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China's chief epidemiologist Wu Zunyou who helped drive the anti-COVID fight dies at age 60
BEIJING (AP) - Wu Zunyou, an epidemiologist who helped drive anti-COVID-19 measures in China that suspended access to cities and confined millions to their homes has died on Friday. He was 60. An anno...
Oct 27, 2023
Canadian ranchers brace for long, lean winter after droughts, soaring feed costs
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It could be a long, lean winter in cattle country as drought-ravaged western Canadian ranchers struggle to secure feed to get their livestock through the cold months.Near the town of ...
Oct 27, 2023
Premier Smith says renewable-powered grid by 2035 'fantasy thinking'
CALGARY, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told delegates at a climate conference in Calgary on Thursday, October 26, 2023, that achieving an electricity grid that depends on renewable power by 2035...
Oct 27, 2023
Barnes, Raptors look to build on early showing of defensive potential
TORONTO - While it's still early in the season, Scottie Barnes has displayed the potential that led to Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic's proclamation before the year began. Barnes had 17 po...
Oct 27, 2023
In the news today: Israel strikes outskirts of Gaza City during second ground raid
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today ... Israel strikes outskirts of Gaza City during second ground raid in as many day...
Oct 27, 2023
Defence's fight for internal police documents continues in 'Freedom Convoy' trial
OTTAWA - The lawyers for two "Freedom Convoy" organizers are expected to continue their legal fight for access to internal Ottawa Police Service documents today. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are on tr...
Oct 27, 2023
Israel strikes outskirts of Gaza City during second ground raid in as many days
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli forces backed by fighter jets and drones carried out a second ground raid into Gaza in as many days and struck targets on the outskirts of Gaza City, the milit...
Oct 27, 2023
Jonathan Quick makes 32 saves for the shutout as Rangers blank Oilers 3-0
EDMONTON - Jonathan Quick made 32 saves for his 59th career shutout as the New York Rangers continued to shine on their western road trip, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Thursday. Adam Fox and B...
Oct 26, 2023
Josh Allen gets Bills off to fast start in 24-18 win over Buccaneers
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes and ran for another - shrugging off aggravating an injury to his throwing shoulder - and the Buffalo Bills hung on to beat the Tampa Bay...
Oct 26, 2023
Joel Hofer earns first career shutout as Blues blank slumping Flames 3-0
CALGARY - Oskar Sundqvist had a goal and an assist and Joel Hofer made 26 saves for his first career shutout as the St. Louis Blues blanked the slumping Calgary Flames 3-0 on Thursday night. First-per...
Oct 26, 2023