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Walk of Hope for ovarian cancer research goes Sept. 12
The annual Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope goes this weekend, virtually.On Sept. 12, participants across Canada will walk in their communities in a bid to raise awareness about Ovarian Cancer.Accor...
Sep 10, 2021
August jobs report lands on campaign trail as labour market claws closer to recovery
OTTAWA - Federal party leaders are trying to paint the stark economic choice Canadians face at the ballot box as they try to woo votes with promises of fully healing the country's labour market. The h...
Sep 10, 2021
Woody's Triathlon takes over Michener area Sept. 11-12
The Woody's Triathlon returns to Red Deer this weekend.Events are happening September 11 in the Kids of Steel category, and then on Sept. 12 for older age groups.The oldest division will do a 750 metr...
Sep 10, 2021
Immunocompromised should receive 3rd COVID-19 mRNA vaccine: immunization panel
OTTAWA - A national advisory panel recommends people who are immunocompromised receive a third vaccine dose against COVID-19. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization released the advice today ...
Sep 10, 2021
Toronto FC looks to escape MLS basement with win over fellow struggler FC Cincinnati
The two worst teams in Major League Soccer square off Saturday when FC Cincinnati hosts Toronto FC. Third-year Cincinnati (3-10-8) is no stranger to the basement. It finished last in its first two yea...
Sep 10, 2021
Stampeders' QB Mitchell set to make his return from broken leg
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell is set to return from a broken leg. Mitchell is listed as the starter for Saturday's Labour Day rematch against the Elks in Edmonton. The two-time CFL m...
Sep 10, 2021
Spanish TV apologies for racist comment about Madrid player
MADRID (AP) - Spain's state television on Friday condemned a racist comment made by a guest sports commentator during the presentation of Real Madrid player Eduardo Camavinga. During Wednesday's prese...
Sep 10, 2021
Rookie linebacker Williams, B.C. Lions in comfort zone ahead of Redblacks rematch
VANCOUVER - It's been a solid start to the season for rookie B.C. Lions linebacker Jordan Williams. Just four games into the campaign, the 26-year-old has already registered 28 defensive tackles, an i...
Sep 10, 2021
Federal leaders back on the hustings after back-to-back debates
OTTAWA - Federal party leaders are back on the campaign trail after locking horns in two back-to-back leaders' debates, while Canadians started voting in advance polls. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh was ea...
Sep 10, 2021
U.S. Eagles look to catch Canada in second leg of Rugby World Cup qualifier
Canada coach Kingsley Jones expects a different U.S. Eagles side to show up Saturday from the one beaten 34-21 in the first leg of their Rugby World Cup qualifier last weekend in St. John's, N.L. So d...
Sep 10, 2021