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Saudi Arabia: Drone attacks knocked out half its oil supply
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Yemen's Houthi rebels launched drone attacks on the world's largest oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia and a major oil field Saturday, sparking huge fires and haltin...
Sep 16, 2019
Mike Reilly dominant as B.C. Lions down Ottawa Redblacks 29-5
VANCOUVER - Duron Carter says it was simply time for his B.C. Lions to get a win on Friday. "We have the weapons on offence. Everybody knows what we can do individually," the wide receiver said after ...
Sep 15, 2019
Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy as part of settlement
Purdue Pharma, the company that made billions selling the prescription painkiller OxyContin, filed for bankruptcy in White Plains, New York, days after reaching a tentative settlement with many of the...
Sep 15, 2019
Bo Bichette hits walk-off homer in 12th, Jays beat Yankees 6-5
TORONTO - Blue Jays rookie Bo Bichette was so confident of hitting his first career walk-off home run, he predicted as much moments before his 12th inning heroics against the New York Yankees on Frida...
Sep 15, 2019
Update: Scheer 'optimistic' Tories can reclaim Okanagan riding; announces tax credits
UpdateConservative leader Andrew Scheer was in Lake Country this morning promising tax credits for children's programs, if his party wins the upcoming election.Under the Children's Fitness Tax Credit,...
Sep 15, 2019
Police: Rock star Ric Ocasek found dead in NYC apartment
NEW YORK - Ric Ocasek, famed frontman for The Cars rock band, has been found dead in a Manhattan apartment. The New York City police department said officers responding to a 911 call found the 75-year...
Sep 15, 2019
Cycling journey to help kids comes to an end
A team of 27 riders has completed a ten-day, 1,000 kilometre journey through 29 communities to help raise money for children in medical, physical, or traumatic crisis.The annual Cops for Kids Ride fea...
Sep 15, 2019
Maple Leafs agree to contract with restricted free agent Mitch Marner
TORONTO - Restricted free-agent forward Mitch Marner appears ready to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs on opening night. Marner and the Maple Leafs have agreed on a new contract after a long off-seaso...
Sep 15, 2019
Toronto FC edge Colorado 3-2 to spoil Rapids coach Robin Fraser's homecoming
TORONTO - Jonathan Osorio's 70th-minute goal gave Toronto FC a 3-2 win over Colorado on Sunday, spoiling Rapids coach Robin Fraser's homecoming. Toronto led 2-0 after just 13 minutes, only to see the&...
Sep 15, 2019
Belgian cyclist Greg Van Avermaet wins Montreal Grand Prix
MONTREAL - Belgium's Greg Van Avermaet felt some relief with Sunday's win at the Montreal Grand Prix. "Winning does not happen too much for me," Van Avermaet said. "I want to enjoy thi...
Sep 15, 2019

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