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End of CERB means uncertainty for some, new system for others
OTTAWA - In mid-March, Christine Ilott's manager broke some bad news to her: she was losing her job in live theatre as a result of the pandemic. The 47-year-old went home to her basement apartme...
Sep 27, 2020
The 'relentless underdog': Green Leader Sonia Furstenau ready for uphill battle
Green Leader Sonia Furstenau was driving Monday when she turned on the radio and learned an early election would be called that day in British Columbia. She felt a kind of disappointment that sh...
Sep 27, 2020
Dallas Stars stay alive in Stanley Cup final, beat Tampa Bay 3-2 in double OT
EDMONTON - Corey Perry scored on a goalmouth scramble in double overtime and the Dallas Stars beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Saturday to stay alive in the Stanley Cup final. Perry jamme...
Sep 26, 2020
Biggio and Grichuk homer as Blue Jays beat Orioles 5-2
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Cavan Biggio broke up a no-hit bid with a solo home run in the sixth inning, Randal Grichuk added a three-run shot and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 Saturday nig...
Sep 26, 2020
No. 8 Texas rallies to beat Texas Tech 63-56 in overtime
LUBBOCK, Texas - Sam Ehlinger threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Moore in overtime, sending No. 8 Texas to a wild 63-56 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday that saw the Longhorns rally with two ...
Sep 26, 2020
Trump taps 'eminently qualified' Barrett for Supreme Court
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Saturday, capping a dramatic reshaping of the federal judiciary that will resonate for a generation and th...
Sep 26, 2020
Colorado Rapids, FC Cincinnati report positive COVID-19 tests
Colorado's MLS game against Sporting Kansas City has been postponed after a Rapids player and three staff members tested positive for the coronavirus. Meanwhile, former Toronto FC defender Nick Hagglu...
Sep 26, 2020
El Salvador's next US envoy met Trump at Miss Universe
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador - El Salvador's next ambassador to Washington is someone President Donald Trump might remember from his days as a beauty pageant boss. A photo circulating on social media Fri...
Sep 26, 2020
Colorado Rapids, FC Cincinnati report positive COVID-19 tests
Colorado's MLS game against Sporting Kansas City has been postponed after a Rapids player and three staff members tested positive for the coronavirus. Meanwhile, former Toronto FC defender Nick Hagglu...
Sep 26, 2020
Horgan focuses on health care, industry in northwest B.C. campaign stops
TERRACE, B.C. - Premier John Horgan is campaigning in British Columbia's northwest today with a promise to complete a long-awaited hospital expansion and replacement project. Horgan says a New Democra...
Sep 26, 2020