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Biden threatens sanctions on Myanmar after military coup
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is threatening to slap new sanctions on Myanmar after a coup that saw the military arrest the civilian leaders of its government. Myanmar, also known as Burma, has bee...
Feb 1, 2021

Single-shot vaccine's other advantages may soon outweigh lower efficacy, Fauci says
WASHINGTON - The pre-eminent infectious disease expert in the United States is urging people not to sell short the single-shot COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Anthony Fauci says Johnson and Johnson's vaccine ha...
Feb 1, 2021

Canada given only verbal reassurance from Europe on vaccine export controls: Ng
OTTAWA - International Trade Minister Mary Ng says European leaders have given multiple promises that new export controls on COVID-19 vaccines won't stop Canada's vaccine shipments. But Ng told MPs at...
Feb 1, 2021

Black History Month to be celebrated online by Lethbridge College
LETHBRIDGE, AB - February is Black History Month, and Lethbridge College is recognizing the contributions of its Black community.Throughout the month, the college will use its website and social media...
Feb 1, 2021

Justice Minister David Lametti doesn't rule out referring MAID bill to Supreme Court
OTTAWA - Justice Minister David Lametti isn't ruling out the possibility of asking the Supreme Court to advise on the constitutionality of a bill to expand access to assisted dying. Testifying at the ...
Feb 1, 2021

Terri Lyne Carrington is the definition of Black Girl Magic.
NEW YORK - Terri Lyne Carrington is just 11 years old and hanging backstage at a concert hall with her friend "Ella" - that's Ella Fitzgerald to us mere mortals - and the jazz legend wants to introduc...
Feb 1, 2021

Lethbridge Public Library eliminates late fees
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Public Library (LPL) has introduced a new initiative that it says will reduce barriers to accessing its content.Effective Monday, February 1, you will not be charged la...
Feb 1, 2021

As virus cuts class time, teachers have to leave out lessons
English teachers are deciding which books to skip. History teachers are condensing units. Science teachers are often doing without experiments entirely. With instruction time reduced as much as half b...
Feb 1, 2021

Curling Canada confirms fields for Scotties, names three Brier wild-cards
OTTAWA - There will be a strong Manitoba presence at the upcoming Scotties Tournament of Hearts as five teams from that province have been confirmed for the 18-team competition at Calgary's Markin Mac...
Feb 1, 2021

Former Cavalry FC defender Dominick Zator signs with York United FC
TORONTO - York United FC has signed Canadian defender Dominick Zator to a two-year contact. The 26-year-old from Calgary spent the first two Canadian Premier League seasons with Cavalry FC, making 47 ...
Feb 1, 2021