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Blue Jays acquire Varsho from Diamondbacks for Moreno and Gurriel Jr. – Toronto

TORONTO _ The Toronto Blue Jays acquired slugger Daulton Varsho from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday in exchange for fellow outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and catcher Gabriel Moreno. Varsho gives the Blue Jays a much-needed left-handed power bat but his addition came at a significant cost. Moreno is one of …

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Thompson RCMP search for missing teen – Winnipeg

Police in Thompson, Man. are asking for the public’s help finding a missing teen. Allyssa Ouskun, 17, was reported missing around 12:45 a.m. Wednesday. Police say Ouskun was last seen leaving a home on Hemlock Crescent on foot a few hours before she was reported missing. Allyssa Ouskun, 17. RCMP …

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Most Canadians feel 2022 was worse than 2021, poll suggests – National

Many Canadians will be saying “good riddance” to 2022 as it draws to a close, a new poll suggests, with more people comparing it unfavourably to 2021 than saying it was a better year. Polling firm Leger asked Canadians at the beginning of December what their impressions were of the …

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Siakam, Anunoby score 26 as Raptors beat Cavs 118-107

CLEVELAND (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 26 points and nine assists, O.G. Anunoby scored 26 points and the Toronto Raptors rolled to a 118-107 victory over the Cavaliers on Friday night, becoming the first East team to win in Cleveland this season. Scottie Barnes scored 25 points and Fred VanVleet …

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Winter weather travel advisory issued for Toronto – Toronto

A winter weather travel advisory remains in place for the City of Toronto, as a strong winter storm hits the city. Environment Canada issued the advisory early Saturday morning, saying strong wind gusts between 70 and 80 km/h are possible. The agency also warned that there could be a sudden …

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What you need to pack for a safe highway drive this Christmas – Winnipeg

With winter storms on either side of the country forcing thousands to cancel their holiday travel plans, Manitoba appears to be safe from the worst of this weekend’s stormy weather. Local drivers may not think twice before travelling within the province this Christmas weekend. Read more: Expect flight cancellations, delays …

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Charity, champions and charm: 8 ‘This is BC’ stories that inspired us this year – BC

Throughout the year, Global News’ new series This is BC has highlighted uplifting and unique stories of people, places and communities across the beautiful province we call home. Twice weekly, on Tuesdays and  Thursdays, Global BC reporter and anchor Jay Durant has delivered stories of the ordinary and the extraordinary, …

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Over 500 collisions reported in Ontario amid winter storm: OPP

Police say more than 500 collisions have been reported across Ontario as a massive winter storm hits the province. In a tweet posted at around 1 a.m. Saturday morning, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) urged motorists to “reconsider travel plans until the weather improves and the roads are reopened.” The force …

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Some Via Rail trains in Ontario delayed, cancelled as winter storm continues

Several Via Rail trains have been delayed or cancelled as a winter storm continues to wreak havoc in Ontario. In a statement emailed to Global News on Saturday, Via Rail said several of its trains in the Quebec City to Winsdor corridor had been immobilized “due to extreme weather conditions.” …

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