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'Get used to it': Outbreaks give taste of living with virus
The U.S. is getting a first glimpse of what it's like to experience COVID-19 outbreaks during this new phase of living with the virus, and the roster of the newly infected is studded with stars. Cabin...
Apr 08, 2022
Holocaust denial — and downplaying the Nazis' murder of Jews — to be outlawed
OTTAWA - Holocaust denial is to be outlawed in Canada, in a further effort to stamp out antisemitism. Making statements denying, condoning or downplaying the Holocaust, except in a private conversatio...
Apr 08, 2022
Edmonton Oilers winger Evander Kane fined for kneeing
NEW YORK -- Edmonton Oilers winger Evander Kane has been fined US$5,000 by the NHL for kneeing. The incident, involving Kings defenceman Sean Durzi, occurred in the second period of Thursday's game in...
Apr 08, 2022
Alabama governor signs law banning transgender medication
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey enacted a sweeping law Friday that bans gender-affirming medication for transgender youth and includes criminal penalties for doctors who prescribe it. Iv...
Apr 08, 2022
Canadian welterweight (Proper) Mike Malott set for UFC debut
While it took (Proper) Mike Malott just 39 seconds to earn his UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series in October, the Canadian welterweight spent considerably longer getting there. The 30-year-...
Apr 08, 2022
Canada's Gushue secures semifinal berth with victory over Scotland at world playdowns
LAS VEGAS - Canada's Brad Gushue beat Scotland's Kyle Waddell 8-6 on Friday to secure a semifinal berth at the world men's curling championship. The St. John's-based team of Gushue, Mark Nichols, Bret...
Apr 08, 2022
City awards grants for downtown events, new applications open
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is providing funds that they hope will make the downtown core a more lively, vibrant place.They have announced the latest recipients of Re-Imagine Downtown Acti...
Apr 08, 2022
Ex-water polo coach convicted in college admissions bribery
BOSTON (AP) - A decorated former water polo coach at the University of Southern California was found guilty Friday in the sprawling college admissions bribery scandal. A federal jury in Boston convict...
Apr 08, 2022
Ex-water polo coach convicted in college admissions bribery
BOSTON (AP) - A decorated former water polo coach at the University of Southern California was found guilty Friday in the sprawling college admissions bribery scandal. A federal jury in Boston convict...
Apr 08, 2022
Oilers winger Evander Kane fined for kneeing Kings defenceman Sean Durzi
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers winger Evander Kane has been fined US$5,000 by the NHL for kneeing. The incident involving Kings defenceman Sean Durzi occurred in the second period of Thursday's game in Lo...
Apr 08, 2022