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The Toronto Blue Jays doubled the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in spring training Saturday with help from a defensive gem by pitcher Max Scherzer.

The rigours of an 82-game season and all the travel that comes with it are catching up to the Toronto Raptors.

Health Minister Kamal Khera said the government is expecting an additional 4.5 million Canadians to be eligible and coverage will start as early as June 1.

Before leaving the hospital, Francis gave a thumbs up and acknowledged the crowd after he was wheeled out onto the balcony overlooking the main entry.

'Over the last few years, the number and complexity of threats and violence targeting protected persons in Canada has continually increased,' a newly released internal report says.

Historians consider Oleg Gordievsky, the most senior Soviet spy to defect during the Cold War, one of the era’s most important informants.

Canada’s next federal election will be held on April 28, Global News has learned. Prime Minister Mark Carney will make the call no later than Sunday.

Here is a running list of the promises announced by the Conservatives, Liberals and NDP ahead of the election.