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Aced out: Scherzer scratched, Nats fall behind Astros 3-2
WASHINGTON - Max Scherzer walked stiffly into the interview room, a bandage on the back of the Washington star pitcher's neck telegraphing trouble. He had hoped to beat the Astros for the second time ...
Oct 29, 2019
Alberta tables climate plan for industry; retains key parts of old legislation
EDMONTON - Alberta has introduced a new climate plan for the province's big greenhouse gas emitters that it says will achieve similar emissions cuts as the former NDP government's plan and at less cos...
Oct 29, 2019 (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
NCAA board approves athlete compensation for image, likeness
The NCAA 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 likeness." The natio...
Oct 29, 2019
Police: Man caught after robbing bank in front of officer
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Authorities in Maryland say a man suspected of several bank robberies was arrested after he robbed a bank in front of an off-duty police officer. News outlets report 51-year-old Fletc...
Oct 29, 2019
Protesters against Quebec's secularism law say they're not giving up
MONTREAL - Protesters against Quebec's secularism law said Sunday that they aren't giving up the fight to overturn Bill 21, with or without politicians on their side. As a cold rain fell, do...
Oct 29, 2019
Feds step up court fight to protect spy-related info in official-secrets case
OTTAWA - The federal government is ramping up its court fight to keep a lid on documents detailing clandestine Canadian surveillance efforts. Government lawyers are appealing a Fed...
Oct 29, 2019
Tracy Fleury wins Masters curling title for first-ever Grand Slam victory
NORTH BAY, Ont. - Regina's Matt Dunstone toppled Brad Gushue of St. John's N.L., 8-5 on Sunday to capture the Masters men's title for his first victory on the Grand Slam of Curling tour. Dunstone scor...
Oct 29, 2019
Los Angeles prosecutors reject Kevin Spacey sex battery case
Los Angeles prosecutors have rejected a sexual battery case against Kevin Spacey because the accuser has died. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office announced the decision Tuesday. The cas...
Oct 29, 2019
Actor Lorne Cardinal speaks to Medicine Hat students about breaking down barriers
Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Public School Division is hosting actor Lorne Cardinal this week as part of their annual First Nations, Mtis and Inuit (FNMI) Guest Speaker Series. The school divis...
Oct 29, 2019 Canadian actor Lorne Cardinal speaking to Dr.Roy Wilson students (Photo by Ross Lavigne)
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