Nationals set team scoring record in 25-4 rout of Mets

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In the highest-scoring game in franchise history, Daniel Murphy hit two early home runs and the Washington Nationals kept pouring it on against emergency reliever Jose Reyes and the New York Mets in

Chance of fatal overdose triples when offenders don't take methadone, B.C. study says

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Chances of continuing treatment with the drug could have increased dramatically with support for issues like mental illness, housing and employment, a researcher says. from CBC | Health News https://ift.tt/2LN4v0Z

Nursing student, shot while helping Danforth victim, emerging from coma

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A nursing student who took a bullet to the spine while rushing to help a wounded victim of the Toronto Greektown shooting is gradually coming out of a medically induced coma, but the

Former Blue Jay Happ out with hand, foot and mouth disease

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The New York Yankees sent home starting pitcher J.A. Happ after the newly acquired left-hander contracted a mild case of hand, foot and mouth disease, general manager Brian Cashman told reporters Tuesday. from

Guerrero Jr. ready for next challenge with triple-A Bisons

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Fans trickled in early to take in batting practice at Coca-Cola Field while stadium workers neatly folded No. 27 Bisons T-shirts outside the gift shops nearby. Buffalo was getting ready for the Vladdy

Jays continue pitching purge, send Aaron Loup to Phillies

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The Toronto Blue Jays continued their pitching makeover on Tuesday, sending left-handed reliever Aaron Loup to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for right-handed minor leaguer Jacob Waguespack. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2M5lqbI

MLB trade deadline roundup: Tommy Pham switches leagues, joins Rays

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​The St. Louis Cardinals have traded outfielder Tommy Pham to the Tampa Bay Rays for three minor league players, including outfielder Justin Williams. Also, Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo says all-star outfielder Bryce

Serial killer's confession prompted immediate nursing home inspections, Wettlaufer inquiry hears

  Yassine Sadri   08:46    0 Comments
Ontario government inspectors were dispatched to the three nursing homes where Elizabeth Wettlaufer worked after she checked herself into a psychiatric facility and confessed to killing eight patients, the inquiry into long-term care

'A natural talent':Davies goes from refugee camp to soccer pitch

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Soccer phenom Alphonso Davies and his former Edmonton Strikers coach, Nick Huoseh, often talk or text after his matches with the Vancouver Whitecaps. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2LI3Xdu

Users share player tweets to expose 'toxic' baseball culture

  Yassine Sadri   07:07    0 Comments
A pair of Twitter users whose posts exposing offensive tweets by baseball players went viral over the weekend say their aim was not malicious but to give fans a fuller picture of who

Dogs hurry to help human friends in distress, study suggests

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A recent study found that dogs with strong bonds to their owners will rush to help if they sense their owner is in distress. from CBC | Health News https://ift.tt/2LHanJS

Athletics rediscover offence in rout of Blue Jays

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Edwin Jackson pitched scoreless ball into the sixth for his 100th career victory and the Oakland Athletics rediscovered their offence to thump the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1 on Monday night. from CBC |

Pharmacies expected to run out of EpiPens in coming weeks: Health Canada

  Yassine Sadri   17:56    0 Comments
EpiPen injectors, relied on by people with life-threatening anaphylactic allergies, are in such short supply Canadian pharmacies are likely to run out of adult doses before new supplies arrive at the end of

Top Blue Jays prospect Guerrero Jr. set for triple-A debut

  Yassine Sadri   17:12    0 Comments
Guerrero's new locker at Coca-Cola Field was set up Monday in anticipation of his arrival. And the star third baseman made a quick appearance at the stadium, dressed in a Bisons t-shirt and

130 overdose calls in 1 day match record for B.C. paramedics

  Yassine Sadri   15:56    0 Comments
Paramedics in B.C. recently matched a record for suspected overdose calls in one day, despite a slight drop in overdose deaths so far in 2018 compared to 2017. from CBC | Health News

L.A.-bound LeBron won't close door on return to Cleveland

  Yassine Sadri   15:44    0 Comments
LeBron James, who earlier this month ended his second stint in Cleveland by signing a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, told The Associated Press on Monday there could be a day

Jays trade reliever Roberto Osuna to Astros: report

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The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly traded suspended reliever Roberto Osuna to the Houston Astros. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2LCaruq

Federal government won't decriminalize other drugs besides cannabis

  Yassine Sadri   14:36    0 Comments
The federal government says it is not interested in decriminalizing any drugs beyond marijuana, despite calls from Canada's two largest cities to consider the measure. from CBC | Health News https://ift.tt/2v42dRf

Federal scientists to be protected against muzzling, political interference

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Federal departments need to have new "scientific integrity} policies to protect their scientists and researchers against political interference by the end of the year — something those scientists lobbied for after being "muzzled"

Numerous lawsuits claim baby powder causes ovarian cancer, so is it safe or not?

