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Hochul says she's ready to lead following Cuomo's exit
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday she was prepared to lead after Gov. Andrew Cuomo steps down. Hochul, who is set to take the reins of power in 13 days, gave her first ...
Aug 11, 2021

California to require COVID-19 vaccine or test for teachers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - California will become the first state in the nation to require all teachers and school staff to get vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. The statewide vaccine mandate f...
Aug 11, 2021

Canada's Rebecca Marino posts another upset to advance at National Bank Open
Rebecca Marino's surprising run at the National Bank Open continued Wednesday, with the Canadian defeating Paula Badosa of Spain 1-6, 7-5, 6-4. The 30-year-old Vancouver native struggled early, with B...
Aug 11, 2021

Raonic, Nadal withdraw from Western & Southern Open with injuries
CINCINNATI - Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic and Spanish star Rafael Nadal are the latest players to withdraw from the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament, set to get underway this weekend...
Aug 11, 2021

Saskatchewan man charged after landing helicopter at ice cream shop in small town
TISDALE, Sask. - Mounties say a man is in hot water for landing a helicopter to pick up a cool treat in a Saskatchewan town. RCMP say they received a complaint on July 31 that a helicopter had landed ...
Aug 11, 2021

August heat wave set to bake B.C., adding to wildfire concerns in southern regions
Heat warnings and special weather statements cover most of southern British Columbia as temperatures are forecast to soar through the weekend, magnifying anxiety about wildfire risk. Environment Canad...
Aug 11, 2021

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Admiral says he is returning as defence chief
OTTAWA - Admiral Art McDonald says he has decided to return to his position as commander of the Canadian Armed Forces after military investigators opted not to charge him following an investigation in...
Aug 11, 2021

U of L project receives boost from Canada Foundation for Innovation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A project out of the University of Lethbridge is one of 332 across the country receiving a funding shot.More than $77 million in funding will go to initiatives at 50 Canadian universi...
Aug 11, 2021

No injuries in bizarre South Lethbridge collision
LETHBRIDGE, AB - At around 2:00 pm Tuesday, Lethbridge Police pulled up to a collision on 13 Street and 9 Ave. South with the car suspended on a pole.Police says two vehicles collided, pushing the veh...
Aug 11, 2021

Chiefswood GM Landry says that Weyburn won't be running in $1-million Queen's Plate
There are few people who better understand and appreciate the prestige and significance of the $1-million Queen's Plate than Rob Landry. The general manager of Chiefswood Stables won Canada's most pre...
Aug 11, 2021