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Back at US Open, Serena beats Sharapova for 19th time in row
NEW YORK - Serena Williams was not about to let Maria Sharapova make a match of this. So facing a break point early in the second set, Williams conjured up a backhand passing shot so good, so powerful...
Aug 28, 2019
Evan Bush, Impact beat Whitecaps to jump back into seventh in East
MONTREAL - Evan Bush made six saves, including one from the penalty spot, as the Montreal Impact came from behind to defeat the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 on a rainy Wednesday night at Saputo Stadium. Ma...
Aug 28, 2019
Joyce, Freeman homer as Braves top Blue Jays 9-4 for series split
TORONTO - Matt Joyce homered as part of a five-run second inning, then added an RBI single in the seventh as the Atlanta Braves downed the Toronto Blue Jays 9-4 on Wednesday to split th...
Aug 28, 2019
Economy, health care focus of televised Manitoba leaders debate
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Progressive Conservative Leader Brian Pallister was the target as the leaders of the province's main political parties faced off in a televised debate. Pallister was questioned by ...
Aug 28, 2019
About 56,000 fish now upstream of landslide in B.C.'s Fraser River
LILLOOET, B.C. - About 56,000 fish have made it past a disastrous landslide in British Columbia's Fraser River as crews continue to work to clear debris and find other ways to transport salmon to...
Aug 28, 2019
Federal investment in southern Alberta rail lines applauded by local community
FOREMOST, AB - Rail service in the County of 40 Mile and County of Warner will be receiving some major upgrades, thanks to millions in funding from the federal government.Earlier this week, the Libera...
Aug 28, 2019 Photo courtesy of Scott Roblin
Chickens and roosters found in Medicine Hat and Redcliff yards
MEDICINE HAT, AB - There was a mystery today in our area, and it remains unsolved. Several live chickens and roosters have been popping up in Medicine Hat and Redcliff, with several residents posting ...
Aug 28, 2019 A rooster is seen in a Medicine Hat yard
Health Canada recalls water bottles due to choking hazard
OTTAWA, ON. - Health Canada has issued a recall of water bottles manufactured by Contigo that pose a choking hazard to children.The recall, issued Tuesday, involves Contigo Kids Cleanable water bottle...
Aug 28, 2019 Examples of the recalled Contigo Water Bottles (Health Canada handout)
Jessica Berman ready to lead by example and mentor as NLL's deputy commissioner
Jessica Berman is ready to lead by example and continue a cycle of mentorship that she has benefited from throughout her career. Berman was named the National Lacrosse League's deputy commissioner and...
Aug 28, 2019
MSNBC's O'Donnell: I shouldn't have reported Trump story
NEW YORK - MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell says he made an "error in judgment" in reporting a story about President Donald Trump's finances based on a single source. O'Donnell's tweet on Wednesday came aft...
Aug 28, 2019