World Series: Royals take commanding lead over Mets

  Yassine Sadri   21:00    0 Comments
Alex Rios' apparent math mistake didn't add up to a World Series loss for Kansas City. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1ivOwRN

Blue Jays' Josh Donaldson wins Hank Aaron award

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Josh Donaldson is the American League's winner of the 2015 Hank Aaron award. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1NJd6tK

Ashley Wagner wins ladies' singles gold at Skate Canada

  Yassine Sadri   14:45    0 Comments
American Ashley Wagner has won gold in ladies' singles at Skate Canada International. from CBC | Figure Skating News http://ift.tt/1PczxJq

Brad Gushue taken to hospital after fall at Masters curling event

  Yassine Sadri   11:30    0 Comments
Brad Gushue slipped and fell on the ice during his team's quarter-final match against Steve Laycock at the Grand of Curling Masters tournament in Truro, Nova Scotia. from CBC | Curling News http://ift.tt/1NIupLi

Colleen Jones: No regrets

  Yassine Sadri   10:45    0 Comments
Colleen Jones shares her thoughts on an incredible curling career and her thoughts on Olympic competition. from CBC | Curling News http://ift.tt/1iuk6iZ

World Series: Mets try to even series with Royals in Game 4

  Yassine Sadri   08:30    0 Comments
Will the ghosts of 1986 help the Mets as they attempt to even the World Series with a second straight victory over the Royals on a Saturday All Hallows Eve? We'll find out

Rapid Round with Brad Jacobs

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CBC Sports digs deep with the 2014 Olympic curling champion. from CBC | Curling News http://ift.tt/1Q1zTmQ

Confusion ensues after report links red, processed meat to cancer

  Yassine Sadri   02:14    0 Comments
Many news stories about a new WHO report classifying processed meat as a carcinogen and red meat as a probable carcinogen presented it as a report about risk. Here's how the journalists got

Mets rough up Royals to cut World Series deficit in half

  Yassine Sadri   20:57    0 Comments
David Wright and Curtis Granderson homered, rookie Noah Syndergaard pitched six effective innings and the New York Mets roughed up the Kansas City Royals 9-3 Friday night, cutting their World Series deficit to

Patrick Chan's return is main event on opening day of Skate Canada

  Yassine Sadri   20:02    0 Comments
Pj Kwong offers her analysis on Patrick Chan's much anticipated return to competition as he faced off against reigning Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu. from CBC | Figure Skating News http://ift.tt/1l0vPYc

Pinty's Grand Slam of Curling: Gushue, Koe undefeated

  Yassine Sadri   18:01    0 Comments
Brad Gushue and Kevin Koe will head into quarter-final action at the Masters Grand Slam of Curling in Truro, N.S. as the only two undefeated skips on the men's side after finishing round-robin

Ashley Wagner tops short program at Skate Canada

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Ashley Wagner topped the women's short program Friday at Skate Canada International, while Canada's Kaetlyn Osmond sits in fourth. from CBC | Figure Skating News http://ift.tt/1irT6R9

Canada's Weaver and Poje lead after short dance at Skate Canada

  Yassine Sadri   14:30    0 Comments
Canadian ice dancers Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje are the leaders after the short program at Skate Canada International. from CBC | Figure Skating News http://ift.tt/1Wm5Viv

Medical advice about myths and treatment for warts

  Yassine Sadri   11:37    0 Comments
Calgary doctor Raj Bhardwaj shares some surprising treatment tips for the unsightly skin condition. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1GzUMUf

EpiPen epinephrine auto-injector shortage expected

  Yassine Sadri   10:55    0 Comments
There is a potential shortage of EpiPens, a brand of epinephrine auto-injectors used to treat severe allergic reactions, according to a Canadian drug-industry run database. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1NFNON2

World Series: Arms giving Royals upper hand over Mets

  Yassine Sadri   08:41    0 Comments
The Mets were touted as the pitching-rich club heading into the World Series, but the Royals staff has turned the tables to stake Kansas City to a two games to none lead heading

Valeant says it's cutting all ties with troubled Philidor pharmacies amid crisis

  Yassine Sadri   06:50    0 Comments
Valeant Pharmaceuticals says it's cutting all ties with Philidor Rx Services, a partner company at the centre of a controversy about how Canada's largest publicly traded drug company conducts its business. from CBC

'What she's giving me is life itself:' kidney transplant patient to Keeping Canada Alive

  Yassine Sadri   02:16    0 Comments
​A woman donates a kidney to her 81-year-old father and a baby first hears her mother's voice when her cochlear implants are turned on in Part 5 of Keeping Canada Alive, a day

Jays' LaCava among candidates to replace GM Anthopoulos

  Yassine Sadri   19:55    0 Comments
Alex Anthopoulos has resigned as GM of the Toronto Blue Jays, despite the team’s strong playoff run. So, who steps in? Tony LaCava or Andrew Tinnish who work in the team's front office?

