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Dr. Hinshaw asks Albertans to get a mask this weekend as numbers drop slightly
Active cases of COVID-19 in Alberta have decreased from 1,146 to 1,107 since Wednesday.The province counted 56 new cases today, bringing the provincial total to 11,296. A total of 9,984 Albertans have...
Aug 06, 2020

Confident Chiarot helping Habs shut down high-flying Penguins offence
TORONTO - Ben Chiarot says when his confidence goes up, the game slows down. It must be moving at a snail's pace right now for the Montreal Canadiens defenceman. Chiarot played an instrumental role in...
Aug 06, 2020

Canadian international Jonathan David reportedly on the move to France's Lille
Canadian striker Jonathan David is close to finalizing a deal to join France's Lille, according to L'Equipe. The French sports newspaper reported Thursday an agreement with Belgium's KAA Gen...
Aug 06, 2020

Oilers increase capacity for online 50/50 raffle ahead of Game 4 against Blackhawks
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation says its server provider has increased capacity for its online 50/50 raffle for Friday's hockey game. On Wednesday, the draw "shattered an all-...
Aug 06, 2020

Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey named NBA 2K League player of the month
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey has been named the NBA 2K League's player of the month for July. Hailey, the esports league's leading scorer, also won the awa...
Aug 06, 2020

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for August 6
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on COVID-19 in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. You can watch th...
Aug 06, 2020

Man with HIV still guilty of aggravated sex assault despite condom use
TORONTO - An HIV-positive man who had protected intercourse with three women without telling them about his health status has had his aggravated sexual assault conviction upheld. In dismissing his app...
Aug 06, 2020

Oilers increase capacity for online 50/50 raffle ahead of Game 4 against Blackhawks
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation says its server provider has increased capacity for its online 50/50 raffle for Friday's hockey game. On Wednesday, the draw "shattered an all-...
Aug 06, 2020

Africa passes 1M confirmed virus cases; true number far more
JOHANNESBURG - Africa's confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed 1 million, but global health experts tell The Associated Press the true toll is likely several times higher. That reflects the gaping...
Aug 06, 2020

London Marathon to feature only elite runners, unique route
LONDON - The pandemic-delayed London Marathon will be staged on Oct. 4 using a different route than usual and with only elite runners participating. Rather than starting in Greenwich in east London, t...
Aug 06, 2020