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Roughriders beat Eskimos 23-13, win West Division for first time since 2009
REGINA - Whether he's healthy or not, Cody Fajardo says he'll be ready for the Saskatchewan Roughriders' next game. Thanks to their 23-13 victory over the visiting Edmonton Eskimos, the Riders finishe...
Nov 04, 2019
Blue Jays acquire right-handed pitcher Chase Anderson from Brewers
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Chase Anderson from the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers receive double-A first baseman Chad Spanberger in return. The Blue Jays confir...
Nov 04, 2019
Canucks C Pettersson, Caps LW Vrana, Oilers G Smith named stars of the week
NEW YORK - Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson, Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana and Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith are the NHL's three stars of the week. Pettersson led the NHL ...
Nov 04, 2019
Kasirer praised for keen mind, collegiality at Supreme Court welcoming ceremony
OTTAWA - Colleagues praised Nicholas Kasirer as a nimble legal mind and devoted professional as they welcomed the newest member of the Supreme Court of Canada in a ceremony today. The fluently bilingu...
Nov 04, 2019
SeaBus affected as Metro Vancouver transit strike reaches Day 4 with no talks
VANCOUVER - Job action by Metro Vancouver transit workers is into a fourth day with more sailing cancellations on a pedestrian ferry connecting Vancouver to the North Shore, and a warni...
Nov 04, 2019
Jozy Altidore says it will take a miracle to pay Sunday in MLS Cup final
Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore offered a blunt update Monday on the quad strain that has kept him out of the MLS playoffs. "It's been a while. At this point, it'll take a little bit of a miracl...
Nov 04, 2019
Carol Burnett returning to 'Mad About You' revival
LOS ANGELES - Carol Burnett will be among the familiar faces gracing the "Mad About You" revival. Sony Pictures Television announced Monday that Burnett will reprise her Emmy-winning role as the mothe...
Nov 04, 2019
Elizabeth May resigning as Green party leader, names Jo-Ann Roberts successor
OTTAWA - Elizabeth May has stepped down as the leader of the federal Green party. May told a news conference Monday on Parliament Hill that after 13 years in the job, she's stepping dow...
Nov 04, 2019
Ferrari to launch fashion collaboration with Armani
MILAN - Sportscar maker Ferrari on Monday announced a fashion collaboration with Giorgio Armani as part of its long-promised strategy to squeeze more value out of the storied company's allure. CEO Lou...
Nov 04, 2019
Protests as Spanish king makes key visit to Catalonia
BARCELONA, Spain - About 2,000 protesters wielding Catalan pro-independence symbols and some Spanish republican flags are banging kitchen pots and blocking access to a Barcelona venue where the Spanis...
Nov 04, 2019