Pinty's Grand Slam of Curling: Homan remains undefeated

  Yassine Sadri   18:44    0 Comments
Ottawa's Rachel Homan remains undefeated after nine draws of round-robin play at the Grand Slam of Curling Masters tournament. from CBC | Curling News http://ift.tt/1io4ygC

Tigers lefty Norris says he's cancer-free after surgery

  Yassine Sadri   17:32    0 Comments
Detroit Tigers left-hander and former Toronto Blue Jays prospect Daniel Norris says he's had successful surgery on the cancerous growth on his thyroid. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1NDTBCM

Rockies decline 2016 option on Canada's Morneau

  Yassine Sadri   17:32    0 Comments
The Colorado Rockies have declined a $9 million US mutual option on Justin Morneau and bought out the Canadian first baseman for $750,000. Morneau hit .310 in an injury plagued season that limited

Why low-fat diets proved a no-no for weight loss

  Yassine Sadri   16:30    0 Comments
The low-fat diet craze for weight loss should come to an end, say researchers who conducted a large review of diet studies. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1HeYQ7a

Your Halloween candy may contain nano-sized additives

  Yassine Sadri   15:30    0 Comments
What's lurking in your candy could be more frightening than just sugar and calories. Researchers say nano-sized additives found in many foods haven't been well tested and their effects are unclear, Torah Kachur

Rob Ford '99% sure' new tumour is malignant

  Yassine Sadri   14:31    0 Comments
Toronto city councillor and former mayor Rob Ford says he is "99 per cent sure" a newly discovered tumour is malignant. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/20dCUVO

Patrick Chan to face rivals old and new at Skate Canada

  Yassine Sadri   10:32    0 Comments
The lessons Patrick Chan learned during his year away from competitive figure skating will be put to the test when he returns to the Grand Prix series, and meets his former rivals, at

Whooping cough outbreak jumps to 47 cases

  Yassine Sadri   09:08    0 Comments
The number of confirmed cases of pertussis or whooping cough has grown by 11 in the last week, bringing the total to 47 in New Brunswick. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1SbCsSs

Religious leaders call for better palliative care as assisted dying debate heats up

  Yassine Sadri   08:46    0 Comments
Religious leaders from several faiths are calling on Canadian lawmakers to improve palliative care and respect human life as the debate over doctor-assisted dying heats up. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1SbtLI7

Viagra-maker Pfizer and Botox-maker Allergan flirt with super-sized hook-up

  Yassine Sadri   08:46    0 Comments
Allergan, the maker of Botox, is confirming that it has been approached by drug giant Pfizer about a possible merger. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1PSLyVX

PharmaNet data used to crack down on opioid overprescription

  Yassine Sadri   08:46    0 Comments
The B.C. College of Physicians and Surgeons says it is working to stop the overprescription of opioid painkillers by focusing on individual doctors with high prescription rates — rather than geographical hotspots. from

Marlins land Don Mattingly as manager: reports

  Yassine Sadri   08:05    0 Comments
Don Mattingly has been hired as manager of the Miami Marlins less than a week after he parted with the Los Angeles Dodgers, two people familiar with the situation said Thursday. from CBC

MLSE hires Michael Friisdahl to replace Tim Leiweke as president, CEO

  Yassine Sadri   08:01    0 Comments
Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment announced Thursday that it has hired former Air Canada executive Michael Friisdahl to replace Tim Leiweke as the company's president and CEO. from CBC | NBA News http://ift.tt/1XBxpOl

Skate Canada: It's raining national champions!

