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Canadian rugby men return to action in stiff test against World Cup-bound Tonga
Coach Kingsley Jones knows his Canadian team will be in deep water against Tonga on Wednesday night. Which is just what the former Wales captain wants. "That's why we've come here," Jones said Tuesday...
Aug 08, 2023
Bibee pitches 7 strong innings, Guardians edge Blue Jays 1-0
CLEVELAND (AP) - Tanner Bibee pitched seven innings and Ramn Laureano drove in the game's only run in his Cleveland debut, giving the Guardians a 1-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. B...
Aug 08, 2023
Mississippi GOP Gov. Tate Reeves will face Democrat Brandon Presley in the November election
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday won the Republican nomination as he seeks a second term, setting up a general election contest against Democrat Brandon Presley in the hea...
Aug 08, 2023
Voters in Ohio reject GOP-backed proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio voters on Tuesday resoundingly rejected a Republican-backed measure that would have made it more difficult to change the state's constitution, setting up a fall campaign tha...
Aug 08, 2023
Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released
VANCOUVER - The Canada Industrial Relations Board has released the new terms of the agreement that resolved British Columbia's port dispute, including a commitment by employers to train workers to per...
Aug 08, 2023
Yukon community of Mayo under state of emergency due to nearby fire
MAYO, YUKON - The Government of Yukon has declared a state of emergency for the Village of Mayo and the surrounding area due to a wildfire burning nearby. The community of about 450 people has been un...
Aug 08, 2023
Yankees' Boone embarrassed by his theatrical display after ejection
CHICAGO (AP) - Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he felt embarrassed by his theatrical display during an argument with plate umpire Laz Diaz after he was ejected during New York's loss to the Chicago W...
Aug 08, 2023
Virtual reality fire safety program coming to Alberta
DUNMORE, AB - A fire safety program created to give users the ability to make real-life decisions without facing consequences is being implemented in Calgary, before being rolled out to other jurisdic...
Aug 08, 2023
Vintage trailer rally making its second appearance in Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Combine a car meet with camping, and you'll get the vintage trailer rally that is making its way to Medicine Hat. From Aug. 17-20, over 90 trailers are meeting at Gas City Campgroun...
Aug 08, 2023
Blue Jays place Kiermaier on 10-day injured list, call up Lukes in return
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have placed Kevin Kiermaier on the 10-day injured list. The club says the outfield suffered a cut to his right elbow and the move is retroactive to Aug. 7. Keirmaier wa...
Aug 08, 2023