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In the news today, Aug. 13
Five stories in the news for Tuesday, Aug. 13 --- TRUDEAU, TORONTO MAYOR TO DISCUSS GUN VIOLENCE Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the mayor of Toronto will meet today to discuss the recent ...
Aug 13, 2019
Calgary Zoo keeps unhatched king penguin chick alive by patching cracked egg
CALGARY - Zookeepers in Calgary have rescued an unhatched penguin chick after patching its badly damaged shell with pieces of another egg. The Calgary Zoo says in a news release that animal care ...
Aug 13, 2019
Banks' late TD grab rallies Hamilton Tiger-Cats past B.C. Lions 35-34
HAMILTON - Once again, diminutive Brandon Banks stood tall for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Dane Evans hit Banks on a 23-yard scoring strike with 1:02 remaining to rally Hamilton to a thrilling 35-34...
Aug 12, 2019
Brandon Drury hits first career grand slam in Blue Jays' 19-4 rout of Rangers
TORONTO - Brandon Drury hit a grand slam as part of an eight-run fourth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays cruised past the visiting Texas Rangers 19-4 on Monday night. Justin Smoak, Randal Grichuk and D...
Aug 12, 2019
Cyrus and Hemsworth split after less than year of marriage
LOS ANGELES - Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have separated after less than a year of marriage. A representative for the singer said Saturday the pair decided a break was best while they focus on "the...
Aug 12, 2019
Toronto FC settles for home tie against Orlando
TORONTO - Turning a losing result into a draw typically would be cause for celebration. But with nine games remaining in the regular season and just three at home, Toronto FC wasn't smi...
Aug 12, 2019
Youngest victim of California mass shooting laid to rest
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The youngest victim of a mass shooting at a California food festival who loved comic books and listening to romantic ballads by his favourite artist was laid to rest Monday. About 3...
Aug 12, 2019
'Black-ish' creator Kenya Barris divorcing wife of 20 years
LOS ANGELES - Kenya Barris, creator of the sitcom "black-ish," has filed for divorce from his wife of 20 years, Dr. Rania "Rainbow" Barris. Los Angeles Superior Court documents show that Kenya Barris ...
Aug 12, 2019
Family Leisure Centre pool to close for maintenance later this week
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Medicine Hat's most well-used pool will be closing down for the next two weeks as annual maintenance gets underway.The Kinsmen Aquatic Park at the Family Leisure Centre will officia...
Aug 12, 2019 Photo courtesy of Colton McKee
Hodgins sitting T48 at Canadian Junior Championship
HARTLAND, AB - Medicine Hat's Ryan Hodgins signed off on an opening-round 72 to sit in a tie for 48th at the Canadian Junior Boys Golf Championships at Covered Bridge Golf and Country Club.At even par...
Aug 12, 2019 Ryan Hodgins hits a chip-shot at the 2019 Alberta Junior Boys Championship at Highwood Golf and Country Club in High River.