  Yassine Sadri   11:06    0 Comments
While some suits already heard in the U.S. have resulted in compensation, studies on talcum powder's potential link to the gynecological cancer have produced often contrary conclusions. from CBC | Health News https://ift.tt/2vhkc6g

Director who oversaw nursing home inspectors testifying at Wettlaufer inquiry

  Yassine Sadri   08:06    0 Comments
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care inspectors who investigated the facilities where disgraced nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer killed residents are expected to testify at the public inquiry in St. Thomas this week. from

Woman uses obituary to advocate against fat shaming in medical profession

  Yassine Sadri   08:01    0 Comments
A Newfoundland woman used her obituary to make a final plea to stop so-called fat shaming by members of the medical profession. from CBC | Health News https://ift.tt/2LYGnoL

Why the Blue Jays didn't sell beer to fans until 1982

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The Blue Jays didn't sell beer for fans to enjoy in their seats for the team's first five seasons. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2OphELY

Newcomer Drury leads 9th-inning comeback as Jays take series from White Sox

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Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, two-run double in a five-run ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 7-4 on Sunday. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2M05IPp

Expos great Vladimir Guerrero inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

  Yassine Sadri   14:33    0 Comments
Former Montreal Expos star Vladimir Guerrero was among six legends inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., on Sunday. Chipper Jones, Jim Thome, Trevor Hoffman, Alan Trammell and one-time Toronto

Sean Newcomb's no-hit bid ends with 2-strike, 2-out single in 9th inning

  Yassine Sadri   13:53    0 Comments
Atlanta Braves left-hander Sean Newcomb has lost his no-hit try with two outs in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Newcomb was one strike away when Chris Taylor singled sharply past

Rising Blue Jays star Guerrero Jr. doing things teammates have never seen

  Yassine Sadri   06:23    0 Comments
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has torn through double-A, even after missing a month of the season with a knee injury, batting .403 with a .449 on-base percentage and .671 slugging percentage through 60 games.

Geddy Lee, a rockstar, yes, but also a major baseball fan

  Yassine Sadri   06:23    0 Comments
The Rush frontman is a well-known fan of the Blue Jays, in addition to being a world-famous rock star. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2mQuPJi

Gurriel keeps rolling despite Jays collapsing in loss to White Sox

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Pinch-hitter Daniel Palka gave Chicago the lead with a two-run single and Leury Garcia added a three-run triple in a six-run eighth, lifting the White Sox to a 9-5 comeback victory over the

J.A. Happ praises Toronto and Canada after Jays trade pitcher to Yankees

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Former Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ has thanked Toronto, Canada and the team's fans for their support during his time with the country's only major-league team. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2Lv7Hz0

Blue Jays promote top prospect Guerrero Jr. to triple-A Buffalo

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Toronto Blue Jays No. 1 prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will take one step closer to the big leagues next week. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2vafDKU

How Montreal shaped Expos great Vladimir Guerrero's time in the big leagues

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This is how an Expos scout and an Expos fan-turned-general manager impacted the beginning and end of Vladimir Guerrero's Major League Baseball career. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2NUakan

Gurriel powers Blue Jays to series-opening win over White Sox

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Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit two of Toronto's five home runs, Curtis Granderson led off the game with a homer and the Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Friday night. from

Watch the FIBA 3x3 Basketball World Tour from Japan

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Watch live action from the Utsunomiya Masters 3x3 basketball World Tour event in Japan beginning on Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET. from CBC | NBA News https://ift.tt/2Opdq75

Raptors' Kyle Lowry refuses to talk about former teammate DeRozan

  Yassine Sadri   16:24    0 Comments
Kyle Lowry knew people wanted to ask him about DeMar DeRozan. That didn't mean he was going to give them answers. from CBC | NBA News https://ift.tt/2vbsTz0

