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Mask mandate returning in Alberta Saturday, other new measures announced
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's time to dust off your face masks - you will need them once again.The Government of Alberta announced a series of "temporary measures" Friday to curb the rising tide of COVID-19 c...
Sep 03, 2021
Black Montreal man victim of wrongful arrest wasn't racially profiled: report
MONTREAL - A Quebec judge's report into the wrongful arrest of a Black man earlier this year concludes he was not the victim of racial profiling and that prosecutors and police officers acted reasonab...
Sep 03, 2021
Trudeau says he expects end soon to blood donation ban for gay, bisexual men
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau says he expects Canadian Blood Services to soon overturn a discriminatory policy that prevents many gay and bisexual men from donating blood. The Libe...
Sep 03, 2021
Canadian teen Danielle Dorris wins Paralympic gold and sets world record
The tears flowed well before "O Canada" played Friday. Danielle Dorris captured a gold medal in the 50-metre butterfly at the Tokyo Paralympics in spectacular fashion, breaking the world record twice....
Sep 03, 2021
Toronto FC midfielder Ralph Priso undergoes right ankle surgery
Toronto FC midfielder Ralph Priso has undergone surgery for a season-ending ankle injury. The MLS club said the operation took place Thursday at Toronto Western Hospital. Priso was injured Aug. 14 in ...
Sep 03, 2021
Manitoba honours day for truth and reconciliation; schools and some services closed
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government says it will recognize a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a day of observance to encourage reflection and meaningful discussions about the impacts of res...
Sep 03, 2021
Promise tracker: What the parties are pitching on the campaign trail
OTTAWA - A running list of specific promises announced by the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, Greens and People's party since the official start of the federal election campaign on Aug. 15. Liberals Sep...
Sep 03, 2021
Amber Alert: Quebec police continue search for missing father, three-year-old boy
MONTREAL - Provincial police are continuing a ground search today on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River northeast of Quebec City after issuing an Amber Alert for a missing boy on Tuesday. The p...
Sep 03, 2021
World Rugby announces abbreviated 2021 Sevens Series schedule
Vancouver and Edmonton stops later this month on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series will feature both men's and women's play, World Rugby announced Friday. Previously the two Canadian events had only ...
Sep 03, 2021
Try-outs for Lethbridge Lightning hockey team start Sept. 14
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Lightning hockey is set to make its return next month.The senior AA team's season opener is set for October 16 at Nicholas Sheran Arena. To prepare for the year, the team w...
Sep 03, 2021