Brooks Koepka cites injuries, family for joining Saudi-backed tour
Four months after suggesting those who defected to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series were sellouts, Brooks Koepka explained Tuesday that he simply changed his mind.
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Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez finishes cancer treatment
The voice of the Toronto Blue Jays has completed his cancer treatment and could head back to the broadcast booth as soon as next month.
Wimbledon: Serena Williams loses first singles match in a year
Serena Williams has lost her first singles match in nearly a year, getting beat by 115th-ranked Harmony Tan of France in a third-set tiebreaker at Wimbledon.
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Scotiabank pauses sponsorship with Hockey Canada
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Canada's top golfer Brooke Henderson receives Ottawa's Key to the City
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It's a Dogfight! Saint John, Hamilton meet in Memorial Cup final
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Marlin Briscoe, 1st Black starting QB in AFL, dies at 76
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Bianca Andreescu moves up to second round at Wimbledon
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Calgary to host 2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games
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Canada's transportation minister slams 'unacceptable' baggage chaos at Toronto Pearson
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Police identify woman, teen killed at Ottawa home
Anne-Marie Ready, 50, and Jasmine Ready, 15, died from stab wounds following an incident at a home on Anoka Street Monday night, police said Wednesday afternoon.
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New real estate guidelines pressure owners with a home equity line of credit: survey
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Memorial service held for RCMP Const. Heidi Stevenson, killed in N.S. mass shooting
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Mother forced to spend night sleeping on Toronto Pearson floor because of Air Canada delays
A mother of three children is speaking out after spending a night on the floor of Toronto Pearson Airport with her young kids in a nightmare weekend of travel.
World
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Israeli troops kill Palestinian militant in West Bank raid
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After Hindu slain, police in northwest India ban public gatherings, suspend internet
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Slow effort to ID San Antonio migrant dead, toll rises to 53
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What does the Royal Family mean in 2022? Daniele Hamamdjian reflects on the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
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Florida jury sworn in to determine school shooter's penalty
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Queen Elizabeth II meets Sturgeon after new push for independence vote
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Fallen R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his fame to subject young fans - some just children - to systematic sexual abuse.
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'Hocus Pocus 2': Disney+ drops first trailer
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'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' to debut at TIFF
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Health
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EU proposes ban on flavoured heated tobacco products
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Canadian governments OK settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid addictions
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Stroke-inducing clots efficiently dissolved by heart attack drug: Canadian researchers
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Politics
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Where do the inquiries into the 'Freedom Convoy' protests and use of Emergencies Act stand?
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Canada to lead upgraded NATO combat force in Latvia
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RCMP official: Lucki claimed direct pressure from federal minister to name guns
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Sci-Tech
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Instagram hides some posts that mention abortion
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Early human fossils found in cave are a million years older than expected
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Germany returns artifacts taken from 3 African nations
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Business
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Top accounting firm fined US$100 million after employees cheated on CPA exams
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S&P/TSX composite down nearly 200 points in late-morning trading, U.S. markets mixed
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Strong ruble could hurt Russian businesses, official warns
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Edmunds compares: Audi e-tron GT vs. Mercedes-Benz EQS
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Nissan recalls SUVs for sudden hood opening
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This train service from Toronto will bring you right to NYC
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Lifestyle
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Rare lightning storm over Vancouver Island captured by photographers
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This train service from Toronto will bring you right to NYC
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Sports
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Brooks Koepka cites injuries, family for joining Saudi-backed tour
Four months after suggesting those who defected to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series were sellouts, Brooks Koepka explained Tuesday that he simply changed his mind.
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Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez finishes cancer treatment
The voice of the Toronto Blue Jays has completed his cancer treatment and could head back to the broadcast booth as soon as next month.
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Wimbledon: Serena Williams loses first singles match in a year
Serena Williams has lost her first singles match in nearly a year, getting beat by 115th-ranked Harmony Tan of France in a third-set tiebreaker at Wimbledon.