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Star Trek actor wishes B.C. premier 'warp speed' recovery after biopsy surgery
VICTORIA - British Columbia's premier, a "Star Trek" fan and self-professed member of the New Democrats' "Geek Caucus," has received well wishes from a Starfleet captain ahead of undergoing biopsy sur...
Oct 29, 2021
Star Trek actor wishes B.C. premier 'warp speed' recovery after biopsy surgery
VICTORIA - British Columbia's premier, a "Star Trek" fan and self-professed member of the New Democrats' "Geek Caucus," has received well wishes from a Starfleet captain ahead of undergoing biopsy sur...
Oct 29, 2021
OverActive Media plans for lakefront entertainment venue take a step forward
TORONTO - OverActive Media has moved a step closer to getting its plan for a new entertainment venue at Toronto's Exhibition Place off the ground. The esports and entertainment company got the green l...
Oct 29, 2021
Alouettes look for fifth straight win, playoff clinch, in clash with Roughriders
MONTREAL - With a win on Saturday against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Montreal Alouettes could punch their ticket to the 2021 CFL playoffs - but the team is already looking further. "I'd be lyin...
Oct 29, 2021
Saudi Arabia orders Lebanese ambassador to leave kingdom
BEIRUT (AP) - Saudi Arabia on Friday ordered the Lebanese ambassador to the kingdom to leave the country within 48 hours and stopped all imports from Lebanon, a response to comments by a Lebanese mini...
Oct 29, 2021
Real estate board reports Metro Vancouver's Q2 commercial sales strongest since 2017
VANCOUVER - The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says commercial real estate sales remained strong through the second quarter of this year, reaching levels not seen since 2017. A statement from ...
Oct 29, 2021
Letitia James announces she will run for New York governor
NEW YORK (AP) - New York Attorney General Letitia James formally announced Friday that she is running for governor, a widely anticipated move from the woman who oversaw an investigation into allegatio...
Oct 29, 2021
NHL says it will not discipline Jets GM Cheveldayoff in Blackhawks scandal
NEW YORK - NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Friday that the league will not discipline Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff, saying he is not responsible for the Chicago Blackhawks' hand...
Oct 29, 2021
Blackhawks ask Hall of Fame to cover assistant's name on Cup
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz wants the Hockey Hall of Fame to cover the name of an assistant coach engraved on the Stanley Cup after the assistant was accused of sexually assaul...
Oct 29, 2021
Toronto Argonauts can earn East Division playoff spot with home win over B.C. Lions
TORONTO - MacLeod Bethel-Thompson has a rather unique explanation for the Toronto Argonauts success this season at BMO Field. Dirt, grass and worms. "I think it's really the connection with the real d...
Oct 29, 2021