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B.C.'s top doctor emotional in offering condolences to families of dead
VICTORIA - British Columbia recorded 46 more deaths over the last three days, its highest number of fatalities for that time period. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry became emotional Monday ...
Nov 30, 2020
Forge FC just one win away from booking ticket to CONCACAF Champions League
After a season that has taken it from Hamilton to Charlottetown, El Salvador and Panama, Forge FC hopes the Dominican Republic is the last stop on the way to the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League. ...
Nov 30, 2020
Trump science adviser Scott Atlas leaving White House job
WASHINGTON - Dr. Scott Atlas, a science adviser to President Donald Trump who was skeptical of measures to control the coronavirus outbreak, is leaving his White House post. A White House official con...
Nov 30, 2020
MLSE cuts salaries for full-time staff, extends management and executive reductions
TORONTO, S.D. - Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment says it is cutting the salaries of up to one quarter of its full-time staff, and extending salary reductions for senior management and executives to...
Nov 30, 2020
Island Health records 58 new COVID-19 cases, 46 dead across B.C. over weekend
NANAIMO - Island Health shattered its record for new cases over a weekend, while B.C. had its deadliest weekend of the pandemic to date.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed 58 new case...
Nov 30, 2020
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League calls off games until January because of COVID-19
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League says it will not hold any games until early January because of COVID-19 issues.The major junior league announced Monday it will suspend all activities from Tuesda...
Nov 30, 2020
Powell says pace of economic improvement has moderated
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says that the pace of improvement in the economy has moderated in recent months with future prospects remaining "extraordinarily uncertain." In rema...
Nov 30, 2020
Toronto FC looks for new designated player, opts not to pick up Piatti option
TORONTO - Barring a new agreement, Toronto FC is parting ways with designated player Pablo Piatti. The MLS club says it is not exercising the option on the Argentine midfielder who joined Toronto in F...
Nov 30, 2020
Whitecaps exercise options on seven players, 'continuing discussions' with Montero
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps are hanging on to several of their young players and continuing contract talks with two veterans. The club announced Monday that it has exercised options for seven ...
Nov 30, 2020
Former quarterback Brad Sinopoli can appreciate challenges Hinton faced with Broncos
Ottawa Redblacks receiver Brad Sinopoli fully understands the challenge Kendall Hinton faced Sunday with the Denver Broncos.The NFL club activated the rookie receiver from the practice roster to becom...
Nov 30, 2020