oilsands companies without notifying the Northwest Territories, despite a legally binding agreement to do so. The omission is revealed in a se...
Jul 13, 2020
Reports: Washington to shed 'Redskins' name Monday
ASHBURN, Va. - Washington's NFL team will get rid of the name 'Redskins' on Monday, according to multiple reports. It's unclear when a new name will be revealed for one of the league's oldest franchis...
Jul 12, 2020
Reports: Washington to shed 'Redskins' name Monday
ASHBURN, Va. - Washington's NFL team will get rid of the name 'Redskins' on Monday, according to multiple reports. It's unclear when a new name will be revealed for one of the league's oldest franchis...
Jul 12, 2020
Dubas impressed by Leafs' commitment heading into camp; Matthews ready for camp
TORONTO - Kyle Dubas could only watch as his Maple Leafs went through their paces the last few weeks. Phase 2 of the NHL's return-to-play protocol featured voluntary on- and off-ice workouts with...
Jul 12, 2020
Pace, health, return to winning form the goals at Flames training camp, says GM
CALGARY - Proper pacing, staying disease-free and being ready to beat the Winnipeg Jets when the NHL reboots is the balancing act at Calgary Flames training camp, according to the ...
Jul 12, 2020
Blue Jays Travis Shaw offers mea culpa on COVID-19 tweets, says they were "tone-deaf"
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Travis Shaw has apologized for a series of tweets where he criticized COVID-19 rules and the team's plan to enforce a closed environment at Rogers Centre and adjoining hote...
Jul 12, 2020
Conservatives call for Trudeau to testify at committee on WE Charity deal
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives are planning to call Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to testify before a parliamentary committee on his government's decision to have WE Charity administer a $900-mill...
Jul 12, 2020