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Rookie Biggio hits first homer, drives in three as Blue Jays beat Padres
TORONTO - The good vibrations from the Toronto Raptors historic Eastern Conference championship Saturday night made its way a few blocks to the Rogers Centre on Sunday afternoon. A little more than 14...
May 28, 2019
Halifax police rule out charges after probe of doctor who examined RCMP recruits
Halifax police say no charges will be laid following a probe into allegations of sexual assault against a doctor who examined RCMP recruits over a period spanning several decades. ...
May 28, 2019
Bart Starr, QB who led Packers to greatness, dies at 85
Bart Starr was an ordinary quarterback until teaming with Vince Lombardi on the powerhouse Green Bay Packers teams that ruled the 1960s and ushered in the NFL as America's most popular sport. The quar...
May 28, 2019
Simon Pagenaud wins Indy 500 on Penske's golden anniversary
INDIANAPOLIS - Simon Pagenaud arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this month with his job on the line and rumours swirling around Gasoline Alley that Alexander Rossi could soon replace him at Team ...
May 28, 2019
Young woman killed, teen injured after father sets fire at Calgary home: police
CALGARY - Police in Calgary say a young woman was killed and her teen sister badly injured at the hands of their father who also died in an explosion at their home. Investigators believe Heidar Dehdar...
May 28, 2019
New Brunswick health officials confirm 9th case of measles in province
FREDERICTON - Health officials in New Brunswick have confirmed another case of measles - bringing the total to nine in the Saint John area - and some officials predict the number could go hi...
May 28, 2019
Amazon to release Mindy Kaling's new essay collection
NEW YORK - Mindy Kaling is taking a different path with her next book. The actress and writer plans to release her third collection of essays through Amazon.com's Amazon Original Stories imprint. The ...
May 28, 2019
Warriors' Curry has deep Toronto roots after 18 months in city as a youngster
TORONTO - James Lackey's students at Brampton Christian School will have to forgive him for cheering on Golden State this week as the Toronto Raptors open up the NBA Finals against the Warriors. After...
May 28, 2019
Sask. eliminates provincial cross-border alcohol limits
Bringing back a few extra bottles of wine from B.C. or another case of beer from Alberta will no longer have people risking a fine in Saskatchewan - the province has scrapped its limits on bringing ba...
May 28, 2019 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
MPs demand more federal help as mental-health issues rise on Canada's farms
OTTAWA - Lawmakers are calling on the federal government to better support Canadian farmers who they say are more at risk of mental-health issues like stress, depression and suicidal th...
May 28, 2019