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Dozens gather at cafe to rally against health orders in Alberta
MIRROR, Alta. - An anti-lockdown protest went ahead outside a caf in central Alberta on Saturday, despite pouring rain and a pre-emptive court injunction. Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Whi...
May 08, 2021
Nova Scotia's top doctor sparks meme with caution on non-essential shopping
HALIFAX, United Kingdom - Nova Scotia's top doctor has launched a social media meme with his comments imploring residents to cease shopping for non-essential items, including Birkenstock sandals offer...
May 08, 2021
Obama dog Bo, once a White House celebrity, dies from cancer
WASHINGTON - Former President Barack Obama's dog Bo died Saturday after a battle with cancer, the Obamas said on social media. News of Bo's passing was shared by Obama and his wife Michelle on Instagr...
May 08, 2021
Tam warns that full vaccination does not equal full protection from COVID-19
Canada's chief public health officer is reminding Canadians that even those who are fully vaccinated are not completely immune to COVID-19. Speaking today at a virtual townhall for Yukoners, Dr. There...
May 08, 2021
Teenager Caden Clark stars as the New York Red Bulls defeat Toronto FC
HARRISON, N.J. - Teenager Caden Clark helped set up one goal and scored the other Saturday as the New York Red Bulls blanked Toronto FC 2-0 in MLS play. Toronto (0-2-1) has now won just one of its fir...
May 08, 2021
Wildfire in Parkland County no longer causing imminent danger
A wildfire in Parkland County is no longer causing imminent danger to life and property.As of 11:13 a.m. Saturday morning, Alberta Emergency Alert says the Evacuation Order issued early Friday morning...
May 08, 2021
Canada's Einarson eliminated at curling worlds after 8-3 loss to Sweden's Hasselborg
CALGARY - Canada's Kerri Einarson was eliminated at the world women's curling championship Saturday after dropping an 8-3 decision to Sweden's Anna Hasselborg. Sweden did not let Canada generate much ...
May 08, 2021
Canadian featherweight Felicia Spencer gets new opponent for May 22 UFC card
Canadian featherweight Felicia (FeeNom) Spencer has a new opponent on a UFC Fight Night card later this month in Las Vegas. Spencer (8-2-0) will now face Brazilian Norma (The Immortal) Dumont (5-1-0) ...
May 08, 2021
Bomb kills at least 25 people near school in Afghan capital
KABUL - A bomb exploded near a school in a majority Shiite district of west Kabul on Saturday, killing at least 25 people, many them young students, Afghan government spokesmen said. The Taliban conde...
May 08, 2021
'Why we survive': B.C. boundary towns struggle without Albertans during pandemic
Jennifer Coffman didn't expect to get hit with a double whammy at her restaurant in the tiny community of Field just west of the Alberta-British Columbia boundary this year. Coffman has been running t...
May 08, 2021