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South Carolina state Sen. John Scott, longtime Democratic lawmaker, dies at 69

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Sen. John Scott, a longtime South Carolina lawmaker who served for more than three decades, died Sunday after a stint in the hospital, according to Democrats across the state. He was 69.

Aug 13, 2023 2:31 PM Read more >

Longtime OHL commissioner David Branch to retire after next season

TORONTO — David Branch says he will retire as Ontario Hockey League commissioner, a role he has held for decades, after the upcoming season. Branch was named commissioner of the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League on Sept.

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Jays third baseman Chapman out against Cubs with finger inflammation

Toronto third baseman Matt Chapman has been scratched from the Blue Jays' series finale against the Chicago Cubs with right middle-finger inflammation.

Aug 13, 2023 11:31 AM Read more >

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Suncor results Energy giant Suncor Energy Inc. is set to release financial results for its second quarter on Monday.

Aug 13, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Morel's double in the ninth lifts Cubs over Blue Jays 5-4

TORONTO (AP) — Christopher Morel hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Saturday. Dansby Swanson added a three-run home run as the Cubs won for the 18th time in 24 games.

Aug 12, 2023 10:55 PM Read more >

Canadian women beat Australia 11-7 at World Cup baseball tournament

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Canada won its third game of the Women's Baseball World Cup on Saturday with an adventurous 11-7 win over Australia at Port Arthur Stadium.

Aug 12, 2023 10:14 PM Read more >

De Minaur rolls to victory over Davidovich Fokina, Sinner tops Paul at NBO Toronto

TORONTO — It took Alex de Minaur a few days to find his form at the National Bank Open after a packed schedule created some challenges. Now that he's settled into a groove, the wins just keep on coming.

Aug 12, 2023 9:16 PM Read more >

Alex de Minaur, Jannik Sinner advance to National Bank Open final in Toronto

TORONTO (AP) — Alex de Minaur of Australia beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain 6-1, 6-3 on Saturday in the National Bank Open semifinals. “I just told myself that no matter what, I was going to compete every point,” de Minaur said.

Aug 12, 2023 8:16 PM Read more >

House fire in Vaughan, Ont., leaves two people dead

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Two people are dead after a house fire in Vaughan, Ontario, north of Toronto. The York Regional Police say they were called at approximately 2:30 p-m on Saturday to respond to a house on fire.

Aug 12, 2023 7:50 PM Read more >

Alex de Minaur routs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in Toronto semifinals

TORONTO (AP) — Alex de Minaur of Australia beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain 6-1, 6-3 on Saturday in the National Bank Open semifinals. “I just told myself that no matter what, I was going to compete every point,” de Minaur said.

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