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A Blue Jays return to the World Series next year won't be easy, but fans have hope

A Blue Jays return to the World Series next year won’t be easy, but fans have hope

It was a tough Game 7 loss on Saturday, and Blue Jays fans were still licking their World Series wounds this week when Toronto pitcher Shane Bieber exercised his player option, forgoing free agency to stay with the club. Just like that, fans, analysts — and even Blue Jays executives — were talking about the possibility that the team could be back on baseball’s biggest stage next year.

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How the son of Russian spies paved the legal path for B.C. ostrich cull

How the son of Russian spies paved the legal path for B.C. ostrich cull

In his battle for Canadian citizenship, Alexander Vavilov got an opportunity denied to the owners of B.C.’s Universal Ostrich Farms — a chance to argue his case before Canada’s top court. In the process, the son of Russian spies set a legal standard for decision-making “reasonableness” that would doom the B.C. birds six years later.

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Paul-Tyson gate fetches non-Vegas record $18.1M US revenue
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November 19, 2024

Paul-Tyson gate fetches non-Vegas record $18.1M US revenue

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson punched up a record-breaking gate…

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An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated
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November 19, 2024

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated

Hours after Rafael Nadal’s 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van…

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Regulator orders Alberta oilsands site to shut down following string of alleged infractions
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November 19, 2024

Regulator orders Alberta oilsands site to shut down following string of alleged infractions

An oilsands operator in northern Alberta has been ordered to…

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No clear end in sight as House of Commons gridlock approaches 2-month mark
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November 19, 2024

No clear end in sight as House of Commons gridlock approaches 2-month mark

A debate that has jammed up the House of Commons…

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Which vehicles are most at risk for theft? David Common breaks down the latest data
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November 19, 2024

Which vehicles are most at risk for theft? David Common breaks down the latest data

The Toyota Highlander was the most stolen vehicle in Canada…

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Vancouver airport runway will likely be closed for 2 days after cargo plane overruns landing
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November 19, 2024

Vancouver airport runway will likely be closed for 2 days after cargo plane overruns landing

A runway at Vancouver International Airport is closed after an…

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Conservatives increase pressure on Boissonnault to resign
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November 18, 2024

Conservatives increase pressure on Boissonnault to resign

Conservatives are ramping up pressure on Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault…

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The world's largest drawing is a love letter to Nigeria
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November 18, 2024

The world’s largest drawing is a love letter to Nigeria

At 1,004.7 square metres — or nearly as big as…

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Doctors met by security as they set up unsanctioned overdose prevention sites at Vancouver Island hospitals
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November 18, 2024

Doctors met by security as they set up unsanctioned overdose prevention sites at Vancouver Island hospitals

Doctors on Vancouver Island say they’re setting up unsanctioned overdose…

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