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Relive Mortal Kombat's flashy, bloody and controversial history in this retro game collection
Mortal Kombat is one of the most important video games ever released. Digital Eclipse’s collection of the franchise’s titles from the 1990s to early 2000s isn’t a flawless victory, but it’s still worth your time. Source link
Crackdown on ‘out-of-control’ trucking loophole promised in upcoming federal budget
The government says it’s earmarking money in the upcoming budget to crack down on a tax-evasion scheme the trucking industry has long derided as a $1-billion scam. Source link
'One more win!' Fans go wild as Blue Jays secure chance to win World Series in Toronto on Halloween
After the Blue Jays beat L.A. 6-1 Wednesday, they’ll have a chance to win it all in Game 6 at Rogers Centre Friday. The team hasn’t been this close since 1993, and Blue Jays fans in Toronto — and L.A. — are buzzing. Source link
This Alberta mountain town plays a big role in the fitness watch craze
In the small Alberta town of Cochrane, an eclectic group of engineers and athletes at Garmin Canada are helping to fuel the explosive growth of fitness watches and wearables. Source link
Why the Canadian sport system is in financial disarray
Limited government funding is among many factors contributing to the state of financial disarray currently embroiling Canadian sport. As a result, National Sports Organizations have had to significantly tighten their belts, making cuts and slashing expenses wherever possible. Source link
Injured world champion ski jumper Alex Loutitt puts in the work to return to action
World champion ski jumper Alex Loutitt has unearthed a few silver linings in her rehabilitation from a devastating knee injury. Source link
Michigan police won't comment after former NHLer Kesler charged with criminal sexual conduct
Court records show he was arraigned via Zoom in Bloomfield Hills District Court, where he pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanour charges stemming from alleged offences on Jan. 1 in Orchard Lake, Mich. The incident was reported to police the following day. Source link
Wildlife photographer helps save elk trapped in netting in Prince Albert National Park
Avid wildlife photographer Rod Young reported a bull elk in distress to Prince Albert National Park staff, who then tranquilized the animal and freed it from the man-made netting. Source link
Carney tours newly completed South Korean sub as Canada weighs multi-billion dollar order
South Korea’s prime minister put his political weight behind his country’s multi-billion dollar bid to sell Canada submarines. Kim Min-seok accompanied his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, on a tour of the Hanwha Ocean Ltd. yard ahead of the APEC summit. Source link
O Canada! Summer tourism numbers hit all-time high
Canada’s tourism sector generated a record-breaking amount of revenue of between May and August, reaching $59 billion, a six per cent increase compared to the same period last year. Source link