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NCAA board approves athlete compensation for image, likeness
The NCAA Board of Governors took the first step Tuesday toward allowing amateur athletes to cash in on their fame, voting unanimously to permit them to "benefit from the use of their name, image and l...
Oct 29, 2019
Defenceman Travis Dermott ready to return from injury for Maple Leafs
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have activated Travis Dermott from injured reserve, clearing the way for the defenceman to make his season debut tonight against the Washington Capitals. To make room...
Oct 29, 2019
Actor Jared Padalecki accused in assault at his Austin bar
AUSTIN, Texas - Court documents show that "Supernatural" star Jared Padalecki is accused of assaulting two employees at a downtown Austin bar he owns. An arrest affidavit says officers arrived at the ...
Oct 29, 2019
Toronto Blue Jays acquire ex-Mariners reliever Anthony Bass off waivers
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed right-hander Anthony Bass off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. Fellow right-hander Ryan Dull has been designated for assignment to make room for Bass on ...
Oct 29, 2019
Provincial funding for libraries unchanged in budget
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Medicine Hat Public Library is breathing a sigh of relief after finding out the funding it receives from the province will remain the same this year.During Thursday's budget, it...
Oct 29, 2019 A display in the teen section of the Medicine Hat Public Library is seen on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. - Photo by Colton McKee
Big business makes post-election pitch to incoming federal government
OTTAWA - Big business is adding its voice to a broader call for economy-lifting changes in Canada following an election campaign widely criticized for its dearth of deep policy discussion. T...
Oct 29, 2019
Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe to employ different style than famous politician father
OTTAWA - Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe recognizes he's got some big shoes to fill as a newly elected Bloc Quebecois MP. His win in the federal riding of Lac-Saint-Jean caught the attention of Quebecers...
Oct 29, 2019
For an encore, 'Joker' is No. 1 again at the box office
NEW YORK - Put on a happy face. "Joker" is No. 1 again. Todd Phillip's R-rated comic-book hit regained the top spot at the weekend box office in its fourth week of release, narrowly besting "Maleficen...
Oct 29, 2019
Coal giant Murray Energy seeks bankruptcy protection
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A major U.S. coal mining company is seeking bankruptcy protection, despite a flurry of regulatory breaks that its CEO pushed for - and received - from the Trump administration. Ohi...
Oct 29, 2019
Raptors reward sports science guru McKechnie with VP role, contract extension
TORONTO - From DeMar DeRozan's shoelace to Kawhi Leonard's load management, Toronto Raptors sports science guru Alex McKechnie has earned a reputation for coming up with innovative solutions for rehab...
Oct 29, 2019