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Canada's COVID-19 case count surpasses one million
Canada has recorded more than a million cases of COVID-19 since the virus arrived in the country more than a year ago. The national tally inched past the bleak threshold on Saturday when British Colum...
Apr 3, 2021
1,100 new COVID-19 cases identified in Alberta
For the second day in a row, Alberta Health is reporting 1,100 new cases of COVID-19.The new cases come after 12,100 tests were completed on April 2, meaning the positivity rate for testing was nine p...
Apr 3, 2021
Homicide investigation underway after man killed in Joussard area shooting
An investigation into a homicide that occurred at the Joussard Sand Pits has been launched.High Prairie RCMP responded to the scene on April 3, 2021 at around 3:41 a.m. following reports of gunshots.U...
Apr 3, 2021
Sánchez homers again, Kluber debuts, Yanks beat Jays 5-3
NEW YORK - Gary Snchez joined Elston Howard in 1963 as the only Yankees catchers to homer in each of the first two games and Jay Bruce blooped a two-run single in the seventh for his first hit with hi...
Apr 3, 2021
Jordan prince was asked to stop destabilizing 'activities'
AMMAN, Jordan - The half-brother of Jordan's King Abdullah II was asked to "stop some movements and activities that are being used to target Jordan's security and stability," the country's top general...
Apr 3, 2021
North Vancouver residents to hold drive-thru vigil after stabbings at library
VANCOUVER - Residents of North Vancouver are planning a candlelight vigil tonight to honour a young woman who was fatally stabbed at a local library along with six others who were injured there.The dr...
Apr 3, 2021
Health Canada recalls masks containing graphene as it assesses risks to people
Health Canada has issued a recall on disposable masks containing a material made of tiny particles it says could pose a danger if inhaled. The agency is advising people not to wear masks with graphene...
Apr 3, 2021
Canada's Bianca Andreescu injured in loss to Ash Barty in Miami Open final
MIAMI - Bianca Andreescu says she's pushed herself through injury before to the point of making things worse. So as tough as the decision to retire in the final of the Miami Open was for Andreescu, sh...
Apr 3, 2021
Canadian striker Jonathan David scores in Lille win over Paris Saint-Germain
PARIS - Canadian striker Jonathan David scored as Lille defeated defending champion Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 Saturday to took over sole posession of first place in France's Ligue 1. PSG star Neymar was...
Apr 3, 2021
'Caring for others:' Mosque, synagogue advise Alberta church to follow COVID-19 rules
EDMONTON - Leaders with a mosque and a synagogue in Edmonton have a message for an area Christian church that has been routinely holding services that violate COVID-19 restrictions. While they sympath...
Apr 3, 2021