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Georgia governor tests negative for COVID-19 after exposure
ATLANTA - Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp tested negative for COVID-19 after having had "direct exposure" to someone who tested positive, but he is quarantining as a precaution, according to a stat...
Oct 30, 2020
Woodbine Mile champion Starship Jubilee will be heading to Breeders' Cup at Keeneland
TORONTO - Starship Jubilee has made a career of exceeding expectations. In 2017, Tino Attard claimed the then four-year-old filly for $16,000 with the intention of breeding her. But she's continually ...
Oct 30, 2020
Citing medical advice, Canada Soccer opts to skip November match windows
TORONTO - In the wake of calling off a proposed October women's camp in England this month, Canada Soccer has opted not to summon the men for November's match window. In both cases, the governing body...
Oct 30, 2020
Toronto FC needs maximum points and help elsewhere in Supporters' Shield bid
With two games remaining in the regular season, Toronto FC needs maximum points and a little help from elsewhere if it hopes to lift the Supporters' Shield. Philadelphia (13-3-5) has taken the pole po...
Oct 30, 2020
Former MP Rob Anders accused of not reporting $750K in income for tax purposes
CALGARY - Tax authorities allege former Conservative MP Rob Anders failed to report more than $750,000 in net income over five years, court documents show. Anders faces five charges, including t...
Oct 30, 2020
World champion backstroker Kylie Masse racing again after pandemic layoff
World champion backstroker Kylie Masse dubbed her first races in over seventh months "interesting." The 24-year-old from LaSalle, Ont., is competing for the Toronto Titans in Budapest, Hungary, in Int...
Oct 30, 2020
Raptors support NBA investigation into assault charges against guard Davis
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors say they will fully support the NBA's investigation into the arrest of guard Terence Davis on assault charges. The team commented publicly on the issue for the first time...
Oct 30, 2020
Premiers call on PM to schedule meeting on health funding without delay
OTTAWA - Canada's premiers are growing impatient with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's failure to schedule a meeting to discuss their demand for at least $28 billion more each year for health care. Tru...
Oct 30, 2020
Community Service Building finally opens to help vulnerable people living on Nanaimo streets
NANAIMO - The doors are finally open at a safe space for Nanaimo's homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic.The first women from Nanaimo's streets started moving into the Community Services Building on P...
Oct 30, 2020
No bodychecking allowed in upcoming Ontario Hockey League season
TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League will not have bodychecking this coming season.Lisa MacLeod, Ontario's minister of sport, confirmed the decision on Friday afternoon.She said that removing purposefu...
Oct 30, 2020