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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, May 21, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 21, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 487,993 new vaccinations administered for a total of 20,328,98...
May 21, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, May 21, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 21, 2021. There are 1,352,121 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,352,121 confirmed cases (57,970 active, ...
May 21, 2021

Sarah Kemp takes LPGA Tour lead at firm and fast Kingsmill
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) - Sarah Kemp shot a 4-under 67 on Friday at firm and fast Kingsmill Resort to take a one-stroke lead into the weekend in the LPGA Tour's Pure Silk Championship. "This golf cours...
May 21, 2021

Fire ban in Birch Hills County, advisory issued in Peace River Forest Area
A fire ban is now in place in Birch Hills County.The County says the ban is being put in place because of what it describes as the extreme fire hazard.No new burning is allowed and any fires burning n...
May 21, 2021

Red Earth Creek woman charged with murder after death of Gift Lake man
High Prairie RCMP say a 38-year-old woman has been charged with second degree murder after the death of a 48-year-old man at the Gift Lake Metis Settlement.Tara Rita Auger of Red Earth Creek is due in...
May 21, 2021

Drugs, firearms, cash and vehicle seized in Spirit River RCMP bust
The Spirit River RCMP have charged an Edmonton man with firearms and drug trafficking-related offences following a search of a vehicle in Saddle Hills County and a motel room in Rycroft.On Tuesday off...
May 21, 2021

Biden, South Korea's Moon 'deeply concerned' about NKorea
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Friday said he and South Korean President Moon Jae-in remain "deeply concerned" about situation with North Korea, and announced he will deploy a new special en...
May 21, 2021

Grande Prairie records 32 COVID-19 recoveries, seven new cases
The City of Grande Prairie added seven new cases of COVID-19 and 32 recoveries for Thursday, May 20, bringing the active case total in the city down by 25 to 219.Five new cases and nine recoveries wer...
May 21, 2021

Conservative MP Kevin Waugh crossing fingers as sports betting bill heads to Senate
Kevin Waugh has pushed legalized single-game sports betting to the brink of reality in Canada, but he's realistic about the chances of success for Bill C-218. "Am I confident? I'd say 50-50," the Sask...
May 21, 2021

Kivlenieks earns shutout as host Latvia shocks Canada 2-0 at world championship
RIGA, Latvia - Matiss Kivlenieks made 38 saves and host Latvia stunned Canada 2-0 Friday on the opening day of the world men's hockey championship.Canada came into the game with 11 wins and a tie all-...
May 21, 2021