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Tunisian man says he gave accused killer's messages, photos to Toronto-area cops
TORONTO - A video gamer in Tunisia says he has turned over to Toronto-area police disturbing messages and images that a Canadian man accused of killing four family members all...
Aug 01, 2019
Toronto FC options in midfield grow with acquisition of France's Nicolas Benezet
TORONTO - With the arrival of France's Nicolas Benezet, Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney has decisions to make in midfield. Acquired on loan from France's Guingamp, which was relegated after finishing at ...
Aug 01, 2019
Joe Veleno not looking back as he prepares to lead Canada at world juniors
PLYMOUTH, Mich. - There have been moments in Joe Veleno's young hockey career where he questioned the decision. At the time, however, it was all he wanted. The native of Kirkland, Que.,...
Aug 01, 2019
Congo officials say 2nd Ebola case confirmed in city of Goma
KINSHASA, Congo - Officials in Congo on Tuesday said a second Ebola case had been confirmed in Goma, the city of more than 2 million people whose first confirmed case in this yearlong outbreak was rep...
Aug 01, 2019
Buhai leads by 1 over Kang, Shibuno at Women's British Open
MILTON KEYNES, England - Ashleigh Buhai of South Africa shot a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead in the first round of the Women's British Open on Thursday. Buhai finished just ahead of Japan's Hin...
Aug 01, 2019
Wisconsin Assembly speaker denies paralyzed lawmaker request
MADISON, Wis. - The Republican speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly told a paralyzed Democratic state representative in a letter Thursday that he will not grant his request to call in to committee meetin...
Aug 01, 2019
Golden Globes group gives $3.8 million in grants
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Arnold Schwarzenegger said he has a hard time saying anything positive about President Donald Trump when he hosted the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's annual grants dinne...
Aug 01, 2019
Groups seeking to suspend Quebec secularism law granted leave to appeal
MONTREAL - Quebec's highest court has agreed to hear an appeal on behalf of groups seeking to suspend the central parts of the province's secularism law. Catherine McKenzie, a lawy...
Aug 01, 2019
Victoria girl abducted by dad safe in Indonesia but no sign of dad, say police
VICTORIA - Police in Victoria are advising a British Columbia man who is travelling abroad to surrender to a Canadian embassy and return to this country to face charges linked to a child cus...
Aug 01, 2019
David Phelps acquired by Cubs in deal with Blue Jays
ST. LOUIS - The Cubs added bullpen depth by acquiring right-hander David Phelps from Toronto for minor league righty Thomas Hatch. As part of the trade announced Tuesday, the Blue Jays agreed to send ...
Aug 01, 2019

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