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AP source: Blue Jays reach deal with pitcher Kevin Gausman
TORONTO (AP) - The Toronto Blue Jays have reached an agreement with right-hander Kevin Gausman on a five-year, $110 million contract, pending a physical, a person familiar with the deal told The Assoc...
Nov 28, 2021
Toronto tops Ducks, ties team mark for consecutive road wins
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Michael Bunting, Alexander Kerfoot and William Nylander each had a goal and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs tied a franchise record with their seventh straight road victo...
Nov 28, 2021
Brad Marchand, Linus Ullmark carry Bruins past Canucks 3-2
BOSTON (AP) - Brad Marchand scored the tying goal on a power play in the third period and set-up David Pastrnak's go-ahead score, helping the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks ...
Nov 28, 2021
Omicron response should focus on global vaccine equity, not travel bans: scientists
As Canada confirms its first cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, scientists say banning travellers from southern African countries in an effort to curb its importation is wishful thinking that coul...
Nov 28, 2021
Reports: MVP finalist Semien signs seven-year deal with Texas Rangers
American League MVP finalist Marcus Semien has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Texas Rangers, according to multiple media reports. ESPN reported the deal to be worth US$175 million over seven...
Nov 28, 2021
Dogs trained to comfort nervous people, help kids get COVID-19 vaccines
OTTAWA - Children turning up for their COVID-19 vaccine in Quebec last Friday were surprised to find not just the promise of a sticker at the end of the ordeal, but a waggy-tailed dog eager to be pett...
Nov 28, 2021
Seldom-used veteran guard Dragic leaves Raptors due to a "personal matter"
TORONTO - Goran Dragic has left the Toronto Raptors due to a personal matter. The Raptors announced prior to Sunday's tipoff against the visiting Boston Celtics that the seldom-used guard, acquired al...
Nov 28, 2021
Ticats defence stellar in 23-12 East Division semifinal victory over Montreal
HAMILTON - Brandon Banks and Don Jackson scored touchdowns as an opportunistic Hamilton Tiger-Cats squad defeated the Montreal Alouettes 23-12 in the East Division semifinal on a snowy Sunday afternoo...
Nov 28, 2021
B.C. set to use Alert Ready system when next storm strikes in days ahead
VICTORIA - British Columbia says it's prepared to use a national emergency alert system should the third in a trio of ongoing storms pose a risk to life and safety in the coming days. Alert Ready is a...
Nov 28, 2021
B.C. set to use Alert Ready system when next storm strikes in days ahead
VICTORIA - British Columbia says it's prepared to use a national emergency alert system should the third in a trio of ongoing storms pose a risk to life and safety in the coming days. Alert Ready is a...
Nov 28, 2021