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Bubbles are best: experts say return of sports risky as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Watching Connor McDavid let a slapshot fly or Fred VanVleet sink a deep three can be a salve to the soul of a sports fan run down by the difficult realities of the COVID-19 pandemic. But while health ...
Dec 04, 2020

Age, income among top factors affecting health during pandemic in B.C., survey shows
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's deputy provincial health officer says a survey on people's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic shows the most important areas that must be addressed relate to healt...
Dec 04, 2020

With red carpets rolled up, the Oscar race goes virtual
NEW YORK - This is the time of year when Hollywood's awards-season-industrial complex usually shifts into high gear. It's a frothy, festive run of the year's final premieres and screenings - all part ...
Dec 04, 2020

Forge FC to play CONCACAF Champions League play-in match Tuesday in Honduras
TORONTO - Hamilton's Forge FC looks to book its ticket to the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League on Tuesday against CD Marathon in Honduras. The matchup for the play-in game was determined last week...
Dec 04, 2020

Safety improvements at Brooks meat processor protecting workers from COVID
BROOKS, AB - As cases surge across the province, Brooks has managed to avoid a repeat of the city's outbreak in the spring which saw more than a thousand active cases swamp the community of 15,000 peo...
Dec 04, 2020

Trudeau affirms farmers' right to demonstrate after India criticizes his remarks
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejected the diplomatic scolding Canada's envoy to India received on Friday for his recent comments in support of protesting Indian farmers. Trudeau was asked Fr...
Dec 04, 2020

BYU presents tough challenge for Chanticleers, Canadian Makonzo this weekend
.The COVID-19 pandemic has presented Canadian Enock Makonzo and upstart Coastal Carolina with their stiffest challenge of the season. The No. 14-ranked Chanticleers (9-0) were scheduled to face No. 25...
Dec 04, 2020

Premature ending to 2020 thoroughbred racing season costly to Woodbine Entertainment
TORONTO - A shortened 2020 thoroughbred racing season proved very costly to Woodbine Entertainment. The organization announced Friday the reduced campaign produced an all-sources handle of $462.042 mi...
Dec 04, 2020

Local Punjabi community holds drive-by rally in support of farming protests in India
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you noticed a string of cars decked out with flags and signs driving along Mayor Magrath Drive Friday morning, there's an explanation for that.Members of the local Punjabi communit...
Dec 04, 2020

Moderna COVID vaccine best for Nunavut because of storage, shipping: top doctor
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut is looking to get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine once it is available in Canada. The territory's chief public health officer, Dr. Michael Patterson, says Moderna's vaccine is ...
Dec 04, 2020