  Yassine Sadri   06:58    0 Comments
The Skate Canada event, which begins in Lethbridge, Alta., on Thursday, will reveal several questions facing past and present Canadian national championships, writes CBC figure skating analyst Pj Kwong. from CBC | Figure

Alex Anthopoulos departure angers Blue Jays fans, media

  Yassine Sadri   06:52    0 Comments
When news broke Thursday morning that Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos would reportedly be leaving the team after rejecting a new contract, the Twitterverse was, as always, quick to react. from

Allerject epinephrine auto-injectors recalled by drugmaker Sanofi

  Yassine Sadri   06:11    0 Comments
Drugmaker Sanofi is recalling hundreds of thousands of epinephrine injectors in North America used to treat severe allergic reactions because they may not deliver the correct amount of the life-saving drug. from CBC

Alex Anthopoulos leaving as Blue Jays GM, report says

  Yassine Sadri   05:51    0 Comments
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos is leaving the team after rejecting a contract extension, according to a report this morning. from CBC | MLB News http://ift.tt/1kVonhb

Health-care spending reaches $6,105 per Canadian, but increase is slowing

  Yassine Sadri   05:50    0 Comments
Health spending in Canada is expected to reach $219.1 billion this year, according to a new 40-year report. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1kVsOIF

World Series: Royals, Johnny Cueto shut down Mets in Game 2

  Yassine Sadri   20:44    0 Comments
Johnny Cueto pitched a two-hitter, Eric Hosmer drove in two more runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Mets 7-1 Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the World

Raptors win home opener with balanced attack

  Yassine Sadri   19:56    0 Comments
DeMar DeRozan scored 25, Jonas Valanciunas had 21 points and 15 rebounds, and Kyle Lowry added 23 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. from CBC | NBA

Fraudulent infant formula study withdrawn by medical journal

  Yassine Sadri   15:43    0 Comments
A Canadian scientist's 1989 study on the immune benefits of infant formula has been retracted by a major medical journal, which called the case a "major failure of scientific governance." from CBC |

Rob Ford has new tumour on his bladder

  Yassine Sadri   13:50    0 Comments
Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford has a new tumour on his bladder, his office confirmed Wednesday. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/20aM6tO

Rapid Round with curler Ryan Harnden

  Yassine Sadri   12:58    0 Comments
CBC Sports challenges one of Canada's best curlers with a series of somewhat hard-hitting questions. from CBC | Curling News http://ift.tt/1jS017M

NBA 'Sandwich Hunter' Matt Bonner raves about Halifax donair and lobster roll

  Yassine Sadri   12:12    0 Comments
Two-time NBA champion Matt Bonner of the San Antonio Spurs is weighing in on some of Halifax's trademark foods in his role as 'The Sandwich Hunter,' and he's raving about them — especially

Gut bacteria could be the key to weight loss, not calorie intake

  Yassine Sadri   11:18    0 Comments
Gut Check. It may not be what you eat but what bacteria you produce in your gut that is preventing you from shedding some pounds. Ongoing research into our personal eco-system - our

Parents praise moves to include kids with disabilities in media

  Yassine Sadri   10:25    0 Comments
If you glance at the flyers in your mailbox, you'll probably see standard shots of models posing with merchandise. But a recent Halloween flyer from a major retailer has drawn attention across the

The bitter truth about sugar: it's toxic, says study

  Yassine Sadri   09:55    0 Comments
New research suggests reducing sugar intake can lower risk of heart disease, stroke and liver disease. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1N7YlCn

World Series: Royals, Mets ready to roll again after marathon opener

  Yassine Sadri   09:10    0 Comments
The Mets and Royals return to the diamond Wednesday night following a World Series opener that had just about a bit of everything — from an inside-the-park homer to a network television blackout

Overprescription of opioids linked to overdose deaths in B.C.

  Yassine Sadri   09:08    0 Comments
Parts of B.C. where doctors write the most prescriptions for painkillers such as fentanyl, oxycodone, morphine, and hydromorphone also have the highest rates of overdose deaths from the opioid drugs, according to a

Tuberculosis now rivals AIDS as leading cause of death, WHO says

  Yassine Sadri   08:37    0 Comments
For the first time, tuberculosis infections rivaled HIV/AIDS as a leading cause of death from infectious diseases, the World Health Organization said in a new report. from CBC | Health News http://ift.tt/1PUqsWs

Blue Jays GM Anthopoulos not irreplaceable, says Beeston

  Yassine Sadri   08:22    0 Comments
Outgoing Blue Jays president Paul Beeston said Wednesday he won't comment on the future of general manager Alex Anthopoulos, whose contract expires this week. "Is he irreplaceable? No. But I mean is he