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Active COVID cases reach 34K in Alberta, tripling since pre-Christmas update
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Tuesday, covering statistics from the past six days.During that time, 21,751 cases were confirmed for a daily average of 3,...
Jan 04, 2022
Alberta Premier calling on Federal Government to allow use of antiviral pill
EDMONTON, AB - Premier of Alberta, Jason Kenney is asking the Government of Canada to approve the use of Paxlovid, an antiviral pill made from Pfizer to combat COVID-19.In a press conference Tuesday, ...
Jan 04, 2022
Lukaku apologizes and wants to restore trust at Chelsea
LONDON - Romelu Lukaku apologized for going public with his unhappiness at Chelsea and promised Tuesday to restore trust with fans, teammates and manager Thomas Tuchel. The Belgium striker had said in...
Jan 04, 2022
Federal transport minister asks for investigation into Sunwing party flight to Mexico
MONTREAL - Federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra says he has asked Transport Canada to investigate reports of "unacceptable" behaviour on a recent Sunwing Airlines flight to Cancun, Mexico. Videos ...
Jan 04, 2022
WHL postpones upcoming Hurricanes games
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Western Hockey League announced Tuesday that multiple games which include the Lethbridge Hurricanes will be postponed due to COVID-19.Team activities are being paused for the Edmo...
Jan 04, 2022
Waiting Game: After cancellation of mixed doubles trials, curlers waiting on decision
After COVID-19 challenges forced the cancellation of Canada's mixed doubles trials, several top curlers are anxiously waiting to learn whether they will be chosen to represent the country in the disci...
Jan 04, 2022
After 8 years as NBA assistant, Hammon to lead team in WNBA
Becky Hammon was ready to lead her own team. So she went back to where her professional career began - the WNBA. Hammon, an assistant with the San Antonio Spurs, will take over as the Las Vegas Aces' ...
Jan 04, 2022
New electricity use record set in Alberta Monday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - More electricity was being used across the province earlier this week than at any other point in history.The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) tweeted Tuesday that, on Monday, J...
Jan 04, 2022
A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Calls are growing for the Ontario government to make COVID-19 tests available to children attending the daycares, with parents saying the lack of access...
Jan 04, 2022
Canadiens have 22 team members in COVID-19 protocol after adding five
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have 22 team members in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol after adding five more Tuesday. The Canadiens said forwards Rafal Harvey-Pinard and Jesse Ylnen, defenceman David ...
Jan 04, 2022