Quebec court OK's lawsuit alleging link between hair-loss drugs and erectile dysfunction

  Yassine Sadri   14:16    0 Comments
Quebec's highest court has authorized a class-action lawsuit on behalf of men who took medication for hair loss and then allegedly suffered various problems, including erectile dysfunction. from CBC | Health News https://ift.tt/2LHMcdf

Bob Elliott's Baseball: Scouts mixed on Jays' return for Happ

  Yassine Sadri   13:53    0 Comments
Dealing J.A. Happ is the beginning of the Blue Jays' makeover, but it's unlikely Chris Drury or Billy McKinney will lead the team to its next World Series. from CBC | MLB News

Montreal public health backs Toronto call to decriminalize personal drug use

  Yassine Sadri   11:41    0 Comments
Decriminalizing all drug use would reduce the stigma and bring down the barriers preventing those who abuse illicit substances from getting treatment, the agency said. from CBC | Health News https://ift.tt/2K14Wzv

Nike Crown League generating plenty of hoops buzz in Toronto

  Yassine Sadri   09:49    0 Comments
Now in its fourth year, the Crown League was spearheaded by Nike's Charles Yearwood both to give Canada's best players a place to play in the summer, and to showcase the game in

Competition Bureau says eyewear shoppers deserve more choice online

  Yassine Sadri   09:36    0 Comments
Canada's competition watchdog has set its sights on the eyewear industry, calling on regulators to provide greater access to internet sales. from CBC | Health News https://ift.tt/2AeXi4X

Cubs acquire Cole Hamels in trade with Rangers: report

  Yassine Sadri   09:33    0 Comments
A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Chicago Cubs have acquired veteran left-hander Cole Hamels in a trade with the Texas Rangers. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2LUKl1J

Yankees lose Aaron Judge for 3 weeks with fractured wrist

  Yassine Sadri   08:23    0 Comments
All geared up for a pennant race, the New York Yankees caught a bad break Thursday night: Their All-Star slugger sustained a fractured right wrist when he was hit by a fastball and

Heat health risk prompts change to Environment Canada warning system

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The heat really is different depending on whether you're in Vancouver, Toronto or St. John's, so a single threshold has given way to regional differences that include a heat wave's duration and nighttime

This woman rushed to the aid of a Danforth shooting victim, and ended up in the line of fire

  Yassine Sadri   07:30    0 Comments
When a frantic woman ran into the Italian restaurant where Danielle Kane and her boyfriend were having dinner saying someone had been shot, they didn't think twice about running to help. What they

'It does scare me': New HIV strains highlight need for more testing, less stigma, says man living with virus

  Yassine Sadri   07:20    0 Comments
For an Indigenous man with HIV who is living in Saskatchewan, news of mutating strains of the virus circulating in the province came as a shock. He's worried about people in his community,

The dangers of blue-green algae: microbe is lethal to animals and harmful to humans

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Ecologists are warning people in Fredericton that a blue-green algae bloom may be behind the sudden deaths of three dogs who died after swimming in the St. John River. Here's what you need

Still upset, DeRozan 'done' with Raptors' Ujiri but eager to work with new coach Popovich

  Yassine Sadri   16:38    0 Comments
DeMar DeRozan has made no secret: He wasn't happy getting traded out of Toronto. But if there's a consolation prize to be had, it's that he now gets Popovich. from CBC | NBA

Federal judge rejects lawsuit of sailor sickened by warship mould

  Yassine Sadri   13:45    0 Comments
A Federal Court judge has rejected a lawsuit against the federal government by a former sailor who claims his debilitating lung condition was the result of mould exposure aboard two Canadian warships. from

Blue Jays trade J.A. Happ to Yankees for Brandon Drury, prospect: reports

  Yassine Sadri   12:02    0 Comments
According to multiple reports, the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to trade starting pitcher J.A. Happ to the New York Yankees in exchange for infielder Brandon Drury and prospect Billy McKinney. from CBC

New HIV strains in Saskatchewan lead to faster progression in Indigenous people

  Yassine Sadri   12:00    0 Comments
A new report has found that mutated HIV strains in Saskatchewan are creating a quickly advancing illness among Indigenous people. from CBC | Health News https://ift.tt/2LH2eV0